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We've added to our range of very popular flashcard videos introducing "colour" to little ones with a new video starring the colour brown!
The Color Brown Video

There is still just time to print and colour one of these 3 pretty new Mother's Day colouring cards - sure to be well received!
Mother's Day cards to colour

And of course we have the same 3 new designs available as Mother's Day colouring pages too (this one needs to be seen up close - it's really cute!)
Mother's Day colouring pages

Younger children will enjoy colouring, then folding, these cute origami dogs - one of which even has a "Happy Birthday message"!
Origami dog printable

Easter gift envelopes

We've added a few more craft ideas for Easter
Easter crafts

and we have lots of new printable Easter cards this year..
Easter cards to print

We've also been updating our "Japan for Kids" pages (ready for Children's Day on 5th May).

Japanese otedama
These fabric beanbags used to be sewn by grandmothers from silk kimono scraps, and are used for juggling games and skill games similar to jacks and knucklebones. An easy sewing project which makes a lovely game or gift idea. We also have some Otedama games

We discovered Daruma dolls, which are designed to help when you are hoping for a wish to come true. They are a perfect way to think about goal setting and perhaps even set your own goals or make your own wishes, with the help of our little printable booklets!
Daruma Dolls

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Wonderful printable paper toys here (scroll down to the icon on the right hand side which says "paper toys")
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jacquedavis/

Latest Articles...

TV Diners: New research shows that half of UK families spend mealtimes on the couch in front of the TV.
TV diners

At what age should children be allowed to cycle unsupervised? How do we keep them safe? Includes details of Streetwise's safety bus roadshow this summer (UK)
Cycling safety tips for parents

Win a sample copy of Kerwhizz magazine - just play the online quiz and register your details!
Win a sample Kerwhizz magazine

BiC®Kids has launched a nationwide competition to keep kids entertained over the summer holidays.
The BiC Picture

Children and swimming pools - Simple Safety Rules Mean Fun And Relaxation

Though most of us will tell our babysitters to call if they need anything, I do not know many people who really want their cell phones ringing three or four times a night while out at dinner, a movie, a party etc. By leaving the babysitter the information contained in this article, you will decrease your chances of having your night out interrupted by phone calls with questions about how to turn the DVD player on or what snacks are allowed before bed.
A Babysitter Checklist - Everything She Will Need To Know

Use it or lose it! If you don't use your brain for a long time, it might lose some of it sharpness - and this is what often occurs during the summer break. Find out how you can help your kids retain what they have learned in the previous year!
Stop Summer Brain Drain In Your Kids

Activity Village News

20th March 2009

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