Recent Articles in Things to make & do

Pop-up maze in Trafalgar Square
Aug 1, 2010

For five days only – 2 to 6 August, 2010 – visitors to the capital are able to discover the wonders of the West End from within a gigantic hedged maze in London's Trafalgar Square.

Kids Week – extended to third week
Jul 27, 2010

Kids Week – when under 16s go free to the best shows in London – has been extended to 28 August to 3 September.

Kids Week booking now open
Jul 14, 2010

Kids Week – 13 to 27 August – offers children aged five to 16 the opportunity to experience London Theatre for free when accompanied by a full paying adult. You can also purchase up to two extra children's tickets at half price.

Dr. Oetker football pitch cupcakes
Jul 9, 2010

If you and the children aren't tired of football, get them to help make these great football cupcakes with the help of Dr. Oetker ingredients. Alternatively use the cupcake mixture and design your own decoration.

Radishes for health
May 17, 2010

The humble rashish – so often overlooked as an ingredient – is even healthier than strawberries and broccoli accornding to recent research. Here are the facts and a recipe for a Citrus Chinese Leaf Salad that your children will love to make.

Urban gardening for kids
May 7, 2010

Whether you use a window box, a pot or a flower bed getting the children involved means that not only will they be entertained, but they will also have something they own and can be proud of, says Denise Van Outen in this video.

CBeebies' Tinga Tinga Tales
Mar 8, 2010

CBeebies' Tinga Tinga Tales are a huge success with with Alex Bell's family.

Top Ten Tips for Numeracy
Mar 3, 2010

Today is World Maths Day when children from all over the globe take part in a maths challenge. To motivate parents and carers to have a positive image of maths which they can pass on to children, www.zoobookoo.com have come up with their top ten tips for numeracy.

Free FA Tesco skills training during half-term
Jan 23, 2010

The award-winning FA Tesco Skills Programme has announced new dates for its FREE football skills coaching sessions which are taking place throughout 18 counties in England during the week commencing 15 February, 2010.

Fun festive facts
Dec 26, 2009

The experts at Science: [So what? So everything] by Planet Science have provided some fun facts related to Christmas.

Science behind Christmas
Dec 19, 2009

The team behind Science:[So what? So everything] have come up with some festive information that might help parents answer a few questions this Christmas,
 

Choosing houseplants for children
Oct 31, 2009

Houseplants are great projects for children to get involved in. Giving your children a plant to look after at home, writes Sarah Holland from The Flowers & Plants Association, is a little like having a pet - with less of the mess or commitment.