School is nearly
out for the summer, but there are still plenty of ways kids can learn away
from the classroom whilst the homework’s on hold!
After the final
school trip has taken place and the children take to enjoying their days
outside, as a parent you know how important it is that kids continue to learn
new things and explore new experiences.
That is why this
theme of this month is ‘School’s out for summer!’
We have compiled
some great content that will help the little ones to learn whilst having fun
during the holidays, so you can remain a cool Mum
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How to let your
kids play and learn:
1. Check out our
list of titles to stream on Netflix which will keep the children inspired
throughout the holiday. Titles for younger kids include Scholastic’s The Magic School Bus whilst Planet Earth, The Life of Mammals and The Secret Life of Birds are great options for the older
children and even adults.
For the little
ones:
  
For the older ones:
  
Or why not try these cool activites
Story Starter Craft
School’s out for the summer, but learning doesn’t have to be. I teamed up
with Netflix to help you engage your kids by keeping their creativity sharp
with these colorful, easy-to-make story starters.
Materials needed:
Mod Podge
Paintbrush
1 pack of 1 ¼” wooden craft blocks
1 ¼” square hole puncher (or scissors)
Computer printer
White cardstock
How to:
1. Go online to either of these free clip art web sites, www.clker.com or www.sweetclipart.com, and copy and paste at
least 48 of your child’s favorite clip art images into a Word document. (I’m
using eight blocks. Each block has six sides.) Size each of the images so
they are no larger than 1” high and 1” wide. Print pages of art images on white
card so they are no larger than 1” high and 1” wide. Print pages of art
images on white card stock.
2. Using your square hole puncher, punch out each of the clip art
images.
Roll your blocks like you would dice. Whatever images appear face up,
create and tell your story using all of the elements. Be creative as you can
and have fun! This is also a great road trip game.
Or why not try these
Strawberry-Yogurt
Swirl Popsicles
Ingredients
Two cups of
any type of berries can be used, whether that’s blueberries, blackberries, or
raspberries.
Yield: 6 to
8 Popsicles, depending on mold size
1 cup chopped watermelon
2 cups sliced
strawberries
3 tablespoons pomegranate
juice
3 tablespoons honey,
divided
1 cup no-fat or low-fat
Greek yogurt
Method
1. In the bowl of a food
processor, add watermelon, strawberries, pomegranate juice, and 1 tablespoon
honey. Process about 1 minute until mixture turns into a puree. Taste; add
just a bit more honey, if needed; a lot of this depends on the sweetness of
the watermelon and strawberries.
2. In a small bowl,
combine together yogurt and remaining 2 tablespoons honey.
3. Fill the popsicle
molds: First, pour the strawberry mixture in the bottom of each popsicle
mold. Spoon yogurt into it; again, top with strawberry mixture and then
yogurt. Use a wooden popsicle stick or a skewer to swirl the strawberry
mixture and yogurt together. Place in the freezer overnight.
4. To remove from
popsicle molds, hold under warm water until popsicle can be easily pulled
free of mold. Serve.
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