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International Museum Day
April 12, 2012 | 
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Every year, on May 18th The International Council of Museums invites us all to celebrate International Museums Day (IMD). The idea is to promote the importance of museums in the development of society. To be honest, I’d never heard of it, but that does not really surprise me. Sadly, since starting this blog I’ve come across many special days that are not promoted in the UK at all. So, if you celebrate any that you think we’d be interested in, do let me know. Read the rest of this entry »
World Space Week
Every year from 4th-10th October is World Space Week. Believe it or not, this is the largest space event on Earth – with 94 different countries taking part! Read the rest of this entry »
Trees are vital!
Not only are trees the lungs of the earth giving us the oxygen we breath, they can also give us pretty much everything we need to survive – shelter, food and fuel. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Language of Colour
I always think of colour at this time of year – gardens are crammed with it and what sunshine we get heightens the effect. So, it’s an ideal time to use your colour tablets as a starting point for activities. Read the rest of this entry »
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Alice Begins Her Adventure!
This year on July 4th Alice and her adventures will be 145 years old. A ripe old age for a little girl and she’s still as popular as she’s always been. Written by Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, the story focuses on the journey Alice goes on after falling down a rabbit hole. Read the rest of this entry »
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Making sense of senses
Not only do we learn as adults, but we’re learning all the time from the children in our care. We’re so busy that we sometimes forget to use all our senses – but this is something children do naturally. Read the rest of this entry »