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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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Lindsay's Web Picks

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...

Guy Fawkes colouring page
Gunpowder, Treason and Plot - The Story of Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night
Find out more about the history behind the annual celebration

Witch costumes
Halloween Costumes - Ideas For Making Your Own

Halloween Party Games
Fun games and activities to include at your Halloween party - or just get a small group of kids together and enjoy!

Origins of Halloween
Why do we celebrate Halloween? Where did trick or treating originate? All your Halloween questions answered!

Four Unique Treats To Give Out On Halloween
If you’d like some variety, something a little different, for your Halloween treating this year, consider these ideas:

Halloween Decorations That Won't Break The Bank
Try these ideas for affordable ways to turn your home into a haunted house at Halloween.

Trick or Treating - Keep Your Kids Safe
Halloween is a holiday loved by kids everywhere. It’s a fun time to dress up like silly or scary characters and go trick-or-treating in the neighborhood. Be sure your kids are safe while trick-or-treating with these quick tips..

Getting Great Pictures of the Kids this Halloween

Activity Village News

20th March 2009

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