Author Archives: Julia Gorham
Pass the Parcel
by Julia Gorham An absolute must party game and best traditional game for your children to enjoy to music with a hidden present for the child who unwraps the last layer of wrapping!! You will need: A small gift … Continue reading
Singing with Your Toddler
By Julia Gorham Assist your toddler to learn new songs by adding motions to accompany your toddler’s favourite, simple songs. Use short, familiar melodies and keep it rhythmic to hold your child’s attention – making it easier for them learn! … Continue reading
Endless Bubble Fun!
By Julia Gorham Would you like to occupy your child with endless fun, blowing bubbles? You will need: A bowl or cup filed with dilute dishwashing liquid A straw A plastic mat or newspaper A plastic apron To do: … Continue reading
Kiwi fruit and grape turtles
By Julia Gorham Fruit art to make with your children encourages healthy eating habits and is a good way to introduce different fruits . When I introduced the kiwi fruit to the children, this was their first taste of the … Continue reading
How to instill values in your children
By Julia Gorham Respect, kindness, honesty, courage, perseverance, self-discipline, compassion, generosity and dependability are the key ingredients for instilling good values in your children. You need to spend time with your children and make the time that you have with … Continue reading
Tree Rubbings
By Julia Gorham Tree rubbings are a great way to explore the garden or a park with your child, allowing them to experience the patterns of different textures from trees. The Fields Montessori children loved this nature activity. You … Continue reading
The value of playing games with your children
Playing games with your children is always great fun, but the important reason is that it involves your child’s participation with family, building lasting and memorable relationships. All children are eager to participate in games which attract their attention; they … Continue reading
Parent, Teacher, Child Partnership
Whose Child Is This? “Whose child is this?” asked the teacher one day Seeing a child come up the school path way “Mine”, said the parent with an anxious smile “Whose child is this?”, the teacher asked herself one … Continue reading
Fresh Flower Crowns
What a great way to celebrate spring with your children with fresh spring flowers ! You will need: 1 A4 white cardboard – Crayons, or pastels Fresh spring flowers Stapler To do: Fold the A4 Cardboard and … Continue reading
Sewing card crafts
Threading is a great activity to strengthen your child’s fine motor skills! You will need: A picture printed on A4 cardboard Scissors Wool A punch Crayons, pencil crayons etc. To do: Print a template of your choice e.g. car, … Continue reading
