guides1 April 20257 min read
Fundamental Movement Skills, Explained
Fundamental movement skills explained for parents: the three families, why lists say 8 or 12, when each skill tends to appear, and one home game per skill.
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guides30 March 20258 min readEaster Gifts for Kids: 10 Ideas That Aren't Chocolate
Easter gifts for kids aged 3 to 8 that outlast the chocolate: ten ideas sorted by who is giving, from free to £34.99, and how the Easter date is set.
guides24 March 20258 min readMovement Breaks: What They Are and 15 Ideas That Work
What movement breaks are, how long they should last, and 15 ideas for ages 3 to 8, from 30 seconds to five minutes, for home or KS1. Little or no kit.
guides21 March 20258 min readGames to Play on a Train With Kids: 15 Ideas
Games to play on a train with kids aged 3 to 8: 15 screen-free ideas built around the table, the window and the stations, plus what to pack.
guides18 March 202510 min readWhat Are Gross Motor Skills? Examples and Milestones by Age
Gross motor skills explained: everyday examples, how they differ from fine motor skills, and the milestones England's guidance describes from birth to 8.
guides12 March 20257 min readHow to Clean a Yoga Mat, Including a Child's One
How to clean a yoga mat with a damp cloth and mild soap, how often to do it, and how to deal with sticky hands, spills and sick on a child's mat.
guides10 March 20255 min readCan You Do Yoga on Carpet? Yes, Here's How for Kids
Can you do yoga on carpet? Yes, and children can too. Why a mat slips or bunches, how to stop it, and when bare carpet or a rug is fine.
guides6 March 20258 min readHow to Build Confidence in a Child: 12 Everyday Ways
How to build confidence in a child aged 3 to 8: twelve everyday habits, what to say instead of 'clever', and when it's worth talking to someone.
guides5 March 20257 min readScavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids: 8 Ready Lists
Scavenger hunt ideas for kids aged 3 to 8: eight ready lists for autumn, the woods, the garden and a wet day indoors, with picture hunts for non-readers.
guides2 March 202514 min readPresents for Kids: 40 Ideas That Get Played With
Presents for kids aged 3 to 8, sorted by the play they start: 40 ideas with an age and price band on each, plus our guides by age and occasion.
guides25 February 20258 min readEid Gifts for Kids: 12 Screen-Free Ideas by Age
Eid gifts for kids aged 3 to 8 that outlast the day: twelve screen-free ideas by age and budget, Eid gift box ideas, and what to pair with Eidi.
guides22 February 20258 min readGames to Play on Holiday: 20 for Rooms and Airports
Games to play on holiday for the bits nobody plans: early mornings, hot afternoons, evenings in one room and the wait at the gate. 20 ideas, ages 3 to 8.