Cerys Parker

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Preschool Pond Life Activity Pack

3 weeks ago | rainydaymum.co.uk | Cerys Parker

Are you looking for some simple, printable activities to enjoy with your little ones while learning about ponds and frogs? This FREE Pond Life Activity Pack is perfect for spring or summer – whether you’re heading out pond dipping, raising tadpoles, or just exploring nature together. With a mix of colouring, sorting, patterning, and early literacy activities, it’s a lovely way to encourage learning through play with a pond theme.
Fantastic Earth Day Books for Primary Age Kids

1 month ago | rainydaymum.co.uk | Cerys Parker

There are so many things worth talking about when it comes to our planet. Earth Day (April 22nd) is a great opportunity to share with our kids the importance of conversation and taking care of our planet. One of the best ways I’ve been able to do this is by using books to help teach my kids about difficult concepts that are hard for them to picture. These books are perfect for home educating or for some additional earth day fun at home! These are great for independent reading or to read together.
How to Raise Tadpoles

2 months ago | rainydaymum.co.uk | Cerys Parker

Are you teaching your kids about the frog lifecycle this spring? Do you know how easy it is to observe the life cycle in your very own home or classroom? This simple guide will give you everything you need to know on how to build an observational tank and raise tadpoles to observe the frog lifecycle at close hand. One of the best ways for children to understand how things happen is by experiencing it. This science and nature activity for spring has always been one of my favourites.
St Patrick's Day Sugar Cookie Recipe for Kids

2 months ago | rainydaymum.co.uk | Cerys Parker

St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time for some baking, and these Simple St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookies are just the treat to make with kids! Soft, buttery, and sprinkled with green sugar, these cookies are not only delicious but also quick and easy to prepare—no chilling required!With a fun green color and sweet crunch, these cookies are perfect for celebrating at home, sending to school, or sharing at a St. Patrick’s Day party.
St Patrick's Day Mocktail Recipe for Kids

2 months ago | rainydaymum.co.uk | Cerys Parker

St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to add a little magic to snack time! Whether you’re celebrating with a party or just want a fun treat at home, this St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Mocktail is a colourful, bubbly drink kids will love. Best of all, it’s super easy to make together—perfect for little hands.
Chinese Candied Fruit Recipe to Cook with Kids

Jan 22, 2025 | rainydaymum.co.uk | Cerys Parker

Are you looking for a recipe to try with your kids or for your kids to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Then you should try this Candied Fruits or Tanghulu recipe. It will need a little supervision because of the candy with younger kids but your tweens and teens will be able to make these themselves. So why not give making these Tanghulu treats with your kids for the Lunar New Year.
How Hobbies Boost Teen Resilience

Jan 8, 2025 | rainydaymum.co.uk | Cerys Parker

As a mum and a teacher if I had to say there was something more important than any other trait kids need to develop today it would be Resilience. Teenagers which is what both my kids are now and the age that I teach are faced with constant challenges from workloads within school, sports teams, friendships, social media and online activities the list is endless. To cope and thrive with these on top of all the changes they are undergoing resilience is one of the things that they need to develop.
Simple New Year's Eve Oreo Treats to Make with Kids

Dec 28, 2024 | rainydaymum.co.uk | Cerys Parker

We love Oreos in this house and these New Year’s Eve Oreo Balls are a fun way to create a little treat with your kids for your New Year’s Eve celebrations. They are delicious and easy to make ahead of time plus look great. So here you go our easy recipe to make with kids some New Year’s Eve Golden Oreo Balls. Whether you are hosting or heading to friends for New Year’s Eve with the kids these little treats are great to take along and enjoy as you could down to midnight.
Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies to Cook with Kids

Dec 4, 2024 | rainydaymum.co.uk | Cerys Parker

I’ve got another delicious recipe for you and your kids to make this Christmas. These Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies are great to cook together and then share when you sit down with some of your favourite Christmas books and movies. So here you go an easy recipe to make Homemade Peanut Butter Reindeer cookies with your kids.
How to Dry Orange Slices at Home for Christmas Decorations

Nov 30, 2024 | rainydaymum.co.uk | Cerys Parker

One of my favourite ways to decorate for Christmas is to add some dried orange slices to our home at Christmas. You can buy them in many of the home and craft stores but they are so easy to make yourself and they last and last I’m still using some on the stair garland that I dried about 5 years ago and have stored in an air tight box each year. If you want to make some too here’s my guide to making your own dried orange slices for Christmas decoration.