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Movie reviews

If you are ever unsure whether you should let your children watch the latest film at the cinema or on rental, then check out this website:

Kids-In-Mind: Movie Ratings That Actually Work

It includes amazingly detailed reviews of many films, rating them for sex and nudity, violence and gore and profanity. (Check out the Ratings FAQ for detailed explanations of how these are assessed.) This can then help you determine whether the film is suitable for your children to watch. A very useful resource.

Fairy * coloring page

On-line drawing lessons

We just came across these wonderful on-line drawing videos by the well-known author and artist, Jan Brett. They are very detailed and may provide great inspiration for an older child. My 9 year old especially loved the Dolphin video.

Jan Brett's videos

Beanbag Games And Activities - fun ideas!

We have compiled a collection of ideas for keeping the kids busy with beanbags - from make your own games to tests of skill and challenges. Brilliant for a bored afternoon!

Beanbag Games

Fuzzy penguin craft

This is more of a winter craft, I suppose, but they are so cute we are definitely going to have a go making some of these tomorrow!

Fuzzy Penguins

Fisher-Price recalls Sesame Street and Dora the Explorer toys

From The Telegraph this morning:

Toymaker Fisher-Price is recalling nearly a million products because of concerns their paint contains too much lead.

Sesame Street's Big Bird and Dora the Explorer
Mattel Inc, which owns Fisher-Price, said 83 types of toy were affected, including figurines of Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Dora the Explorer.
The recall relates to 967,000 Chinese-made toys which have been on sale in the US since May. Some of the products may also have found their way to Britain.

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