PORTSMOUTH, FAREHAM & SURROUNDS HISTORIC DOCKYARDS P12 MAGAZINE & WEBSITE THE GO-TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD raring2go.co.uk SUMMER 2022 WHAT’S ON AND WHERE TO GO P6 FREE KIDS CLUB FUN AT PORT SOLENT ALL SUMMER LONG! Pages 8 - 9 COMMONWEALTH GAMES P14
Raring2go! Raring2go! 2 raring2go.co.uk 3 I am so looking forward to these Summer holidays! However, as much as I plan to be organised and stay calm, by week 4 I cannot even think straight! Fortunately, we have lots going on in Portsmouth and it is well worth getting out the house, not only for your kids, but for your own sanity! I would highly recommend buying the Ultimate Explorer ticket from Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (pg.12), which allows family entry into a variety of locations for a full year! They hold lots of exciting events, and with lovely places to eat, you can make a day of it. Also, Fort Nelson has an Assault course running so get the kids active and cheer them on! Portsmouth also has a fantastic new camp which revolves around the Junior Field Gun Sport (pg. 11). This easy to learn team sport will build stamina and is something new and exciting for children to try out this Summer. And finally a big thank you to Port Solent (pg.8) who will be running free kids clubs this Summer, which are loads of fun and always keep the kids entertained! So get your children to fill in their Summer Bucket List on pg. 25 and with your R2G mag, plot your plans for the holidays in your calendar and you can keep referring back to it. Staying organised is key (or so I keep telling myself)! Also keep checking the Raring2go/portsmouth website for the latest events in the area. Have a fab Summer! Shireen RARING2GO.CO.UK SUPERFAST AND PACKED WITHGREAT INFORMATION FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AT HOME OR ON THE ROAD... RARING2GO! AT YOUR FINGERTIPS THE GO TO GUIDE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD ABOUT RARING2GO! PORTSMOUTH, FAREHAM AND SURROUNDS We are a seasonal magazine, which is released 4 times a year, in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, just before the school holidays. Keep checking the Raring2go! Portsmouth website for the latest events and local ‘what’s on’ information, recipes, feature articles, clubs and classes and so much more. Also, follow us on our social media for the very latest events and family information. If you have a local business which you know families would love to hear more about, then email: portsmouth@raring2go.co.uk Editor’s Notes C O N T E N T S What’s On Near You 6 Port Solent Kids Club 8 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Explore the Seas this Summer 12 Bring on the Commonwealth Games 14 How Kids can learn Solo Play 24 Summer Bucket List 25 Competitions 26 Book Reviews 29 Follow us on Facebook Raring2go Portsmouth & Fareham Follow us on Instagram Raring2goportsmouth
Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 4 raring2go.co.uk 5 7. Don’t step on a Bee Day Without the tireless work of our native bees, more than 1 third of everything we eat would quite simply disappear from tables across the country. Bees are vital for the ecosystem of the planet and yet they are under threat like never before. 8. The Commonwealth Games This summer’s Commonwealth Games takes places in the city of Birmingham. This festival of sport is a treat for families and many events are open for free public viewing whilst others are ticket only. Take a look at our feature on the Games in this edition. 9. Love Parks Week Returns Learn all about what you can do in your community to look after our beautiful Parks 10. National Cheesecake Day Celebrate in style with Baking Mad’s Baked Cheesecake recipe. It’s a 5 Star recipe and take it from us, it tastes absolutely delicious. A great recipe for little ones to try! AUGUST 11.Shine Night Walk 2022 Supporting the work of Cancer Research UK. Various dates across the UK. 12. It’s time for Playday 2022 Playday is the national day for play, traditionally held on the first Wednesday in August. It is the biggest play sector event in the UK, and possibly Europe! As well as a complete celebration of a child’s right to play, Playday is a campaign that highlights the importance and benefits of play in children’s lives. 13. Afternoon Tea Week 2022 Celebrating that most British tradition of Afternoon Tea, and providing the perfect excuse to catch up with loved ones over a cup of tea and some expertly created treats. SEPTEMBER 14. Organic September A celebration of everything organic and the hard work and dedication that goes into growing and making, working with nature, not against it. This is a fascinating insight into the world of organic products. 15. Heritage Open Days back HOD’s is the largest festival in England of history and culture. See hidden places and try out new experiences – it’s all FREE. 1. www.storymuseum.org.uk 2. www.childrensartweek.org.uk 3. www.raring2go.co.uk/?s=picnic 4. www.plasticfreejuly.org/get-involved 5. www.beachcleans.org.uk/get-involved 6. www.nationalbbqweek.co.uk 7. www.beegood.co.uk/blogs/news 8. www.birmingham2022.com 09. www.keepbritaintidy.org 10. www.raring2go.co.uk/recipes 11. www.cancerresearchuk.org 12. www.playday.org.uk 13. www.afternoontea.co.uk 14. www.goorganicuk.com 15. www.heritageopendays.org.uk Quick links to all featured Summer events JUNE 1.Future Comic Creators The Story Museum’s exhibition called KA-BOOM! The Art of Creating Comics, open’s on May 30th 2022 and will run until Spring 2023. It will inspire children to become the next generation of comic creators. KA-BOOM! will take visitors on an interactive journey through the comic-making process in the hope that it will encourage the next generation of comic artists and writers to be inspired. 2. Children's Art Week brings free events around the UK CAW is an annual UK-wide programme that gives children & young people the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of art activities online, at home and in schools. There are many events, activities & workshops for children of all ages and the aim is to encourage everyone to get involved. #GetKidsCreating. All events and activities are free to take part in using simple materials that can be found around the home. CAW is run by Engage, the national Association for Gallery Education. JULY 3. National Picnic Month As July arrives, so does Picnic Time especially when school ends. So it’s time to get out and about for some picnic fun in the sun (hopefully!) If you’re looking for ideas on places to picnic or delicious suggestions for what to inclue in a picnic, we’ve got lots of ideas on our website. 4. Plastic Free July Whether you’re a first timer looking for a few single-use plastics to avoid, or someone well on their way to a plastic free life, there are heaps of great suggestions and ideas to inspire you at home, work, school, and community. 5.Clean Beaches Week A wonderful initiative to clean up our beautiful shores. To get involved visit here. The future of our beatuful coastlines can be seriously improved if we all dig deep and offer a helping hand. 6. National BBQ Week Sometimes known as ‘Dad’s burnt the sausages week’. National BBQ Week celebrates it’s 26th week in 2022. So stock up on bangers, burgers, briquet and whatever else takes your fancy, and spark up the BBQ! Summer is here bringing lots of fun family times, events, awareness days and laughs. Here’s our top pick of things to do and get involved in this Summer. Check the QUICK LINKS panel on the next page for links direct to where the action is this Summer...
Raring2go! 7 Whats on Near You Portsmouth International Kite Festival 30 - 31 July 2022 Southsea Common Once again the skies above Southsea Common will be full of kites of all shapes and sizes and is a free event organised by Portsmouth City Council and The Kite Society of Great Britain. Victorious Festival 26 Aug - 28 Aug 2022 Southsea Common Victorious Festival returns with a host of the biggest names in music, alongside great family entertainment over the Summer Bank Holiday. Raring2go! WHAT’S ON? 6 raring2go.co.uk Port Solent Kids Club 26 July - 30 August 2022 Kids club on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Port Solent. Gunwhalf Quays 12 June - 2 September 2022 An array of stunning floral displays and a relaxing summer lounge at Gunwharf Quays. National Trust Mottisfont, near Romsey 23 July – 4 September 2022 Little People, BIG DREAMS exhibition and trail for ages 3 to 7+, trail £2. National Trust Hinton Ampner, near Alresford 16 July to 4 September Kids can follow Sprout the Scarecrow around the grounds on the Hidden Hinton garden trail. Discover a secret path, design your own stained glass window, and find out why sheep poo is magic. Winchester City Mill Family Workshops Willow Weaving 15 August 10am - 12pm and 1.30 - 3.30pm Book at www.fieldfarmproject.com Call: 07979 321369 Ceramic Otter Sculpting 22 August, 11am-1pm Book at https://www.nationaltrust.org. uk/winchester-city-mill Call: 0344 249 1895 www.royalarmouries.org National Museum | Free Admission Summer Adventures At Fort Nelson Junior Assault Course* Weekends from 25 June | Daily 25 July – 4 September *Suitable for ages 5+ | £4.50 | Pay on the day 1066 FN Summer Adventures Raring 2 Go Advert (63x89m
Raring2go! 8 raring2go.co.uk Looking for something to do with the kids? Set sail for Port Solent every Tuesday and Thursday during the school holidays, for its free Kids Club! From magic shows and craft activities, to birds of prey shows and street dance workshops, there’s something to excite every little adventurer. There are so many reasons to visit Port Solent as a family. It’s a great place to eat out, with kid-friendly dining at restaurants including Harvester, Prezzo, Wildwood, Zizzi and more. There’s also an on-site play park to explore and have fun, as well as the marina where the kids can check out the impressive boats. Take the kids to the cinema, pass around a giant box of popcorn and let their imaginations run wild. Kids screenings are a great way to entertain kids for a few hours and best of all, grown-ups pay kids’ ticket prices. WHAT’S ON? Tuesday 26th July The Lovely Bubbly Bubble Show Discover the wonderful world of bubbles with The Lovely Bubbly Show! We know all how much children love bubbles and this is the show for them to be amazed as Bubblelogist performs some magical bubbles tricks. Shows take place at 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm. Thursday 28th July Silly Scott and the Creation Station Come along to Silly Scott’s comedy magic shows, packed with amazing magic and lots of laughter at 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm, then get crafty with the Creation Station from 11am - 4pm. Tuesday 2nd August School’s out for Summer Disco Party Celebrate the summer holiday with plenty of dancing, great music and party games at our Summer Disco Parties with Justin from Children’s Parties Portsmouth. Disco’s will take place at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Thursday 4th August Birds of Prey Show Be wowed by amazing birds of prey and find out all about the fantastic world of falconry at our brilliant Birds of Prey shows. See the amazing creatures in action at 12pm and 3pm. Tuesday 9th August Captain Crossbones Ahoy! Captain Crossbones the Potty Pirate, will be hosting a pirate’s voyage across the seas in his storytelling and magic show at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3pm. Thursday 11th August Samba Drumming Workshop It’s time to get musical! Learn the energetic and traditional rhythms from the Latin American culture in our Samba Drumming Workshops at 11am, 11:50am, 1:10pm, 2pm and 3pm. Tuesday 16th August Street Dance Workshop Get your mini dancer grooving and learn new dance skills and routines at our Street Dance Workshops at 11am, 11:50am, 1:10pm, 2pm and 3pm. Thursday 18th August Silly Scott and the Creation Station Silly Scott is back with more comedy magic shows. Lots of fun and laughter is guaranteed with his madcap humour and entertaining games. Come along at 11am, 12:30pm and 2pm, then make some arts and crafts with the Creation Station from 11am - 4pm. Tuesday 23rd August Matthew Garrett Entertains The super talented, Matthew Garrett will be entertaining us with a fantastic day of fun for all including Punch and Judy shows, magic and balloon modelling. Shows will take place at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3pm. Thursday 25th August Back to School Disco Enjoy the last week of the school holiday at our back-to-school disco party with fun and games galore from Justin at Children’s Parties Portsmouth. Disco sessions will take place at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Tuesday 30th August Professor Strange Join the crazy Professor Strange for his loud and lively interactive shows offering a colourful mix of magic, circus and illusion. Shows will take place at 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3pm. Kids Club events are FREE and run on a drop-in basis for children aged 3-12. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. LAUGH, MAKE FRIENDS AND ENJOY FREE SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN AT PORT SOLENT’S KIDS CLUB For more information visit WWW.PORTSOLENT.COM or connect with us on social media FREE PARKING KIDS CLUB
10 raring2go.co.uk JUNIOR FIELD GUN IS IN PORTSMOUTH A race where teams compete against each other and the clock, to complete a course by pushing, pulling, carrying or lifting the gun and limber (the action gear) which may be in phases (actions) and may include obstacles and mechanical aides (walls, chasms and rigging gear) but will include drills to partially disassemble the action gear within the rules and subject to the penalties of the competition. What is Junior Field Gun Sport? Give this fun, easy to learn sport a try! Join us for the 5 Day Junior Field Gun Camps that will be held during the following weeks: 25 - 29 July 1 - 5 August 8 - 12 August 15 - 19 August 22 - 26 August Time: 10am to 2pm Age: 8 to 11 year olds Where: Mountbatten Leisure Centre, Portsmouth Cost per week: £50 Email: josh.owens@fieldgunsport.com www.fieldgunsport.com Go to our website: Mini Athletics offers fun, athletics based classes for children from walking age to 7 years! We teach the basic skills of running, jumping and throwing. Classes encourage creative play, following instructions, sharing, and lots of encouragement and praise! Our classes are split by age group: Teeny - walkers to 2 years Didee - 2 to 3.5 years Little - 3.5 to 5 years Mini - 5 to 7 years What makes Mini Athletics so great? • A variety of lesson plans • Games include colour matching and imaginative play • Children become more competent in athletic movement and develop skills that can be used across all sports • Make friends • Increase confidence! Classes held in Cosham Park and Fareham Leisure Centre with a view to expanding into other areas in the near future Tel: 0758 490 5577 cscott@miniathletics.com www.miniathletics.com
Raring2go! Raring2go! 12 raring2go.co.uk 13 Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is set to be a hive of activity throughout the summer holidays, with an exciting schedule of events for the whole family to enjoy. Immerse yourself in the lives of Mary Rose’s Tudor crew members or visit the National Museum of the Royal Navy for themed activities. Explore historical ships and collections and discover the new exhibition on show that celebrates The Queen’s loyal service to the Royal Navy. FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO BOOK PLEASE VISIT And the best part? With an Ultimate Explorer ticket, you can visit now and keep coming back for the whole year. Ultimate Explorer prices start from £39 per adult and £29 per child – book online to save on your ticket! WWW.HISTORICDOCKYARD.CO.UK There are a variety of engaging children’s workshops taking place over the summer holidays, as well as fun and informative resources and events for families and interactive displays for all ages. Entry to all events is free with a valid ticket. Travel back in time to 16th century England at the Mary Rose – which is home to the world’s largest collection of Tudor artefacts – and see Henry VIII’s favourite warship. Conservation works to HMS Victory offer a once-ina-generation opportunity to see under the skin of a First-Rate ship in a uniquely exclusive way. Marvel at the sheer scale of HMS Warrior 1860, the largest and fastest of all Royal Navy ships that dominated Queen Victoria’s Black Battlefleet. Put your speed and agility to the test in our interactive, fun-packed Action Stations. Take on the Royal Marines Commando Experience or engage in an intense game of Laser Quest. Wrap up your day in style with a Harbour Tour or travel to our Gosport sites on the Waterbus. Walk the narrow confines of HMS Alliance at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum and visit the new permanent gallery at the Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower. Relive the challenging conditions aboard HMS M.33, the First World War’s only surviving ‘lucky ship’ from the Gallipoli Campaign.
Raring2go! 15 Raring2go! 14 . There is a lot to love about this Summer and one of the most anticipated events is the Commonwealth Games! A fantastic array of sports will be on offer to watch live in Birmingham or on the television, and the best part is that it gives us a chance to watch sports that we don’t know much about and which aren’t televised as often as the more well-known sports. This is great exposure for swimming, gymnastics, judo and so many more and will get our kids excited about giving a new sport a go! The Importance of Sports and Emotional Development in Children There are countless positive reasons why sports are important for children. The camaraderie and team spirit that is built from playing a sport is a vital part of a BRING ON THE COMMONWEALTH GAMES! Thursday, 28 July - Monday, 8 August 2022 child’s development. Even independent sports, such as singles tennis, wrestling, gymnastics, track and field and so on, offer children an opportunity to meet other kids who have the same interests as themselves and this helps towards building friendships. The competitiveness in sports is also an excellent way to learn how to deal with the emotions of winning and losing. Being able to mentally cope with the highs and lows of sports, is a good way to learn that things don’t always go to plan and to get up and try again. The elements of sportsmanship are respect, responsibility, fairness, honesty, integrity and good citizenship. These are attributes we are all trying to instil in our children and sports are a superb way of gaining these qualities. Research has been conducted around the world as to the benefits of leading an active lifestyle versus that of a sedentary one. Here are a few of the emotional and physical benefits to being active: Emotional Skills • Healthy self-esteem and body image • Social interaction • Sportsmanship • Leadership development • Increased concentration and focus • Decreases stress and depression Physical Benefits of Sports • Better body control • An early start in sports helps build cardiorespiratory fitness and health. • Increased strength in muscles and bones. • Increased stamina • Helps manage weight • Better sleep quality Sporting events are an opportunity for our sporting heros and teams to show what they are capable of and gives them an opportunity to put all their hard work to test against the best in the world. Underpinning all this remarkable physical achievement is the uniting factor of sport - the sportsmanship, friendship and the exposure to other cultures and countries that makes sporting events, such as the Commonwealth Games, a uniting and exciting experience.
Raring2go! 17 16 raring2go.co.uk We have an active educational outreach programme that highlights the impact of plastic pollution on our countryside and marine environment - this academic year alone we have visited over 100 schools! If you would like us to visit a local school, follow the ‘Get Involved’ link on our website. REDUCE. REUSE. REFILL. DO YOU WANT FINAL STRAW TO VISIT YOUR SCHOOL? We run regular public clean-up events throughout the year, you can sign up online through our website. Upcoming Beach Cleans Find out more and sign up here: www.finalstrawfoundation.org Girlguiding and UEFAWomen’s EURO 2022 announce a 1 year partnership to challenge gender stereotypes and help more girls and young women enjoy the beautiful game To mark this new partnership, Girlguiding has created a new badge for members to collect Girlguiding, the UK’s leading charity for girls and young women, and UEFAWomen’s EURO 2022 have teamed up to encourage more girls and young women to get involved in football. The partnership is being announced ahead of the thsi summers UEFAWomen’s EURO 2022 tournament. It is hoped the collaboration will excite and encourage girls and young women’s interest in football and reinforce the sport’s inclusivity. Girlguiding members will also have the chance to commemorate the tournament with a brand-new badge, whether they watch a match or take part in the co-created football activities. Through the partnership, more than 5,000 Girlguiding members are planning to attend EURO matches across England this summer. Tickets are still available for matches at most venues. Prices start at £10 for adults and £5 for under 16s: To launch the partnership, Girlguiding members from 21st North East Manchester Rainbows, Brownies and Guides and the Greater Manchester Rangers joined England’s Women’s footballers, Katie Zelem and Ella Toone for a fun training session at Manchester United’s Old Trafford Stadium, which will host the opening game of UEFAWomen’s EURO 2022 on 6 July. The girls had the opportunity to try out new football related activities cocreated by Girlguiding and UEFA, before trying their hand at being a sports journalist during a girlled press conference. England midfielder Katie Zelem said:“Getting to meet all the Girlguiding members was incredible. They picked up the activities so quickly and we all had an amazing time on the pitch talking about the game. As a former Rainbow, myself, it’s fantastic to be involved in such an important partnership” Teammate Ella Toone added:“I wish something similar had existed when I was younger, and I look forward to the tournament this summer knowing that Girlguiding members up and down the country will be cheering us on.” Recent research commissioned by CHILDWISE found almost one third (32%) of girls aged 7-17 would like more opportunities to play football and more than half of girls (52%) have never watched football in a stadium, compared to 33% of boys. The research also found 69% of girls would like to see women’s football celebrated more in the media and 71% of all children (boys and girls) think female footballers should be paid the same as male footballers1. Girlguiding Advocate Caitlyn, 22, added:“Football is such a great sport, to play and to watch. I’m so excited Girlguiding and UEFA Women’s EURO 2022 have teamed up to help more girls to get involved. The co-created activities are a great way to introduce girls to the game and get across the important message that football is for everyone, not just for boys.” Girlguiding and UEFA women’s EURO 2022 team up to get more girls and young women playing football 13 July 2022 Emsworth: 10am - 12pm 31 July 2022 Prinsted Beach: 10am - 12pm 27 August 2022 Hayling Island: 10am - 12pm Little LifeSavers. Creating a Nation of LifeSavers What could YOU do in an hour? Put the wash on? Answer emails? Save a life?
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Raring2go! Raring2go! 20 raring2go.co.uk 21 https://www.facebook.com/groups/raring2grow Raring2grow! HOME GARDENING IDEAS FOR FAMILIES ‘Gardening is the purest of human pleasures’ Francis Bacon www.raring2go.co.uk For more great tips click here to visit our Raring2grow! Facebook page Raring2Growing your own The last couple of years have seen many of us have a go at ‘growing your own’. There have been some really good results too, not only in terms of the delicious end product but also for the mental health benefits gardening gives us all. So if you haven’t tried it yet, here are a few idea to help you set up your very own ‘Raring2grow garden’… Where to plant out? Where you choose to ‘plant out’ is up to you, it can be as small as a pot, window box, grow bag or a plot in the garden, size doesn’t matter as long as it's a sunny spot. When is the best time to start planting? March, April and May are the best months in which to sew your seeds. Always read the back of the seed packet for planting information as it can differ. What are the easiest plants to grow? Hardy vegetables are a good choice. Tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, spring onions, runner beans, broad beans, peas & salad greens. Also, strawberries, courgettes and beetroot are all popular, there’s so much choice. What other plants to consider? For Spring, snowdrops, tulips, crocus, hyacinths and daffodils are just a few beautiful plants that will offer colour and variation to your garden with very little effort. How to involve the kids? Getting children involved in growing their own vegetables gives them a real sense of responsibility and helps them appreciate the value of eating home grown produce and eating healthy, so involve them from the off, planting seeds in their left over yoghurt pots is a great message about recycling. I’m sure we all have happy memories about seeing the cress seeds growing in junior school! Here's wishing you every success with your Spring planting! For more hints, tips and shared experiences visit our facebook page Raring2grow!
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Raring2go! Raring2go! 24 raring2go.co.uk 25 Here are seven tips on how you can help your child learn how to do playtime solo. 1. Get Them Started Children will pick up things, and play with them if they’re interested. But sometimes, they’ll immediately grow bored if their imagination runs dry. That’s why they need an endless well of inspiration to make solo playtime last longer. By spending the first few minutes helping your child do an activity (such as building a fort or starting a puzzle with them), they’ll stick with it for a while longer. 2. Have The Right Toys Having the right toys is essential. If the child gravitates to a few toys, then have those particular items available.You can even show them other toys that they didn’t know they had. 3. Don’t Answer Every Request Your child should be able to have plenty of things to play with on their own. However, if you stop, every once in a while, to answer your child’s every whim, then it stops them from playing alone. 4. No Distractions Television, loud music, or other siblings may cause distractions during solo play. Have your child settle down to play on their own by turning off the TV, opting for calming background music (or no music at all), and giving them space away from their siblings. That way, your child will be able to better focus on playing alone. 5. AdmireWhat They’re Doing At A Distance You may respond to one or two requests, but don’t interrupt your child’s playtime. Though, if your child says something like “Watch this!”or “Look what I’ve made!” you can tell them how you like what they’re doing or what they’ve made – just make those comments brief. 6. Talk About It Afterwards Once your child has done solo playtime for the day, sit down with them and talk about the experience. This gives your child the opportunity to tell you how they had spent their time playing alone, and the “adventures” that they had in doing so. 7. Make Time Scheduling can be hectic, when it comes to your child. So, be sure to structure your child’s day, so that they have time to play alone (at least ten minutes a day, when possible). Conclusion Children will need to learn this skill at some point. Playing alone helps them learn: • to focus, and stay focused on a task • to be independent by using creativity • to understand that their parents are some • times busy and can’t be there right away, • AND • to appreciate what they already have Be sure to keep these tips in mind, the next time you want your child to play by themselves for a while. Tips On How Kids Can Learn Solo Play 7The first five years of a child’s life should revolve around learning to socialize with other children. But now that they’re older, they’ll need to learn how to play alone. If this isn’t taught, the child will grow bored and restless.What should you do?
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THE Answers at the bottom of the page. No cheating. ENVIRONMENTAL & NATURE QUIZ TRUE OR FALSE 1 Bats are blind. 2 Wasting less food is a way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 3 Daddy longlegs are venomous but can’t bite people 4 You can recycle all of your old clothes. 5 Old corrugated boxes can be recycled. 6 Often, when birds y low, you can expect rain? 7 Glass can be recycled an in nite amount of times. 8 Earth’s continents are surrounded by ve major bodies of water. 9 Viewed from another planet, Earth would appear green in colour. ANSWERS: 1. False 2. True 3. False 4. True 5. True 6. True 7. True 8. False - it’s four 9. False - it would look blue True False True False True False True False True False True False True False True False True False Raring2go! BOOK REVIEWS New books for Summer fun! Bookseller, Tamsin from Kenilworth Books gives us a round up of some of the best books new out for children of all ages! My Friend the Octopus Lindsay Galvin England, 1893, and aquarium fever is at its height. Twelve-year-old Vinnie Fyfe works in the tea-shop at Brighton aquarium, and waits for her milliner mother to return from Paris. The arrival of a giant octopus changes her life for ever. Discovering a talent for art, Vinnie begins to draw the extraordinary beast. She soon realises she can communicate with the octopus through colour and – as a gripping mystery begins to unfold – discovers what true courage really means … New from the author of the best-selling and award winning, Darwin’s Dragons. The Unmorrow Curse Jasmine Richards It’s not every day that you find a famous weather woman bound by magic to a tree deep in the woods. Or discover that the weatherwoman is in fact Sunna, the Norse Goddess of the Sun, and one of the seven day guardians who keep time in order. But that’s just what happens to new friends Buzz and Mari—and it’s only the start of their adventure. Now, as humanity is forced into a lockdown called the Unmorrow Curse and is forced to repeat the same Saturday over and over again, Buzz and Mari must journey to collect the Runes of Valhalla and awaken the other day guardians, before vengeful god Loki can get to them first. The Marvellous Doctors for Magical Creatures Jodie Lancet-Grant (author), Lydia Corry (illustrator) No magical creature has a problem too big for Ava and her Dads to solve! Unicorns with tummy trouble. Dragons with broken wings. Sneezy centaurs and mermaids with measles. Everyone in town knows just who to see when they are feeling poorly: Ava Kenilworth Books, Talisman Square, Kenilworth CV8 1JB and her dads, the Marvellous Doctors for Magical Creatures. Well, Ava isn’t a doctor, not yet, but she’s learning the ropes and she’s brilliant at solving medical mysteries. Glitterbug the unicorn is not like all the other unicorns. They love dancing and planning parties, but she would much rather be frolicking in the mud. Glitterbug comes to the Marvellous Doctors with a terrible tummy ache, but after examining her, they are mystified as to what’s causing it. Can Ava help her dads find the answer? In this magical story about being true to yourself, Ava discovers there’s more than one way to be a unicorn! The Animal Lighthouse Anthony Burt and Ciara Flood Brought up by a wonderful group of animals on a hidden island somewhere deep in the Caribbean, Jim knows no other life or who his real parents are. He washed up on the island as a baby in a barrel of rum and treasure, and has been helping run its special lighthouse with the animals ever since. But now, trouble is brewing … Someone, or something, has stolen the lighthouse bulb filaments. If Jim, Oscar and the rest of the animals can’t get the lighthouse beams working again, the hidden island will no longer be a secret. And with a pirate ship on the horizon, danger is about to smash their tranquil island apart … Puddling! Emma Perry and Claire Alexander Puddling is a joyful story about children delighting in splish-splash-sploshing in puddles with their friends. Out in the most gorgeous, giftable hardback right now! Clouds gather, skies darken, rain drops, puddles appear… Let’s go puddling! Pull on your wellies and button up your coats for this playful, interactive story all about children delighting in the joy of splish-splash-sploshing in muddy puddles with their friends, and cherishing snuggles on the sofa afterwards. A joyful, active picture book full of the sounds and sights of rain and grey, yet overwhelms us with its warmth and sense of fun! 18 raring2go.co.uk
CROSSWORD: 1=LOVE 2=ANIMALS 3=NATURE 7 DOWN=SUN 4=PLANTS 5=EARTH 6=RECYCLE 7 ACROSS=SAVE CROSSWORD THE ENVIRONMENT Use these words to fill out the crossword clues in the grid below. Can you find all of the words in the grid below? • WASTE • RECYCLE • GLOBAL WARMING • TIDES • LITTER PICK • CLEAN UP • ECO • COMPOST • TREES • SUSTAIN WORDSEARCH ANIMALS SUN PLANTS EARTH LOVE NATURE SAVE RECYCLE 1 5 7 3 6 4 2 DOWN 1 We need to ________ and take care of the Earth. 2 ________ live together in a zoo. 3 Plants, trees and birds are part of ________ . 7 You should never look directly at the ________ . ACROSS 4 We have flowers, fruits, vegetables and other ________ in our garden. 5 We live on planet ________ . 6 Reduce, Reuse, ________ . 7 Together we can ________ the Earth. © The Reading Agency. Registered charity number 1085443 (England & Wales) Illustrations by Julian Beresford and © The Reading Agency 2022 Summer Reading Challenge 2022 Presented by The Reading Agency. Delivered in partnership with libraries. summerreadingchallenge.org.uk JOIN FREE AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!
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