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PALOMA FAITH AND THE SKY KIDS CHOIR REIMAGINE ‘SILENT NIGHT’ FOR NEURODIVERGENT CHILDREN
12th December 2024
This Christmas, Sky Kids has partnered with award-winning singer-songwriter Paloma Faith and the Sky Kids Choir to release ‘Silent Night, Gentle Light’: a reimagination of the beloved Christmas carol which offers a new perspective on the sensory challenges faced by neurodivergent children...
Unlock Your Child's Potential: The Perfect Gift for a Brighter Future
4th December 2024
Give your children a special gift whether it’s the best Christmas present, Birthday present or just expression of love. All the best present ideas in one place. www.kidsfunclasses.online/presents It could be a gift of a brighter future that empowers the whole family to unlocking life, fulfilling...
Powerful posters designed by London children encourage TfL customers to give up their seat for those who need it more
4th December 2024
Powerful posters by young Londoners, encouraging people to give up their seats for those who need them more, are on display on the Transport for London (TfL) network from Tuesday 3 December to mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Priority seats are available and clearly marked...
Invest in Restful Sleep with the Simba Hybrid Mattress
2nd December 2024
Finding the perfect mattress or single mattress toppers is essential for ensuring your family’s comfort and well-being. The Simba Hybrid Mattress combines advanced technology with natural materials, offering the ideal balance of support and comfort. With hypoallergenic materials, it’s...
Advent: A Season of Reflection
29th November 2024
Advent begins four Sundays before Christmas. In Christianity, the weeks of Advent and the four Sundays are used to prepare for the coming Christmas and to remember and celebrate its meaning. Christian communities celebrate the themes of hope, peace, joy and love all across the world. Being a time...
Equality and Inclusion in Physical Education
27th November 2024
Primary Times speaks with Paralympian, guest speaker, and CEO of ParalympicsGB David Clarke OBE, PLY to discuss the importance of inclusivity and accessibility in children’s sport 1. Can you tell us a bit more about the Equal Play Campaign and its aims? The Equal Play campaign came...
Get ready for an unforgettable start to 2025 at London’s free New Year’s Day Parade!
26th November 2024
Join global sensation Peter Andre and over 8,000 performers in a thrilling celebration for all ages. Beginning at 12 noon at Piccadilly near Green Park Tube Station, this three-and-a-half-hour extravaganza winds through London’s iconic streets, passing Piccadilly Circus, Regent Street St James’s,...
Share your festive gingerbread man creations with us
25th November 2024
Perfect for a special holiday treat, this gingerbread man recipe lets parents and kids bake, decorate, and enjoy together! Make sure to always supervise children when baking in the kitchen. Hot ovens and sharp utensils can be dangerous, so ensure an adult is present to help with baking and decorating. Ingredients: 🍪 350g/12oz...
Motivation for Maths
24th November 2024
Primary Times explores some fun ways for families to make maths exciting and engaging for all ages. How to make MATHS more exciting? As a subject that focuses on calculations, shapes, and numbers, maths isn't necessarily something that every child naturally gravitates towards. Pupils don’t...
10 Christmas Crafts
20th November 2024
Primary Times looks at how you can get creative this Christmas and create lots of fun, festive family memories. The frosty winter weather is here! If you're wanting to stay cosy indoors while still having lots of festive fun, why not have a go at some seasonal arts and crafts? Get ready to channel...
Arctic and Antarctic art adventures with Axel Scheffler
16th November 2024
Perhaps best known for his successful partnership with celebrated author Julia Donaldson, the incredibly talented Axel Scheffler has illustrated a number of beloved children’s books including Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo. Perfect for the wintertime, Jonty Gentoo: The Adventures of a Penguin...
5 Budget-Friendly Ideas For Healthy Kids Lunch Boxes
4th November 2024
By Sam Milner When it comes to school packed lunches, it can be a real challenge. The school says you must have certain foods, your kids say they don’t like those foods, you want your kids eating healthily, but, at the same time, there is never enough hours in the day. Add to this a tight budget...
Children For Change: Inspiring Kids to Protect the Planet
4th October 2024
Climate change is one of the biggest threats future generations face today. 70% of children worry about the world they will inherit, with some 60% of children thinking climate change and inequality are affecting their generation’s mental health in the UK. (Source: Save the Children survey 2022.) We...