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A Month of Screen-Free Prompts for Tweens: Fun Activities & Ideas

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It has been nearly a month since we were  challenged by The Institute of Inertia in partnership with Comparethemarket.com as part of my work with them, to reduce our screen time as a family.  So it is time to check in and be honest about how we have done and also set some resolutions going forward. 

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This Szechuan Beef recipe is a real crowd-pleaser and so simple to make. It is a great fakeaway for all the family.

Szechuan Beef Recipe – Cooking with Kids: Easy & Fun

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This Szechuan Beef recipe is a real crowd-pleaser.  We first had this at my sister in laws (she is an amazing cook), so we pinched the recipe off her and it is a great weekend fakeaway, which is much loved by my boys.   I am delighted to bring you this recipe in conjunction with Simply

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My Spring Resolutions: Reducing Screen Time for the Whole Family

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I have been challenged by The Institute of Inertia in partnership with Comparethemarket.com as part of my work with them, to share my Spring resolutions.  Did you know that Spring is the ideal time to set goals and resolutions?  Spring is the point of new beginnings, the clocks going forward bringing lighter nights, life is awakening and the days are

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It is so easy to make learning fun and delicious with this simple Jelly Bean Jumble math games. Encourage your children's math skills with this DIY maths game and they will not even know they are learning. Part of our learning with manipulatives series for kids

DIY Jelly Bean Maths Game for Kids – Fun Learning Activity

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Jellybean Jumble Maths Game is a fun counting and math game that is great to play as children without any idea they are learning as it is super fun. We love using jellybeans (so many colours to choose from), but you can use any snack or candy you like.

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Fun Phonics Game with Tsum Tsums A fun simple DIY phonics game with Disney Tsum Tsums. This homemade kids phonics games is simple to put together using what you have at home and you can adjust it to use your child's favorite small toys such as Shopkins, fungus amungus. This is a super way to learn whilst playing.

DIY Fun Phonics Game with Tsum Tsums – Creative Learning for Kids

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This fab fun phonics game with Tsum Tsums idea is brought to you by Sara-Jayne from Keep Up with the Jones family.  Sara-Jayne is a fellow mum to boys, she has three under six and is a Junior School Teacher.  This post is part of our learning with manipulatives series.

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Acts of Kindness for Siblings – Simple Ideas to Build Compassion

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Teaching kids to be kind doesn’t need to be complicated. A simple Kindness Jar activity helps siblings learn compassion, build stronger friendships, and turn little moments into lasting acts of kindness. Whether you have a toddler, preschooler, or older kids, this project is a fun way to encourage kind deeds at home. Why Use a

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