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Clean goop

Since the start of this term BB has been going to a science club after school once a week, which is run by Mad science. Last week he came running out, very excited, showing me the slime he made. He couldn’t wait to get home to show his sisters. Each week he also brings home …Continue reading

Mar

Spaghetti art

Children love messy play. Messy play is good for them, it teaches them about texture, exploration, imagination, fine/gross motor skills and art. But above all, it’s FUN! However, many mums out there I know are cringing at the thought of all the mess. It can be difficult enough keeping on top children’s mess, let alone …Continue reading

Feb

Mess

This week, it’s been all about ‘mess’ in our house. Last week I wrote about the rules we started here, so we have been continuing them. This means the children have been generally making less mess and are tidying up the mess they do make. I think our rules and pasta reward cups are definitely …Continue reading

Feb

Indoor snowman fun

It’s winter, my children really want snow, but sadly, all we get at them moment is rain, rain and more rain, so last week we made our own snow!! It was fantastic messy fun! It’s so simple to make, just mix cornflour and shaving foam. You do need quite a lot of both. I used …Continue reading

Feb