Kids Club

Kids Club: Learning history with Horrible Histories (by 8 year old child reporter Diego)

I am Diego and I am 8. I love the Kids Club at the London Mums Magazine. You will read many reviews from me and my first is about Horrible Histories which I love. Here is what I think of it.  My favourite clips which you can find on You Tube are here:     Horrible Histories Stupid Deaths clip There are lots of other free clips and episodes you can watch on You Tube. Our teacher in year 4…
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Disney On Ice: A child's perspective on Disney's 100 Years of Magic!

Here is my latest review of Disney On Ice, which celebrates 100 Years of Magic! The show is in London  at the  O2 Arena until the 4th January 2015 and then opens in the Spring with a special Frozen show.   It was a bit disappointing not to see Disney’s Frozen Princesses at this show but the great news is that Ana, Elsa and Olaf will star in a new special show from this March 2015 called…
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FREE KIDS' ACTIVITY SHEETS TO DOWNLOAD - Festive activities for children

School holidays  and long Christmas days are almost upon us, so I thought I come to the rescue with FREE activity sheets downloads from new films released in cinemas. Click on the images or links below to download the FREE ACTIVITIES.   Click on Get Santa‘s film poster to download the activity sheets or here.     Tinkerbell and her animal Friends Tinkerbell Bird feeder Tinkerbell…
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A song and a massage in Spanish

As a massage therapist I love ‘Story Massage‘ and as a language teacher I love ‘Story massage’. I understand and love the theory of it. But although I know the theory I have still been so surprised to see how my children have taken to the whole idea! When they are getting on each others’ nerves I can now sometimes say ‘why don’t you give each other a massage’ and not always, but…
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Christmas Decorations Ideas and Trends 2014

London Mums went on the hunt for Christmas Decorations Ideas and Trends for 2014. Here are our discoveries. Let us know if you agree and what your favourite trend is for this Christmas.   Home Decorations If you like the classic Red and Green look this year opt for vintage looking decorations as they seem to be on trend. Christmas vintage decorations by Tesco Christmas Tree decorations and…
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Film Review (a child reporter's perspective): Paddington

It’s me Chiara again! I am the child reporter for London Mums magazine. Here’s my new review about Paddington the movie, out on 28 November 2014, directed by Paul King and from the producer of Harry Potter (which I also loved!). I love to be a child reporter as I get to see a lot of movies for free! I hope you mums and kids enjoy reading what I have hand-written for you. I prefer handwriting…
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Film review (a child's perspective): Get Santa, a Christmas family comedy, plus FREE ACTIVITY SHEETS

Here is my first review as an official child’s reporter for London Mums Magazine. I have written several others that have been incorporated into film reviews but from today I am officially a guest blogger and a contributor to this fabulous magazine for mums and kids in London. Get Santa is a great British Christmas family comedy out on 5th December! Don’t miss it mums and kids!  In my review…
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Advent Calendar ideas: from home-made creations to pricey products

A few years ago I did not know what the big deal was with the Advent Calendar until – guess what?! – my son started asking me for one because his friends came to school with little things every day. So I had to quickly catch up and did my own research. I clearly cracked it to the point where last Christmas I created my very own Advent Calendar and I am planning on being even more creative this…
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Activities

The Enchanted House presents The Parent-Child Relationship Spa

There’s a new kind of Spa in town, the first ever Parent-Child relationship Spa from the Enchanted House team at The London Art House Islington. Like all spas, it’s a wonderful pampering environment but uniquely designed to enhance parent- child bonding and brain development. Babies and children up to nine years of age are welcome. No actual Jacuzzis or saunas, but sensory rooms for parent-…
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Inspired by the British Wildlife Photography Awards?

Have your children spent any time exploring the local wildlife recently? This month saw the 2014 British Wildlife Photography Awards being announced and the images will really inspire your family to get outdoors and capture some snaps of local wildlife. Using photography to explore nature is the perfect blend of encouraging creativity in your child whilst teaching them about wildlife – not to…
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