Tag Archives: Fun Friday

Fun Friday: Home Cinema

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Elaine (Littlesheep Learning)

A rainy day activity today (you’d never guess it is the start of the bank holiday weekend would you?). Have a home cinema day… I hear you thinking how can watching a DVD be educational? Well apart from the fact … Continue reading →

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Fun Friday: Den Building

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Elaine (Littlesheep Learning)

There are many ways to build a den and it doesn’t really matter if the weather is sunny or rainy. You can go to the woods and build a house of sticks… You can build a snuggly nest of blankets … Continue reading →

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Fun Friday: Kite Flying

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Elaine (Littlesheep Learning)

If you are feeling in double need of activities to do you can make your own kite too but we didn’t have time for that – thy boys wanted to go kite flying NOW! The kite pictured is a cheap … Continue reading →

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Fun Friday: Minibeast Hunt

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Elaine (Littlesheep Learning)

A firm favourite in our household is looking for minibeasts – whether we are out for a walk, digging in the garden or even taking advantage of opportunities to go pond dipping. So what do you need to go bug hunting? The … Continue reading →

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Fun Friday: Sports Day

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Elaine (Littlesheep Learning)

Before breaking up from school for the summer many schools (and youth organisations) held a sports day. There is no reason why you can’t have one at home and if you don’t have multiple children to organise races get your child … Continue reading →

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Holiday Posts

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Elaine (Littlesheep Learning)

Over the holidays I’m planning a set of themed posts which all include things to do and ideas to encourage your child’s learning – I hope they are helpful to you… The themes are: Messy Monday – messy play activities … Continue reading →