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…
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…
Children love buying things and seem to understand the concept of purchasing in exchange for money already at nursery school from 3+. But after they turn 6 they really start learning difficult numeracy and are handed real money to spend by their parents as weekly allowances for good behaviour. This is when understanding the value of money becomes essential. Little Banker Coin Matching Game by…
There are so many apps and games these days for children to learn about our World but the traditional games that don’t involve screen time are personally still my favourite and relaxing. One of my 8 year old son Diego’s favourite for this Summer Break is self-checking learning system Hot Dots® BrainBox® Let’s Learn! About Our World by Learning Resources. He has made this video…
TWENTY-ONE DNA inspired double helix sculptures have appeared across London as part of Cancer Research UK’s campaign to raise awareness and funds for the Francis Crick Institute, a world-leading centre of biomedical research and innovation due to open in 2016.
The sculptures have been designed by leading artists, designers and sculptors from across the world, including Ai WeiWei, Thierry Noir…
Over the years London Mums very own little scientist Diego has made lots of progress learning about science, including biology and physics by practical experiments which we have featured in the past. He will soon be 9 and his interest in science is now more developed and requires more advanced kits to satisfy his curiosity. The best for him at this stage is Nancy B’s Science Club Black Light…
Proposals are under way to transform London into a National Park City. This project is really exciting as is set to improve housing, green spaces and education, making London’s quality of life the best in the world.
There is no precedent for making a National Park City – London would be the first. For this vision to become reality, the campaign is asking for the support of as many people…
We all hope for the weather to be bright all summer-long but those inevitable rainy days are never far away, proving tricky when entertaining the kids. Well don’t fret, The Royal Institution’s L’Oréal Young Scientist Centre have just the thing to keep those little hands busy and give them hours of fun, making their very own pinhole camera!
Not only is the pinhole camera extremely fun…
School holidays can be challenging for parents trying to find fun indoor activities for kids which can be a bit educational as well. The Gears! Gears! Gears! Build & Bloom Flower Garden Construction Set by Learning Resources is great to develop children’s imagination as well as manual skills. It is suitable for children from 4+ and, as you can see in this video, my 8 year old son Diego…
Sunday 19th July 2015 will mark the return of London’s most exciting and completely free family event as Family Day returns to Chinatown for the second time!
The biggest celebrations outside of Chinese New Year, the celebrations will see a range of performances and activities for kids and make sure you come hungry as Chinatown’s famous restaurants will be offering special dishes and…