Pottery Painting is a quiet, relaxing way to pass an hour or two - for adults and children alike! Some Pottery Painting venues also offer children's parties. Here are a few of the pottery painting venues available across Berkshire. Top of the Pots, Warfield - Is a family run pottery painting studio based in Moss End Garden Centre. They also offer parties and painting evenings for adults. Visit their website to find out more. Pottery Pals, Wokingham - Are based at Holme Grange Craft Village and provide pottery painting for all ages. They also hold parties as well as offering…
Unfortunately, living in England, we do tend to get a lot of rainy days! But that doesn't mean you need to be stuck at home with nothing to do - there are still plenty of activities and things you can do with the children out and about in Berkshire. We have listed a few ideas below to help. Soft Play is a great way to help children burn off some energy. Check out the list of Soft Play Centres available in Berkshire here. Big on Bouncing, Slough Role Play Centres allow children to really explore their imaginations (whilst staying dry!).…
(AD Disclaimer: Berkshire Mummies have been gifted boat trips with businesses marked with a *). There is plenty to do on the water in Berkshire, on the River Thames, Kennet and Avon Canal and lakes around the county - from paddle boarding to boat hires, we have put together a list of the different activities you could try in Berkshire on the water. If you find this blog post useful don't forget to join the mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Instagram and Facebook, if you don’t already! Boat, Canoe, Kayak and Pedalo Hire *The Little Green Boat Company - Hire a…
Here Berkshire Mummies has listed some of the Soft Play Centres in Berkshire with air con, hopefully this blog post will be useful during the summer months. If you find this blog post helpful make sure you sign up to the mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Instagram and Facebook. Juniors Cafe and Soft Play, Maidenhead. This is a small soft play which is part of Ockwell's Cafe. There is a designated seating area for parents in the soft play area so you are never far away from your children. This soft play is next to Ockwell's Park and there is free parking. The…
(AD Disclaimer: Berkshire Mummies has perviously had gifted tickets from Wellington Country Park) Children of all ages seem to love dinosaurs and fortunately there are plenty of places around Berkshire where you can find them. Here we have listed some places where dino-fans can spot some of their favourite creatures. If you find this blog post useful make sure you sign up to the mailing list and follow Berkshire Mummies on Instagram and Facebook. Where to Find Dinosaurs and Mammoths in Berkshire Oaktree Garden Centre: See if you can find the dinosaur hidden amongst the plants on your next visit. And while you are there…
Nature is amazing and it gives us so many learning opportunities. What resources do I need for this activity? Pick some leaves of different shapes and sizes. Paper. PVA Glue. A Pen.A pair of scissors. How do I do this activity? Pick a collection of leaves - different shapes and sizes. Cut the leaves in half. Stick the leaves onto a pice of paper. Make sure they are well spaced out. Draw the missing half of the leaf (see picture). Look at the detail on the leaf and try to copy it on the other half of the leaf. Remember…
Play Dough Towers are great fun to build. They are great for experimenting and discovering how high and wide you can build a tower. What do I need to make a Play Dough Towers Play Dough - a couple of different colours.Tower Supports - squares of corrugated card or large buttons. How do I make Play Dough Towers? Make the Play Dough into balls. Then layer the Play Dough and Tower Supports to build towers. See how high you can build a tower. Can you make it in different colour combinations? Extension Activity Can your child build towers using a…
Painting is a great form of expression and can be calming and relaxing. Why not set up a watercolour challenge? This can be for just one child or everyone in the household. What do I need for a watercolour challenge? Some watercolour paints.A paint brush.A pot of water. Extension Activity Can your child use their water colour skills to paint some cards for their friends and family? How do I run a watercolour challenge? Set the watercolour challenge up on a table or where there is something flat to paint against. You could do a watercolour challenge in the house,…
Symmetry is all around us in nature, on buildings and in art. This brick symmetry activity not only exercises the brain but it also uses fine motor skills. What do I need for this activity? You will need some bricks of any size - Lego, Duplo or Mega Blocks or something similar would be great. Make sure you have two identical bricks available of each sort on offer for the activity to work. If you have a board you can use that otherwise a flat surface will work just as well. What do we need to do for this activity?…
Fruit Salad Pizza's are simple and super fun to make. They let your child / children get creative and they can enjoy a snack or a pudding too. What do I need to make a Fruit Salad Pizza? Round slices of watermelon. Fruit of your choice e.g. grapes, orange segments, raspberries, strawberries, kiwi (chop fruit so it is not a choke hazard and only use and serve fruit that is appropriate and not an allergen). A knife and chopping board (adult only). How do I make a Fruit Salad Pizza? Cut a watermelon in the centre so you get some…
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