I have my lovely friend Emma joining us today with her lovely little boy Louie. Emma is a key worker so is still working through lock down for 3 days a week. During her time at home she is always doing such wonderful activities with Louie.

She sent me this wonderful activity that kept Louie busy this week. His very own Cardboard Village Small World. Emma joined us over Christmas and shared a lovely craft with us so I am delighted to have her back today.

I am sharing on our stories on Instagram lots of simply play ideas so make sure you're following us over there too.

Recently in our Learning and Exploring Through Group a member shared a fabulous experiment she had been busy doing at home. With us currently in lockdown here in the UK I like to have a bank of activities in mind ready for the next day. I'm finding that going with the flow works best for us but as and when the children are getting a little wild an activity can bring back some calm and focus. 

I am sharing on our stories on Instagram lots of simply play ideas so make sure you're following us over there too.

The last few weeks have brought about lots of uncertainty and worry for many of us. With actions being taken that we possibly didn't think we would see many of us are feeling unnerved about the situation. 

We have no doubt spoke at lengths with our friends and family trying to make sense of it all, but have you stopped for a moment to think about how all this is affecting the children in our care?

Here in the UK it has now been announced that schools will close on Friday and we have no idea when they will re-open. 

School closures are in place for some already with more schools set to close very soon. I have put together a list of sites that you may find useful to keep the children busy and learning whilst at home.

With the recent outbreak and lots of uncertainty and worry I have put together a list of fun things to do indoors with your children. I have had the pleasure of speaking to many of you all over the world who are feeling isolated and afraid right now. With many in isolation it can be very difficult to keep the children busy and happy, spending so many more hours indoors that they would usually. I know not all countries are on complete lock down but a few are. I can't even begin to imagine how that must feel right now.

James very kindly brought me some beautiful flowers recently. I have enjoyed them in my kitchen for almost 2 weeks. They started to turn but before throwing them away I wanted to set up a sensory play activity for the children for when they returned home from school.