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Welcome The long summer holiday is nearly here, bringing with it both the prospect of holidays and fun with the family – and the challenge of keeping the kids entertained for six weeks! Well, Families has you covered. We have plenty of low-cost summer entertainment ideas and screen-free projects for the kids in this issue. We hate to mention the words “school” at this time of year so all we will say is – September is (unfortunately) closer than you think so keep the necessary preparations in mind. Check out our recommendations for school bags and pencil cases for the new school year. Finally, in this issue, we have loads of giveaways including cool kids’ backpacks and copies of the book Helping your Child Cope with Change. By applying, you’ll also ensure you continue to receive this wonderful magazine!

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Free printable activities for all ages

Solve the “I’m bored!” problem - remember to take a stash of these with you when your family is out and about!

Seaside Holiday Activities

Stargazing Live Activity Pack

The Usborne Unworry Pack

Including word searches, I Spy Seaside and more.

Activities to explore the night sky from the BBC Stargazing LIVE team.

Collection of fun, mindful activities to help children calm their minds.

Road Trip Games

There Once is a Queen Jubilee Activity Pack

My Holiday Book

Fun-packed games including bingo, word search and maze.

Reading Reward Chart

Encourage the kids to keep reading during the holidays with this chart. 4

Celebrate Jubilee year with this activity pack.

Ladybird Activity Pack

Bumper activity pack with over thirty pages of fun.

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Fun games and activities to entertain kids ages 3-5 on holiday.

Puffin Activity Pack

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HOLIDAY CLUBS Fun for everyone!

WHEN

Our activities support the learning of children aged 4–12, while keeping them happy, healthy and engaged.

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Whether its painting, football training or Lego creations, there’s always something exciting to be a part of!

25th July to 2nd September 8.30am - 3.30pm (Standard Day) £14 per day 8.30am - 4.30pm (Extended Day) £18 per day

WHERE

Ipswich and Lowestoft

Free funded HAF places are available to pupil premium recipients, please contact 01473 353194 to learn more. Supported by Ipswich School of Dancing and Total Football.

Book online now at www.inspiresuffolk.org.uk We believe in youth ‘Inspire’ is the trading name of Inspire Suffolk Limited. Registered office address: Inspire Suffolk Ltd, Lindbergh Road, Ipswich, IP3 9QX. familiesonline.co.uk Families Suffolk: Issue 66 Registered in England and Wales: 04881803. Registered charity: England & Wales 1101519

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Summer Holiday Planning with Pennikity Pots Celebrating 21 years of expertise in the art of ceramic painting this quirky little business has established itself as a ‘must do’ experience when visiting Ipswich. Whether you’re celebrating a new life with first footprints, marking a special occasion, creating a bespoke gift or just getting messy memory making this is the place to go. Visit us in our ceramics café or pick up a paint at home kit and get creative

£2 OFF CERAMIC PAINTING We are open from Monday to Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm Closed on Wednesdays term time only Sunday 11.00am – 4.00pm Booking advisable

Pennikkity Pots Ceramics Café, Ipswich, IP1 3DJ T. 01473 216865 E: Info@pennikkitypots.co.uk

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Don’t worry if you haven’t painted pottery before as it is suitable for everyone from tiny tots to tricky teens and it’s not just for the kids! The friendly staff will guide you through the process, all you have to do is sit back, relax and get creative. Open 7 days a week during the school holidays (closed Wednesdays term time). We recommend avoiding disappointment by calling to pre-book your table. Prices start from £5 plus a £3 studio fee per painter to cover your time in the studio, glazing and firing and don’t forget our readers discount voucher. Items will be ready for collection one week later or a postal service is also available. Plus, there is a great little on-site café too, including outdoor seating, which you can enjoy without having to paint.

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Pop in to your local library to sign-up and receive your starter pack.

We’re now serving

Children's afternoon tea

Now the kids can enjoy their own Afternoon Tea, a smaller version of our popular adult Afternoon Tea. Served with either a hot chocolate or juice.

book via www.suffolkfoodhall.co.uk/book-a-table

What activities are on offer within the HAF programme? There are a range of activities available for children & young people to access from traditional sports camps, adventure activity camps, dance, football, arts & crafts, boxing, youth activities, and family cooking sessions.

The Holiday Activity & Food (HAF) programme is back for Summer, offering more activities, more places to the children of Suffolk to take part in enriching activities. The HAF programme offers free places to children and young people of school age (reception to year 11), who are eligible for means tested free school meals to be able to access enriching activities and healthy food during the Easter, Summer & Christmas Holiday periods.

How do I find out more about HAF? You may receive information from your child’s school, advertised by activity providers locally and there will be further information available by following Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) programme | Community Directory (suffolk.gov.uk) or search Suffolk Infolink HAF

Where and when is HAF taking place? There will be venues across Suffolk offering access to HAF activity from Ipswich to Newmarket, Lowestoft to Haverhill and Stowmarket to Sudbury with other venues in between.

The next HAF activities will be taking place during the Summer holiday period between 25th July - 2nd September 2022.

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Best holiday activity books for kids Want something to occupy the kids on the plane, train, in a café or restaurant or if they just need a quiet ten minutes? You can’t go past these brilliant activity and sticker books.

What the Ladybird Heard on Holiday Sticker Book

Dinosaurium Activity Book

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s Nature Sticker and Colouring Book

Find Tom in Time

Never Get Bored Activity Book

Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Unicorns

Ages 7-9. £9.29

Ages 2-3. £5.57

Age 6+. £7.43

Ages 6-10. £9.28

100 Things for Little Children to Do on a Journey Age 3+. £6.50

Age 3-5. £6.73

Age 6+. £9.29

Sticker by Letter: In the Wild Activity Book

Age 4+. £5.57

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Holiday Puzzles and Games Age 7+. £6.50

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No-screen kids’ summer projects

Desperate for ideas to get your kids away from screens and exploring something in the real world? Check out our top recommendations.

Water wars

Make a movie

When temperatures rise and tempers start to fray, encourage the kids to have an old-fashioned water fight. Use buckets, sponges, watering cans or fill up some balloons (purchase refillable water balloons). You could invest in fancy water pistols or a novelty sprinkler, water play mat or water slide. TIPS

If you are prepared to lend your phone for filming, this is a great creative holiday project for older children. A short film is ideally three to five minutes long and it can be factual or story based.

Neighbourhood Scavenger Hunt

Family Mini-Olympic Games

Create a list of landmarks for the kids to find in your street or the local park eg a distinctive house or a large tree. Write clues that help them find these landmarks.

This gets the kids active and requires little equipment. They can make a torch and have an opening ceremony. Races can include a sack race with pillowcases, a tug of war with a dressing gown belt, discus with a frisbee, shot put using bean bags or tennis balls. TIPS

Go along with them or clearly outline the area of the hunt so they don’t wander too far. TIPS 10

Advise your child to keep it simple and start with a plan or better still a script. TIPS

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No-screen kids’ summer projects

Desperate for ideas to get your kids away from screens and exploring something in the real world? Check out our top recommendations.

Garage sales

Toy purge

A great way to declutter, reuse unwanted household items and make some money. Help the kids choose a date, decide what to sell, organise the items for easy browsing and label and price everything. You can then get them drawing posters to advertise the event. You can help by posting on social media. TIPS

Disposing of old toys can be challenging but is worthwhile for children and parents alike. If your child is resistant to parting with old favourites, challenge them to play with them for an appropriate amount of time or donate them to charity. Involve your child in taking their toys to the local charity shop. TIPS

Put on a show

Retro games day

Challenge your kids to put on a mini-play or concert or re-enact a favourite book or movie scene. You may have a budding standup comic, magician or storyteller in the family! An old sheet can be a backdrop or curtain; reading lamps can be spotlights. Get them making tickets and setting up seating. TIPS

Make a list of your favourite games from your own childhood such as hopscotch, marbles, elastics, Grandmother’s Footsteps, long rope skipping, Oranges and Lemons and spend a fun filled day reminiscing with your kids. For extra nostalgia, provide some of your favourite childhood snacks and sweets. TIPS

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MARVELLOUS AND MISCHIEVOUS: LITERATURE’S YOUNG REBELS EXHIBITION: 15 JULY - 25 SEPTEMBER

On tour from the British Library this interactive, family friendly exhibition showcases some of your favourite rebellious characters from children’s books. Featuring over 50 books, manuscripts and original artwork, the exhibition includes the characters Tracy Beaker, Pippi Longstocking, Jane Eyre, Dirty Bertie, and Matilda. Image: © Nadia Shireen, 2019 - Jonathan Cape, Penguin Random House Children’s Books

JOIN US FOR ACTIVITIES AT THE HOLD... ART IN THE ARCHIVES: LOWESTOFT

Sat 9 July, 10.30am - 12.30pm.

Join us for a range of family crafts and activities inspired by a variety of beloved children’s classics and our exhibition ‘Marvellous and Mischievous’. Suitable for children 4 - 11 and 8 -13, check specific dates for age appropriateness. Ticketed event, £4 per child.

CINEMA CLUB

Sun 31 July and Sun 21 August.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (PG) Sun 31 July, all ages. 143 minutes. Charlotte’s Web (U), Sun 21 August, all ages. 97 minutes. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times. Free admission. Tickets are available for advance booking or on the door.

CHILDREN’S LUNCHBOXES

Available during summer holidays.

Lunchboxes are £4.50 or £4 each when purchased with event tickets booked in advance. These include: a classic sandwich, juice carton, fresh fruit and small lentil crisps or popcorn. Meat, veggie and vegan options are available. Please present proof of purchase at the café counter on collection.

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Low-cost summer fun Something different

Out and about

Enjoy a wild swim When it warms up, take a dip at your local wild swimming spot. Let’s fish! The Canal and River Trust is running free fishing expert guided taster sessions. Borrow a doggy Join Borrow My Doggy to bond with a dog in need of love while their owners are at work. Free tennis coaching and court usage The LTA is running free tennis sessions or coaching at venues across Britain.

Cinema deals Odeon and Cineworld will be running kids’ screenings with tickets priced from £3.25. Hop on board the train. Have a rail adventure. Visit somewhere new on the cheap using a Family and Friends Railcard. Visit a pet store Kids will enjoy checking out the pets for sale. Some stores run animal handling sessions and other activities. Pick your own berries Gather a heap of juicy strawberries, raspberries or other summer fruit.

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Join in National Play Day Join in one of hundreds of community events that celebrate the importance of play. Go fly a kite! Cheap and easy to buy or you can even make your own. Read up on tips about how to fly them. Find the Gruffalo There are themed walks based on the books up and down the country. Woodland adventure Explore your nearest woodland, enjoy adventure play, off-road cycling and create a den.

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Have a crafty summer! Help the kids with these bright and beautiful ocean and summerthemed craft projects this holiday season.

Paper plate aquarium

Ocean dioramas

Butterfly finger puppet

Recycled plastic jelly fish mobile

Fish soap carving

Cupcake liner crabs

Egg carton bumble bee

Sea turtle

Wooden spoon mermaid

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SECRET SAXON RIDDLES AND RUNES TRAIL

23RD JULY – 31ST AUGUST 2022 Ipswich Museum ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk

FAMILY FUN DAY

FROM 15TH JULY The Food Museum foodmuseum.org.uk

SUMMER HOLIDAY TRAIL

24TH JULY 2022 Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum mslr.org.uk

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27TH JULY 2022 Christchurch Mansion ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk

MYTHICAL MANSION BEASTS 28TH JULY 2022 Christchurch Mansion ipswich.cimuseums.org.uk

28 MIDDY ANNIVERSARY DAY

THE RELUCTANT DRAGON

26TH JULY 2022 | 2.00PM & 6.30PM West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village weststow.org

31ST JULY 2022 Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum mslr.org.uk

PARTY AT THE PALACE

THEATRICAL CATS

CINEMA CLUB: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE

National Horseracing Museum nhrm.co.uk

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22ND JULY – 31ST AUGUST 2022 Landguard Fort landguard.com

23RD JULY 2022 | 11AM – 3PM

26TH JULY 2022

NORFOLK & SUFFOLK NARROW GAUGE MODELLERS DAY

DINING WITH HEROES

26TH JULY – 27TH JULY 2022 Suffolk Archives

DECORATIVE DOGS

24TH JULY 2022 | 10AM – 4PM Norfolk & Suffolk Aviation Museum aviationmuseum.net

LET’S GET CRAFTY: MARVELLOUS AND MISCHIEVOUS

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AWFUL AUNTIE

2 AUGUST 2022 | 2.00PM & 6.30PM West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village weststow.org

7TH AUGUST 2022 | 10AM-4PM Norfolk & Suffolk

14TH AUGUST 2022 Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum mslr.org.uk

DISCOVERY AFTERNOONS FOR CHILDREN

2, 9, 16, 23, 30 AUGUST 2022 Aldeburgh Museum aldeburghmuseum.org.uk

RIDE A FIRE ENGINE DAY

29TH AUGUST 2022 Ipswich Transport Museum ipswichtransportmuseum.co.uk

SUMMER STORYTELLING ON MOOT GREEN

VINTAGE BUS DAY 7TH AUGUST 2022 Mid-Suffolk Light Railway Museum mslr.org.uk

11TH AUGUST 2022 Suffolk Archives suffolkarchives.co.uk

STEAM PUNK DAY

RAFA AND VETERANS DAY Aviation Museum aviationmuseum.net

STORYTELLING: MISCHIEF AND MYSTERY IN MOOMIN VALLEY

29 BRICK BUILT EXHIBITION

17TH – 19TH AUGUST 2022 | 1-4PM Aldeburgh Museum aldeburghmuseum.org.uk

ENDS 30TH SEPTEMBER 2022 Moyse’s Hall Museum moyseshall.org

EAST ANGLIAN STORYTELLING FESTIVAL

SUMMER CRAFT MORNING 8TH AUGUST 2022

Woodbridge Tide Mill Museum woodbridgetidemill.org.uk

26TH – 28TH AUGUST 2022 10AM-5PM The Food Museum foodmuseum.org.uk

LONG MELFORD RAILWAY DAY

THE TALE OF PETER RABBIT AND BENJAMIN BUNNY

9TH AUGUST 2022 | 2.00PM & 6.30PM West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village weststow.org

28TH AUGUST 2022 Long Melford Museum & Heritage Centre www.facebook.com/ groups/631431174122988/

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Summer lunch and picnic ideas

Whip up these delicious dishes with the kids, courtesy of Neha @squashedpickle Click on the images to watch her helpful videos!

Egg & Pea Cheesy Waffles

Sweet Pea Pasta Muffins

This three-ingredient recipe couldn’t be any easier, making it perfect for little hands! You can switch up the vegetables or even use a frozen veg mix if you prefer. The waffles are a great alternative to the usual picnic food or lunch at home. READ RECIPE

Zac loves pasta. I used to make these a lot when he was young. They are light on mess, freezable and make a perfect on-thego snack. Kids can learn basic kitchen techniques while they experiment with different sauces and build their own muffins. READ RECIPE

Pesto Cheese Twists

Pizza Croissants

These twists are super-easy to prepare and so delicious. If you are looking for a kitchen-based activity to do with the kids during the summer, this recipe is great for teaching basic cutting and pastry twists. And you’ll end up with a fabulous snack or lunch option at the end! READ RECIPE

This is a fun way to use ready prepared croissant dough which is absolutely delicious. You can stuff the croissants with all your favourite pizza toppings. If you have a child who is fussy with vegetables, try including them in the stuffing. We’ve used mushrooms in this example. READ RECIPE

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Days out – put the kids in charge!

There are so many advantages to this including increased confidence for your kids and less brain work for you!

Benefits

Tips

Builds confidence that can then be applied in other areas eg school morning routines.

Set a budget and be clear what it covers eg entry fees, travel costs and food.

Provides valuable source of additional thinking and planning for you!

Spell everything out. Make sure they understand exactly what they are being asked to do.

Research and planning

On the day

Ensure they gather all relevant information eg opening times, entry fees, travelling times etc.

Let them navigate, whether that’s using a phone, map, tube map or street directory.

Suggest they plan the day including time for departure, arrival, journey and food breaks.

Be tolerant; making mistakes is all part of the learning.

Allows kids to exercise independence and test their abilities.

Offer incentives such as bonus spending money for any savings they achieve.

Keep it up Build on the confidence your child has gained by introducing new family responsibilities. Get them to plan the weekly dinner menu or help draw up the shopping list. Start a fun day out ideas jar that everyone contributes to. Pull one out every weekend or holidays.

Put ONE child in charge. Others will get their turn IF they cooperate with their sibling.

Try to back off and not interfere too much but be there in case guidance or intervention is needed.

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Perfect eco-friendly swimwear for summer Mix tops and bottoms to suit the occasion. Protect your child’s precious skin in a shortie suit or watch them cartwheel in a cossie! If we had to pick one ‘can’t live without’ item, it would be the Power Poncho with its fast-drying fabric and hidden game on the inside. Whatever your summer vibe, Grass&Air has got your family covered. Just add water. More info HERE. This summer, Grass&Air is coming with you and your kids on every single adventure. Its new Sun+Swim collection for kids ages 1 to 10 is bursting with clever ideas. Made using recycled plastic bottles and fabric offcuts, each piece has been designed for maximum enjoyment, whether kids are splashing in the paddling pool or doing karate kicks at big waves in the sea.

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How to holiday responsibly We all need to do our bit for the planet so we asked our friends at Tested by Tots for their ideas for some eco-friendly holiday products that can easily be substituted for traditional alternatives.

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Reusable BBQs

Shampoo bars

Sustainable toys

Bamboo nappies and wipes

Saves space and is as The Landmann Piccolino effective as the runny BBQ comes in two stuff. Trial sizes available. colours for under £70.

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Eco sunglasses

Made from sustainable wheat straw. Made from natural, plantBiodegradeable. Four based rubber. colours for kids ages 5-9.

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Performing and developing key life skills with PQA Whether it be diving into their dressing up box or stepping onto the stage, performing is important to children and young people, although its benefits can often go unnoticed. Performing arts can teach children and young people key skills that can be used in everyday life. Creativity. Naturally imaginative, pretend play and make believe come easily to kids and can assist their social and emotional development, helping them form new ideas and develop resourcefulness. Problem solving. Solving problems creatively within the safety of a performing arts environment can help kids deal with issues in everyday life. If children feel comfortable exploring and dealing with problems in a non-linear way, this makes them more confident overall. READ MORE

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Take Asthma seriously Asthma is a common condition but it should be taken seriously. Asthma is a common condition among children. It affects 1 in 11 children in UK. It can appear at any age, but the symptoms often start during childhood. At the moment there’s no cure for asthma, but with the right treatment it can usually be controlled easily. It is a common myth that a child will outgrow their asthma. In fact, 95% of children with persistent asthma still have symptoms into adulthood. Visit www.beatasthma.co.uk to find resources for families, young people and schools, including videos, quizzes and written information, which can help to keep your child’s asthma under control. One of the best ways to keep on track of your child’s asthma is to use an asthma action plan. An asthma action plan is filled in with the child’s GP or asthma nurse and is personal to your child. It is a

record of your child’s usual asthma medications, triggers and tells you what to do if your child’s symptoms are getting worse. A sample asthma plan can be found on the Asthma UK website: www.asthma.org.uk Parents should ensure that their child has an asthma plan, and that this is reviewed and kept up to date during their child’s asthma appointments. Parents should also make sure to share their child’s asthma plan with their child’s school or nursery. Read more at: www.healthysuffolk.org.uk/ advice-services/children/takeasthma-seriously

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