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Brilliant resource for parents to help with playing at home from @PlayWales here - playfulchildhoods.wales/playing-at-hom…

Mine definitely would! 😆

There are some great schedules over on BBC Tiny Happy People to keep little ones entertained while staying at home - bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-peo…

One, two, two and a half, two and three quarters... (I was never brave enough to get to two and three quarters, what is going on here?!?) 😂

The Kidnoculars Extreme from @LearningHandsOn are ideal for encouraging children to engage with and learn about nature. Read our full review on this Homeschooling Hero, and buy, here - goodtoyguide.com/product/geosaf…

Happy Saturday. Why not make your own rainbows today? 🌈😍 facebook.com/groups/2040501…

Just in case you've had a tough day - this will put a smile on anyone's face 😍 facebook.com/15958478873606…

Find out how to make a toy car, alien and house with @PlanetJunko in today's Play at Home Fest video - the perfect half term project - youtube.com/watch?v=SX6VaN…

Lots of new toys joining the Guide this week from @CraftyRobot, @trendsuktoys, @geomag and @_Numberella. Welcome 🤗 For our expert reviews and to buy these Good Toys, head to goodtoyguide.com

The brilliant Marshall Julius is geeking out with @geomag in today's daily dose from our Play at Home Fest playlist... Enjoy - youtube.com/watch?v=lr8XNB…

Stop motion animation is the perfect way to entertain children over the half term break and give them something to focus on and feel proud of. Check out these top tips from @HUEHD on the Play at Home Fest YouTube playlist here youtube.com/watch?v=MD1xPm…

Now the big freeze is thawing, we've been finding new ways to practise mark making with chalks outside. If you have a rainy day, you could use chalk pens on the window to make writing more fun. For more playful learning ideas visit our Home Learning Hub - goodplayguide.com/home-learning-…

Finish off Tuesday with a good old dance with @SylvanianUK's Freya Chocolate over on our Play at Home Fest YouTube playlist - youtube.com/watch?v=p1kb2W…

"Half term is great for giving kids the opportunity to learn life skills. There’s less structure and pressure on time. So try giving them more choice about clothes they choose and encourage them to try and put them on independently" ~ Dr Amanda Gummer, Founder of Good Toy Guide

Rumour has it that the government may be cutting the summer holidays short this year to make up for lost time in education. How would you feel about this? fb.watch/3CKZjnsU00/

It's the first day of half term, so it's time for half an hour of fun with @taleshakers over on the Play at Home Fest YouTube playlist - youtube.com/watch?v=ecm-xh…

Here's a half term project for you - the @pawpatrol Dino Play World with @nickjruk. Find out how to make it over on our Play at Home Fest YouTube channel and you've got a new playset for the holidays. Win win. 🏜️ youtube.com/watch?v=G2vwSO…

Celebrate the start of half term with a good old dance with @diddidance on our Play at Home Fest playlist over on YouTube 💃 🕺 youtube.com/watch?v=4UNdzz…

How cute are these little Valentine's rocks? Why not make some with the kids today and post them through friends' doors on your daily exercise to brighten up someone's lockdown day? 😍❤️ redtedart.com/friendship-roc…