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4 weeks ago | 
madeformums.com | Helen Brown
Looking for extra entertainment? Discover our quiz for kids. From animals to fairy tales, we’ve roundedup 100+ fun and age-appropriate quiz questions for children aged 3–11 with answers included. Also discover riddles for kids and kids jokes. We've rolled a lot of dice, spun a lot of spinners and had a fair few slightly over-competitive moments in our quest to find the best board games for children of all ages, from pre-schooler to teen.
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1 month ago | 
madeformums.com | Helen Brown
We've taken a good, long look at dozens of slides and, with the help of our child testers and their parents, come up with our best picks to suit a range of ages, prices and slippy-slidey features… Best garden slides at a glance Best budget buy: Chad Valley Bug Toddler Slide, £20 Best toddler slide with wide slope: Chad Valley 4ft Kids Garden Slide, £25 Best slide for easy storage: PalPlay Red & Blue Plastic Folding First Slide, £27.99 Best slide for quality: Smoby Medium 5ft Garden Slide,...
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
madeformums.com | Helen Brown
Our no-sew costumes can be made using things you'll probably already have at home (or could quickly order online). We've even included ideas for re-purposing costumes you may already have – including pirate, witch and skeleton outfits, animal, fairy and ballerina costumes and princess dresses.
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Oct 25, 2024 | 
madeformums.com | Helen Brown
So, among the little reindeer socks, the chocolate coins and the regulation satsuma at the bottom, it’s wise to stash your child's stocking with some well-chosen, pocket-sized toys that'll keep them happy and busy while you stagger out of bed and find your festive sparkle. We've scouted the shelves for great stocking filler toys for toddlers to preteens – in a range of prices – looking for the ones that really stand out for play potential and value for money.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
madeformums.com | Helen Brown
They're all simple to play or make, and use bits and bobs that you probably already have around the house or that are easily picked up online or at a high-street craft store. Looking for face paint ideas? Discover our step-by-step guide on How to face paint a witch for Halloween.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
madeformums.com | Helen Brown
They've also probably grown a fair bit in the past few months, and rapidly refined their balance and coordination skills, so pedal bikes and more 'grown-up' scooters are a great buy – as are toys that require running around exercising those improved motor skills outside. Related: MadeForMums Toy Awards 2024: Winners revealed!Your child is also ready for toys that take a little time and patience to build, nurture or collect – from craft projects to more complicated construction toys.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
madeformums.com | Helen Brown
Related: MadeForMums Toy Awards 2024: Winners revealed!So, whether your 5 year old is creative, or an enthusiastic problem solver, they may require toys with some focus, or a way to include imaginative play. Your child can also use their fingers much more flexibly to control crafting tools and tackle more complicated construction or technology toys. Of course, anything that's fun, loud or messy, and that makes them giggle is a surefire hit.
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Oct 1, 2024 | 
madeformums.com | Helen Brown
Related: MadeForMums Toy Awards 2024: Winners revealed!Toys that pop up, have things to empty and fill, or pile up and push over, are great choices. Look for ones with clear, bright colours and shapes that your child can start to identify. Moving toys that can be pushed or pulled along are always a hit, but remember they'll need to be sturdy to cope with enthusiastic handling.
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
madeformums.com | Helen Brown
What exactly is the Reception baseline assessment? The RBA is a 20-minute, activity-based, 1-to-1 assessment that has been designed to get a snapshot of your child's early literacy, mathematics, language and communication skills. Every Reception-class child in England will take the RBA within the 1st 6 weeks of starting school. What if my child's at primary school in Scotland? In P1, your child will take 2 online : one in numeracy and one in literacy.
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Jul 17, 2024 | 
madeformums.com | Helen Brown
Related: MadeForMums Toy Awards 2024: Winners revealed!Their gross motor skills are now developed enough to bring more grace, purpose and fluidity to physical movements and sport. With their longer attention span, your 9 year old will now enjoy more complex or more strategic games, and will have fun with construction toys and problem-solving puzzles that take a fair bit of time and patience to complete.
