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Rainforest Maths - lots of maths fun for kids
2007-06-29 00:05:00
I've just stumbled across this excellent website, which presents 7 years of primary maths activities in a bright and cheerful format which kids will love to come back to again and again. Great for reinforcing skills and revision, there are hundreds of activities which they can choose and explanation as well as exercises. Well worth checking out and bookmarking.RAINFOREST maths by Jenny Eather
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Fourth of July - new crafts
2007-06-24 19:45:00
Sarah and Jack have been terribly busy this week making some really original Fourth of July crafts for us all to enjoy - including a Statue of Liberty crown and torch (a wonderful transformation from some kitchen foil and a cardboard roll), an Uncle Sam hat, an Independence Day mobile and a sun visor for your Fourth of July picnic. You can also make a Fourth of July raft to float on the pond (or in your bath), some fireworks paintings, and a 3D fireworks display or mobile. Please take a look:Fourth of July crafts
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Fourth of July - new printables
2007-06-24 12:25:00
We have just added a range of Fourth of July printables to the site, including writing paper and frames (great for home and school projects, notebooking etc), invitations, flags in all sizes (make banners and other decorations) and scrapbook paper.Fourth of July printables
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Fourth of July - new jigsaws!
2007-06-20 12:13:00
Eight new downloadable jigsaw puzzles for Indendence Day have been added to the site today - remember you can play our jigsaws straight away or download them to your computer to play over and over again (or burn them to a CD-Rom to share with friends). Computer jigsaw puzzles are a great way for kids to get practice at mouse control, and they are fun to do too.Fourth of July jigsaw puzzles
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Canada Day - new jigsaws, stationery and printables!
2007-06-19 17:51:00
We have added 5 new downloadable jigsaw puzzles to Activity Village today, on a "Canadian" theme for Canada Day on 1st July. You will find a moose, a beaver, a Canada goose, a Canadian flag, and maple leaves. We hope you enjoy them:Canada Day Jigsaw PuzzlesWe have also added a collection of printables, including the Canadian flag and maple leaf (use for a banner, decorating the table, in crafts etc). And we have five super designs of writing paper/notebooking pages for all your projects.Canada Day Printables
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New Canada Day crafts added...
2007-06-19 01:21:00
If you are celebrating Canada Day please take a look at our new page of Canada Day crafts for kids, where we have some really original ideas - including a patriotic raft (make two and have races), a Canada Day sun visor, a maple leaf mobile, and some fireworks paintings.Canada Day crafts for kids
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New alphabet worksheets, flashcards and coloring pages..
2007-06-18 19:53:00
We have added dozens of new printable pages to Activity Village today, including a set of alphabet handwriting worksheets, matching flashcards and coloring pages. We have also added a new set of alphabet cards (Kids Alphabet ) and updated our page of suggested alphabet games and activities. If your children are learning their letters, please take a look! Alphabet Activities
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New coloring pages - use your imagination!
2007-06-18 07:51:00
Not your usual coloring pages, these fun printables encourage your kids to use their imagination and creativity, as well as their coloring pencils! We have a huge stack of these to add to the website, so keep checking back ...Imagination Coloring Pages
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Fun science films
2007-06-09 15:53:00
There are some fun science-based films on this website, very entertaining and all made by or with children. If you feel inspired to try to recreate some of the experiments at home, click on 'Experiments' on the menu at the left.Planet Scicast Films
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Three new competitions for UK visitors..
2007-06-07 10:04:00
We are pleased to announce three new competitions for UK visitors - we have 5 Thomas & Friends DVDs, 5 Harry and His Bucketful of Dinosaurs DVDs. and 5 "Over The Rainbow" CDs (produced in the latest "Challenge Anneka" which you might have seen on television last night) to give away. Easy to enter! Details of all three competitions here.
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Origami for Kids - lots of new projects added
2007-06-06 23:55:00
We've added lots of new origami models to the website over the last few days, including an origami shirt and blouse (perfect for cards, invitations, name tags and place names), an origami drinking cup, a collection of useful origami models for recycled newspaper and gift wrap, some origami owls, a wallet, a van, and even a golden snitch! If your children enjoy paper folding, please take a look!Origami for Kids
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Posters to print (The North Star)
2007-06-05 00:04:00
We have just found this set of beautiful posters for the classroom or home, based on the book "The North Star ", by Peter Reynolds. The inspiring themes and pretty illustrations are sure to appeal even if you have not come across the book.Posters to printIf you have not heard about The North Star, please take a moment to have a look at the website. You can read a (shortened) online version of this wonderful book, read about some inspirational people, make your own "consellation" of people and things which are most important to you, print stick puppets, send ecards, download clipart, and more.The North Star
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Animal Games and Puzzles
2007-06-03 23:06:00
This is a wonderful resource full of games, puzzles, activities and quizzes about the natural world (the majority are animals, but there are also some plants, geology and weather materials). Best of all, they are free. All the files are downloadable as PDF files.Free animal puzzles
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Scrapblog - on-line scrapbooking
2007-06-02 21:57:00
This is an excellent site, very easy to use, and is basically scrapbooking but without the mess (or the expense). You can select a theme or start from scratch, upload your photos, add frames, stickers, and other fun features. When finished you can publish it or invite family and friends to view it. It is very straightforward to use and would be ideal for a child to use to create vacation pages, or birthday memories, or even a school project.Scrapblog
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Singing Science
2007-06-02 16:00:00
This is a real blast from the past, but lots of fun too. We've enjoyed listening to some of these old songs which are a fun way of learning various science facts. Our favourite so far has been "The Water Cycle Song" as that is one thing we have been studying recently, but there are lots more to listen to on this site:Singing Science

Harry Potter - New Puzzles and Origami for kids!
2007-06-01 23:36:00
It is only a few more weeks until the new Harry Potter book hits the shops and the new Harry Potter film hits the cinemas. If you are getting excited why not head over to our Harry Potter pages, where you can find all sorts of crafts, printables, party ideas, puzzles (lots new) and even some new Harry Potter origami!Harry Potter at Activity Village
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Origami for Kids - for Father's Day!
2007-06-01 23:31:00
We have added some new projects to the origami for kids pages today - just in time for Fath er's Day! The kids can fold him a special tie, wallet (for real money, or perhaps for a packet of "coupons", business card holder, or other Dad-friendly models.Father's Day Origami for Kids
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Father's Day Coloring Pages - new "T-shirts" for Dad!
2007-05-28 18:50:00
We have added some new Father's Day coloring pages based on T-shirts - great for your kids to make their own cards. And we have a series of blank T-shirt printables too, and all sorts of ideas for using them this Father's Day.Father's Day coloring pagesFather's Day printables
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Gorgeous online dress-up dolls
2007-05-28 00:24:00
These beautiful online dress-up dolls - or rather doll, bunny and robot - are so gorgeous that mothers may spend more time enjoying them than children! We enjoyed designing Bunnyfur's room, too.http://www.jennybharris.com/funstuff/ funstuff.htm
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Moo Cow Fan Club - fun online magazine for children
2007-05-19 22:49:00
This site is well worth a browse with your kids. The past issues page (link below) offers interesting articles on all sorts of subjects for (older) kids - examples include Ancient Egypt, baby animals, sports, Aztecs, space, nature, etc. A good read!Moo Cow Fan Club past issues
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Summer Flower Coloring Pages - New Additions
2007-05-16 17:27:00
We have added a sunflower, poppy and hollyhocks to our summer flower coloring pages - perfect for all sorts of pretty projects with your girls.Summer flower coloring pages
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New Father's Day coloring pages
2007-05-16 17:22:00
We have added 6 new Fath er's Day pages to the website, and we think you'll like them!Father's Day coloring pages
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Sadako Sasaki - a sad but inspiring story..
2007-05-15 01:09:00
'I will write "peace" on your wings, and you will fly all over the world'. Sada ko Sasaki was a Japanese girl who lived in Hiroshima, in Japan. In August 1945, When she was two year's old, the atomic bomb was dropped about one mile away from her home. She and her family managed to escape, although her grandmother ran back to fetch something from their house and was never seen again.Sadako had a normal childhood and was a very good runner. Her class, which won the school's relay race, was very proud of her running skills. But it was during a running race that she first fell ill, when she was 11 year's old.Read Sadako's story, learn about the Children's Peace Monument, and fold your own origami crane.
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Japan For Kids
2007-05-15 01:02:00
Well, it's still not quite finished, but we have been having so much fun with our new "Japan for Kids " theme that we wanted to get it up on the blog anyway! Come and have a look at our new Japanese craft ideas, traditional Japanese origami for kids, Japanese printables, Japan-themed jigsaws, and lots more fun and educational activities to enjoy with your children.Japan for Kids

Make your own Sock Pharaoh
2007-05-14 00:25:00
This is a super craft to make your very own pharaoh from a sock (very similar to the famous sock monkey, but simple enough for children to make). Lovely clear instructions make this very easy to follow.Make a sock pharaohLook out for the new Ancient Egypt theme page coming to Activity Village soon.
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