Preteen (10-12 years old)

Back To School – Fun Ways To Make It Easy For Kids

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Starting school means a big change for children, no matter if the summer holidays are over or if the first school day of a child's life is imminent. But if you take a few rules into account, the changeover becomes a piece of cake for everyone involved. Preparing Your Child To Start School There are […]

Fun Ways Supporting A Child With Learning Needs

Children have a natural thirst for knowledge and love to experience and learn new things. However, it is difficult for some children to concentrate, to internalize and understand new facts. Fortunately, there are many ways and possibilities to support and encourage these children and show them that learning can be really fun. The Influence of […]

Top 10 Children’s Dinosaur Movies (2019)

Dinosaurs are fascinating animals. Many children are totally impressed by those giant creatures - that's why watching dinosaur movies is one of the favourite activities of many kids, especially of boys. In the following you will find the best Top 10 Dinosaur Movies you can watch with your kids: 1. My Pet Dinosaur This Australian […]

Things To Do In Germany With Kids

Are you planning to travel Germany with your kids? If so then go for it! If you have never been in Germany yet, then now is the time, since there are lots of activities that you can do with your kids in Germany. Germany is a country with lovely nature, amazing castles, nice theme parks […]

Get Your Children Moving With Malta’s SportsKidz

Doesn’t it often feel that we are fighting a losing battle against the onslaught of screens when trying to keep our children fit and healthy? With the highest childhood obesity rate in Europe, we in Malta must be particularly concerned about how we challenge this trend in our children. The answer? SportsKidz – starting again […]

14 Amazing Family Friendly Events You Must Take Your Kids To When Visiting Malta

Before you continue reading, just grab your diary and a pen and take note of these fantastic events happening in Malta till the end of the year. Some of the events are now fixed in the Maltese calendar, whilst others are relatively new or differ depending on the time of year. 1. Fort Manoel Open […]

Playgrounds in Malta

Children need exercise, sunshine and socialization amongst other things. The best ways to incorporate these three things in your child's routine, is to take them to a playground.  Luckily, Malta being a small island, you are always a short drive away from a playground, and in the majority of cases there is a playground in […]

Cucumber Carving – 5 Easy and Quick Ways to Decorate Kids Plate

Simples ways to get kids eat vegetables

There are so many fascinating pictures of food carvings out there and I was looking for something to make a normal lunch or dinner a bit more special. But let's be honest, no one has the time or talent to create works of art out of a watermelon. That's why I proudly present 5 very […]

Peppa Pig World UK- Fun for the Whole Family

If you have a Peppa Pig fan in your house, than you know that visiting Peppa and George in Peppa Pig World at Paulton's Park would be the greatest surprise. You'll make your kids' dreams come true. Peppa Pig World has 9 rides for young and old. We can assure you, you'll come away with […]

How To Make Fake Snow For Kids

How to make snow with kids

Now that winter is officially here I'm ready for some snow! I love snow but usually only for the first time every winter. I only like it when it's pretty and white and when I can stay inside and look at it from my window while sipping hot cocoa. Then I saw this cute indoor […]

32 ‘Spook’tacular Halloween Party Foods For Kids

Pumpkin Puke, Bloody Hot dogs fingers, Halloween Burgers

Hosting a Halloween Party for your kids this year? Cool, let make it really 'Spook'tacular with these tasty treats for kids. I am sure your kids and their friends will love it. Halloween is all about having fun with our friends, families and neighbours. An event that we always look forward to enjoy with our […]

Strum Along On Your Homemade Guitar

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Music is so important for growth in kids of all ages. So why not get them a head start toward their future in appreciation of music. You might not be prepared to shell out the money for a high quality instrument yet, but making your own musical instrument might be even cooler. Here's our step by […]

7 Audio Programs Kids Will Love!

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As a kid, I have a vivid memory of carrying around my little, red, Sony tape recorder, listening to books on tape and radio theater programs. I loved it. I would clean my whole bedroom while listening to stories. Times have changed. There are tons of ways to access audio story times and programs for kids. Typically […]

Sweet dreams are made of this!

Reading a story to your children at snooze time is not only a good way to set down sleep patterns and calm them down, it will also encourage your child's speech and language development. Listening to stories can also improve social skills and empathy, especially if you aks questions like "What would you do?". For […]

Once Upon A Time Story Stones

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Who doesn't love a good story? Kids are almost always ready for a funny tale or exciting adventure. But sometimes when it comes to inventing one of their own, it can be tough to get started. Story stones can help with that. I saw this idea and couldn't wait to make some of our own. […]

Balloon Popper Game

Balloon popper

Need a quick and easy distraction for your kids that doesn't break the bank? This will keep them entertained for a bit with just a few household supplies. Take a balloon and cut off a small piece of the end so the neck fits over the paper towel tube. We used balls of duct tape […]

Flick it: Game With The Law Of Motion

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This is a little game we call 'Flick It'. Great fun and adaptable to any location. We put a piece of sturdy cardboard over the top of a glass, place different objects on top and try to flick the cardboard straight out so the object falls into the glass.  It's actually based on the law of […]

“Stejjer mill-Bosk u Mkejjen Oħra” – Patrick J. Sammut

Malta Libraries are once again collaborating with Horizons Malta for an educational Saturday event for 8-11 year olds. Head down to Birkirkara Regional Library on Saturday 13th May at 10:30-11:30 for a meet-the-author session with Patrick J. Sammut who will be reading from his book "Stejjer mill-Bosk u Mkejjen Oħra"(Stories from the Woods) The winner […]