Attractions

Disney On Ice Show Winter 2015 Preview

I have grown up with Disney so for me Disney is and will always be the number one entertainment not just for kids but also for adults who love magical stories. I haven’t missed a single Disney on Ice since its beginning and every year it surprises me. I won’t be missing Disney On Ice new show called Worlds of Enchantment particularly promising since the announcement of the…
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FREE EVENT FOR ITALIAN SPEAKING FAMILIES: PINOCCHIO ALL’OPERA 18 October 2015 Istituto Italiano di Cultura

Pinocchio all’Opera: un’opera per bambini della compositrice tedesca Gloria Bruni su libretto della scrittrice per l’infanzia Ursel Scheffler che, ricalcando la trama della celebre fiaba di Collodi, si propone di avvicinare i bambini all’ascolto della musica lirica in maniera giocosa. Si parte con una serie di composizioni di facile ascolto che introduce i personaggi in un clima…
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Attractions

West End Show review: KINKY BOOTS

If you are familiar with West End shows in London, you would agree that the performance standards are very high like in New York. When I heard that Broadway hit show Kinky Boots was going to open in London in 2015, I was very excited but at the same time I wasn’t sure what to expect from it. Sometimes going to see a musical without expectations is better. I truly enjoyed KINKY BOOTS…
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Activities

Wimbledon BookFest 2015 has a fab Children’s programme 2-11 October 2015

The ninth annual Wimbledon BookFest is back this autumn bringing the worlds of literature, the arts, popular culture and film to the Big Tent on Wimbledon Common with a diverse array of children’s events and workshops at the heart of the programme. 2-11 October 2015 Events for children include: Inspirational poet and performer Michael Rosen. Join Aardman Animations, creators of Shaun the…
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Attractions

West End Show review: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Finding yourself totally immersed and laughing out loud in a theatre play doesn’t happen every day, not even in the London West End. Well, for a seriously hilarious night out in London I recommend the latest production of Oscar Wilde’s much-loved classic play, The Importance Of Being Earnest, starring David Suchet (known for his role as Inspector Poirot) as Lady…
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Kids Club

An Italian Girl in London

Every age has a different perspective of life. I am a teenager, the most difficult age ever. My name is Alicia and I am Italian, from Bologna. I spent three weeks in London and I loved it! It is absolutely an amazing city, full of people coming from everywhere, parks, events and incredible buildings. I’ve never been in London before and I’m thankful to London Mums Editor Monica Costa…
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Play by the Book: Fun & easy Reading Comprehension Game to learn Literacy for 8-12 children

Let’s face it: no matter how much children love reading and writing, learning literature is quite tough for most kids these days and parents have little time or often no skills to help them improve their literacy skills at school. My theory is that screen time is guilty of making children more passive and less engaged when reading. But there’s a game by Learning Resources that will get…
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Pretend Play ideas with Little Chef & his New Sprouts Fresh Fruit Salad

The New Sprouts Fresh Fruit Salad box by Learning Resources (for Early Years 2+) has given our child reporter Diego lots of ideas for pretend play. Watch his funny video while he pretends to be a little chef. Pretend play is an essential pre-school activity for children. During this time, children pretend living in what is perceived by parents as a ‘fantasy world’ while they are…
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South West London

Free London: Visit Putney Artists

Wandsworth Artists’ Open House returns for the first two weekends of October. In Putney alone, 68 artists will show their work across 36 homes and studios. Visitors can take in an impressive diversity of art in 10 categories including paintings, drawings, photographs, prints, sculpture, jewellery and ceramics. Prices range from £20 up to £10,000, with most under £350. Entry is free. Putney…
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How to use real Science tools for little scientist experiments

Experiments are a great part of science that allow children of all ages to engage in fun and exciting hands on learning experiences that they will enjoy. Little scientist Diego shows in his videos how to use real science tools for simple experiments which are very effective to learn basic scientific concepts. In his videos he experiments with different things and observes what happens, which…
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