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Winter Wonderland
Brrrrr.... it's getting cold!
In these cold winter days and evenings, what could be more cosy than snuggling up in the warmth with some good books and a fair few fun activities to do with your little ones!
During these colder months, we are here to indulge you and your families with ideas, so wrap up warm and welcome these wintery wonders!
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Bring the festive spirit to your home with our winter activity packs
Seasonal Fun & Activities
'Tis the season to be jolly, tra, la, la, la, la... Christmas comes to cheer us all during these dark, cold winter months. It is a time when families spend time together at home, we decorate trees in our homes, make delicious food, sip on hot, warming drinks and show appreciation for our friends and loved ones with the sharing of gifts. With more time on our hands than usual, it's a chance for us to spend quality time with each other.
Here, we bring you lots of suggestions on how to keep your children entertained over the festive period.
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Chat, Play, Read at Christmas
There’s lots of ways to keep your children entertained over the festive period. The best part is, these activities will help them learn new words and develop their communication skills too!
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Chat together at Christmas
Chat with your child to teach them new words this Christmas
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Play together at Christmas
Play with your child and support their early development
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Read Together at Christmas
Cosy up and share a story this Christmas
Top 50 books every child should read
Nothing beats the joy of getting lost in a good book. So this year, the National Literacy Trust is delighted to be partnering with Good Housekeeping to help young readers discover books that they will love.
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Good Housekeeping's guide: ten must-reads for under fives
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Good Housekeeping's guide: ten must-reads for 5 to 7-year-olds
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Good Housekeeping's guide: ten must-reads for 7 to 11-year-olds
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Good Housekeeping's guide: ten must-reads for 11 to 13-year-olds
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