Lava Lamp Experiment
We're back with another summer camp science session today. If you missed the introduction I recommend you go back and read it as it includes some general tips for all our science sessions. This week we are going to do a fun experiment which
Our 2020 Reading Journey – Month 7
As I mentioned in my post from earlier this year, I decided that this year I would record all the books my 5 year old and I read together. I’ve been snapping a quick picture of all the books from each
Frozen Fruit Pops
We’ve had some quite mixed weather in Edinburgh over the last couple of weeks, including a few scorchers (well, be Scottish standards) so we made some tasty frozen fruit pops to cool everyone down. This recipe is suitable for: gluten free,
DIY Pipe Cleaner Bubble Wands
Following on from last week’s giant bubble science session, we made some small bubble wands too which are really fun and easy for kids to make themselves, and also make cute gifts. You could write out a bubble recipe to
#KidsBooksBingo 2020: Books with Tigers
This summer, I am hosting a reading challenge together with my lovely friend Amanda who runs the online children’s book store Books & Pieces. For the second year in a row, we are running a #KidsBooksBingo! Check out my previous post
Giant Bubble Wands & DIY Bubble Solution
In this week's science session we are going to be doing something a little different - we are going to make giant bubble wands! I've always wanted to try this, and after putting it off every summer this year we
Review: Pass the Bomb! The Big One [AD]
Today we have another game review to share with you, from the bundle of games we received from Gibsons a couple of weeks ago. This time we are reviewing Pass the Bomb! The Big One. Disclosure: We were sent a free
Easy Sweetcorn Nachos with Guacamole
For this week's summer camp cooking session we have another savoury dish that's popular in our house. And since there's no sharp knives or hot pans involved, until it goes in the oven at the end, it's a great recipe
Mini “Schultüte” Treat Cones
In Germany, we have a lovely tradition for starting school - kids get a large, cardboard cone called a "Schultüte", filled with school supplies, little gifts and treats. When my youngest started school last year, he wanted to share this
July Snapshots 2020
All of July were school summer holidays here in Edinburgh, but with our trip to Norway cancelled we spent the summer at home. It was an opportunity to enjoy our garden and local park a lot more, and as things
#KidsBooksBingo 2020: Books About Nature
This summer, I am hosting a reading challenge together with my lovely friend Amanda who runs the online children’s book store Books & Pieces. For the second year in a row, we are running a #KidsBooksBingo! Check out my previous post
Rising Water Experiment
Today is the fourth science session of our virtual summer camp. If you missed the introduction I recommend you go back and read it as it includes some general tips for all our science sessions. This week we are going to do