Despite the children being a little more interested in worksheets recently, I know they learn best through what they perceive to be fun: nature walks, playing on apps (on the rare occasion they are allowed screen time), magazines, story time... and playing. So after hearing about the Spielgaben I was quite excited. Then I found … Continue reading Review: Spielgaben
Tag: Science
Review: West Midlands Safari Park
First I have to say, I am always very conflicted about places such as zoos, aquariums and safari parks. Like, I understand that many can do great work with conservation projects and endangered species, or even rehabilitation efforts with rescue animals that have been hurt, kept illegally or abused to the point of not being … Continue reading Review: West Midlands Safari Park
Review: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (and Dippy the Dinosaur)
Knowing that Dippy the Dinosaur (the diplodocus skeleton normally resident in London's Natural History Museum) is on tour around the UK (currently at Birmingham), how much my children love dinosaurs and how easy Birmingham is by train I decided that this was a must this summer... so a day trip was planned with my little … Continue reading Review: Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (and Dippy the Dinosaur)
Techniquest
Techniquest Cardiff Bay, Cardiff. http://www.techniquest.org Before our children arrived, I have been to Techniquest several times as a child/young teen myself and with other children (friends and family). And I have to say, it’s consistent in capturing the audience. Child, and adult alike, are captivated by its play-based approach to science. Yet, for all of … Continue reading Techniquest