Parenting
Our experts are here to offer help and advice on parenting. When you have children there is no operations manual, no instruction booklet! All children are different so therefore, as being a parent or teacher, you need to adapt, sometimes very quickly to changes in behaviour. This section of Wallsend Online is here to help you.
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Bringing your family up in Wallsend. A Grandparent’s View …
Bringing children up in Wallsend has always been a family approach. Extended family have been involved in the childcare, babysitting and care of our children right through the generations. My own children are grown up now so I am taking the part of a Grandma who is...
Last day. You Have Survived
Well done, you have survived half term Just today to get through. If you want a quiet day to end the week you could try letting your child be a reporter for the...
Surviving half term. Day 4
I bet you have all played OXO. This one is OXO with a twist. You don’t need a pen and paper but can play it on a large scale using...
Last Day
Here is my last game to enjoy on your final day of half term. I hope you have had fun and tried some of the suggestions. Don’t forget to upload any photos or comments about this...
Surviving half term. Day 4
Nearly there. You’re doing well Some games to play if you are stuck in the house. Mine Sweep and Table...
Surviving half term. Day 3
It’s all in the Rhythm. Here’s a fun activity with an bit of maths in. You will need a skipping rope. Get your child to recite their times tables in time to skipping. You could make it a competition or set a reward for getting to a certain...
Surviving half term. Day 3
Halfway there… If you can get out to one of Wallsend’s parks or area where your children can play with friends. There are lots of games they can still play safely. Try sledging or try playing Social Distance...
Surviving Half term. Day 2
Do your children like a physical challenge? Have you tried Street Curling...
Surviving Half term. Day 2
Hopefully you survived yesterday without to much drama. Here is a game for today. The Floor is Lava.. I’m sure your children have played this before. Great for indoors and...
Surviving half-term
Do you remember any skipping games from when you were young? Skipping is still a popular game for some children. Have your children tried it? Can you teach them some songs you sang when skipping? I had a little Bubble car, number 48…. I call in my very best...