Our Platinum Jubilee Pack pack is ideal for celebrating the Queen’s long reign with engaging hands-on fun! It’s ideal for using in the build up to the bank holiday weekend as well as a great resource for keeping children entertained over the Easter holidays. What’s inside the Platinum Jubilee Activity Pack? Your child will: Imagine being the monarch for a day Investigate reflection and oxidisation with magic tricks Design commemorative china, a stamp, a flag and a coin Explore and write their own acrostic poetry Cook classic dishes in the kitchen Complete gently prompted studies on King Henry XIII, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Elizabeth II Tackle a themed Lego challenge Explore the Commonwealth Play fun themed games Go on a Jubilee scavenger hunt Write newspaper articles Listen to music and give opinions on it Make bunting and paper chains Enjoy mazes, wordsearches and word games Learn to play chess Find out about cute corgis … and more! Without realising, your child will be developing skills such as: Organisation and planning Research and presentation STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematical) skills Literacy and numeracy skills Critical thinking Imaginative & creative play Art & design What age is this Platinum Jubilee Activity Pack suitable for? Our age recommendation for this pack is approximately 7-14 years. However, we always say that ability is very subjective; what will be right for one child won’t necessarily be right for another of the same age. The pack has been designed so it can be enjoyed as a family, with activities and games that can be done together or independently. The tasks can be completed to your child’s own level, with support from you or an older sibling as necessary. For example, A 13 year old may produce a complex response to a Lego challenge, independently solve numeracy puzzles, really go to town on the design tasks and take their self-led projects and science investigations to a much deeper level than a younger child. It is important to remember that our activity packs are not meant to mirror what a child has been doing in school, but are instead meant to engage them, spark their love of learning and most of all be FUN. Our own children (aged 5-12) have loved testing out these activities. Do I need anything else? Some of our activities require resources that you may not have readily at home but can be purchased inexpensively online or at the supermarket.

The School of Magic (1st Year) for ages 7-14, this is to be used alongside the first Harry Potter book (the Philosopher’s Stone). The pack contains activities to be completed after each chapter and talks to your child as if they were the main character. It’s a fully immersive magical experience that adds a whole new dimension to the adventure! You may also like School of Magic (2nd Year) The School of Magic (3rd Year) What’s inside The School of Magic (1st Year)? Your child will: Cast spells of invisibility with super science experiments Practise converting currency with Galleons and Sickles Send notes by owl Explore reflection and refraction, Snowy owls, aerodynamic, acids & alkalis in individual projects Create a cosmic calming jar Use transfiguration to transform words Hop on their broomstick to fly around the world and discover iconic landmarks Learn how to care for owls Learn how to draw dragons Study potions … and more! Without realising, your child will be developing skills such as: Reading and comprehension skills STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematical) skills Critical thinking Imaginative & creative play Art & design Storytelling Hand-eye co-ordination Maths facts and number skills Research and presenting data When you purchase this pack, not only do you get a wonderful learning experience for your child but you also get an extensive support document for yourself to help get the most out of the pack. What age is the School of Magic (1st Year) suitable for? Our age recommendation for this pack is approximately 7-14; children should be mature enough for the content of the book. However, we always say that ability is very subjective; older or younger children may well love exploring the wonderful world of magic through our activities, and the tasks can be completed to your child’s own level. Do I need anything else? Some of our activities require resources that you may not have readily at home but can be purchased inexpensively online or at the supermarket. Some of the activities in this pack may require the use of scissors, knives and hot cooking equipment so please ensure children are supervised appropriately.

Our printable Jar of Joy {PDF} is the perfect solution to bored or squabbling children! This digital product contains a jar label and 40 activities in 5 fun categories, to print at home. The activities consist of 8 Lego challenges, 8 STEM missions, 8 conversation starters, 8 movement tasks and 8 outdoor quests! The Lego tasks can be easily extended and the STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) tasks can develop into quite a project! The activities are intended to spark imagination and promote independent thought and creativity. You child may even be inspired to think of some additional task to put in the jar themselves. Using the Jar of Joy {PDF} couldn’t be easier. Simply print the activities, attach the label to a clean jar, snip and fold the activities and pop them in. Any time your child is bored, pass them the jar! It’s ideal for using at weekends or during school holidays, particularly if you are short on time to prep activities in advance. Your children can enjoy the activities lucky dip style, or use the colour coding to pick an activity of a certain type. The activities are suitable for children aged 5+ with adult support as appropriate. For children aged 7-11 these activities should be mostly independent. The Jar of Joy {PDF} is designed to be very open-ended, allowing children to complete the challenges at their own level. This resource will encourage children to think, move, create and imagine. If you have multiple children, they can work individually to stimulate independence, or work together as a team – both of which are vital life skills. You might also like our Lego Activity Pack

This beautiful Mini journal is ideal for developing mindfulness in children as well as building resilience, boosting confidence, learning conflict resolution and more. Scroll down for the full description. What’s inside the Mindful Me Journal? Video flip through of Mindful Me Your child will: Explore their feelings and emotions Learn relaxation techniques Discuss ideas with friends Work on ways to deal with anxiety and worries Celebrate their uniqueness Identify their talents Master mindfulness Learn to appreciate the positives Develop a can-do attitude Boost their confidence Find ways of dealing with challenges

A collection of activities to develop key literacy skills inspired by Fortnite. A great way to engage your child in screen-free educational activities! This collection of literacy activities is ideal for engaging your Fortnite fan. The activities cover lots of key educational skills in a fun and relevant way. Please note that these activities have been taken from the main ‘Awesome Activities for Fortnite Fans’ activity pack. Please do not buy both as the activities are duplicated. This product is PDF only. You may also like to look at our Awesome Activities for Fortnite Fans activity pack, In line with the age rating of Fortnite we have designed this pack to be for children aged 12 and over. The activities are intended to inspire and challenge your tweens and teens. Of course there will be younger children who play the game and may well enjoy the pack. The content of the pack itself is not unsuitable for younger children although there will be things they will need help with or will want to return to at a point in the future. Therefore, our age recommendation for this pack is approximately 12+ years. We (of course) advocate thoroughly researching any game before agreeing to your child playing it. In particular it is important to ensure the parental controls and safeguarding options are utilised as well as making sure your child understands how to be safe online. Many games offer the option to play offline, in a realm or using a private server. Those that don’t usually have the option to limit how your child can interact with others (for example by disabling chat features).

This collection of maths activities is ideal for engaging your Fortnite fan. The activities cover lots of key numeracy skills in a fun and relevant way. Please note that these activities have been taken from the main ‘Awesome Activities for Fortnite Fans’ activity pack. Please do not buy both as the activities are duplicated. This is a PDF product only. You may also like to look at our Awesome Activities for Fortnite Fans activity pack, In line with the age rating of Fortnite we have designed this pack to be for children aged 12 and over. The activities are intended to inspire and challenge your tweens and teens. Of course there will be younger children who play the game and may well enjoy the pack. The content of the pack itself is not unsuitable for younger children although there will be things they will need help with or will want to return to at a point in the future. Therefore, our age recommendation for this pack is approximately 12+ years. We (of course) advocate thoroughly researching any game before agreeing to your child playing it. In particular it is important to ensure the parental controls and safeguarding options are utilised as well as making sure your child understands how to be safe online. Many games offer the option to play offline, in a realm or using a private server. Those that don’t usually have the option to limit how your child can interact with others (for example by disabling chat features).

Our Coronation Activity Pack has been put together especially to celebrate the upcoming Coronation. We know you will want to mark this historically significant occasion with your children. This fabulous pack is 85 pages of engaging games, recipes, self-study opportunities, science experiments, crafts and lots more. It’s ideal to use as a project for home educated children or for themed lessons in school. The activities would be brilliant to use with Scout or Brownie groups or indeed at home with your own children. Your child will: Create their own Coronation bunting and paper chains Write newspaper articles Complete themed Lego challenges Discover a royal frog Learn about our national flowers Have fun with royal recipes – Cheesy Baked Eggs, Welsh Cakes and Coronation Chicken Explore amazing creatures – unicorns, lions, King Charles Spaniels Try painting a landscape Build fine motor skills with mazes, colouring and drawing Create rock candy and colour roses red with science experiments Engage in royal debates Discover famous people also called Charles Play Commonwealth Cards and Charles’ Charades Discover interesting facts about King Charles Design a commemorative coin, tea set and stamp Independently learn about capillary action and crystallisation Enjoy classical music Write an acrostic poem Learn to play Kings In The Corner Discover national anthems and lots more!

When the terribly sad news that Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II had passed away was announced we knew we wanted to put together a resource in tribute to her incredible life. This collection of respectful activities has been designed to be used by children of all ages. There are activities and prompts to learn more about her landmark reign as well as tasks to help children process their feelings. Whether you work in a school, run a club or have your own children we hope that this resource will be useful in the coming days. We are gifting this resource to you as our way of thanking Queen Elizabeth II for her life of service and showing our respect for her dedication and unwavering commitment during her 70 year reign. Please take this pack with our love. What’s inside the Queen Elizabeth II Pack? Your child will: Complete a fact file about Queen Elizabeth II Find out about key moments from her reign Design a commemorative coin Write their own piece of remembrance poetry Learn about the Commonwealth Discover the Queen’s favourite dog Consider the media coverage of her death Design their own front page Write a letter Compose their own tribute Reflect on their feelings Design a commemorative stamp Colour pictures Learn key facts with a crossword and word searches Consider their own memories of our late Queen Begin to learn about our new King  - Charles III You might also like our Platinum Jubilee {PDF} What age is the Queen Elizabeth II Pack suitable for? Our age recommendation for this pack is approximately 6-15 years. However, we always say that ability is very subjective; what will be right for one child won’t necessarily be right for another of the same age.

Harry Potter fans, magical minions and Muggles alike will love this wonderful wizarding pack! This pack is to be used alongside the second Harry Potter book (The Chamber of Secrets). The pack contains activities to be completed after each chapter and talk to your child as if they were the main character. It adds a whole new magical dimension to the adventure! You may also like The School of Magic (3rd Year) What’s inside The School of Magic (2nd Year)? Your child will: Practise ‘freeze charms’ to create instant ice with a super ‘cool’ science experiment Investigate chemical reactions with colour-changing ‘floo’ powder Create a Quidditch mini book Design a flying car Make invisible ink and reveal secret messages Study dancing potions Learn about phoenixes, willow trees, spiders and more Explore myths and legends Capture gnomes with maths challenges Conjure up magic ice cream Cast a spell to make bones disappear Write for the Daily Prophet … and more! Without realising, your child will be developing skills such as: Reading and comprehension skills STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematical) skills Critical thinking Imaginative & creative play Art & design Storytelling Hand-eye co-ordination Maths facts and number skills Research and presenting data When you purchase this pack, not only do you get a wonderful learning experience for your child but you also get an extensive support document for yourself to help get the most out of the pack. What age is The School of Magic (2nd Year) suitable for? Our age recommendation for this pack is approximately 7-14; children should be mature enough for the content of the book. However, we always say that ability is very subjective; older or younger children may well love exploring the wonderful world of magic through our activities, and the tasks can be completed to your child’s own level.

Are you off camping? Our Camping Activity Pack is the perfect companion for your adventure! 70 pages of themed activities, games and prompts that will help children connect with nature, appreciate their surroundings and make sure they have plenty to keep them occupied around the campsite. You might also be interested in our Summer Activity Pack What’s inside the Camping Activity Pack?

Our splash-tactic Ocean Activity Pack is ideal for nature and ocean lovers aged 6-12 everywhere. You might also like our Mindful Me Journal What’s inside the Ocean Activity Pack? Your child will: Explore layers of the ocean with a colourful science experiment Plan a trip to a beach destination Rescue a sea turtle Create seaside-inspired snacks Find out about pollution Explore density Create their own sea creature Make a shell-tastic board game Explore the use of similes Ask questions such as “why is the sea salty?”, “who is David Attenborough?” and “what is a group of jellyfish called?” Your child will be developing skills including: Reading, writing & comprehension An awareness and appreciation for nature and the environment Critical thinking Problem solving & resilience Number facts & maths concepts Art & design STEM (science, technology, engineering & maths) What age is the Ocean Activity Pack suitable for? Our age recommendation for this pack is approximately 6-12 years. However, we always say that ability is very subjective; what will be right for one child won’t necessarily be right for another of the same age. It may well be suitable for younger or older children depending on how enthusiastic they are about the theme and activities. The tasks can be completed to your child’s own level. Do I need anything else? Some of our activities require resources that you may not have readily at home but can be purchased inexpensively online or at the supermarket. Some of the activities in this pack may require the use of scissors, knives and hot cooking equipment so please ensure children are supervised appropriately.

he School of Magic (3rd Year) will take children on an enchanting journey into the wonderful world of wizardry (children will need to own a copy of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban). The pack synchronises perfectly with the story, with themed activities to complete after reading each chapter. Children will be led through the extraordinary tale as if they were the main character. Whether you are reading the book for the first time or reading it for the umpteenth time – you’ll experience it on a completely different level. If you missed the 1st and 2nd years you can grab them here. What’s inside The School of Magic (3rd Year) Pack? Your aspiring wizard will: Practise playing Gobstones Investigate osmosis with a shrinking solution Explore time turning Conjure up butter beer, acid pops, bath buns and more Make an ancient map Study werewolves Learn about omens of death Delight in magic card tricks Sort numbers into houses Read tea leaves Investigate density with a magic potion Design their own constellation Write for the Daily Prophet Investigate squid, hydrophobic sand, electricity and telephones … and more! Without realising, your child will be developing skills such as: Reading and comprehension skills STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematical) skills Critical thinking Imaginative & creative play Art & design Storytelling Hand-eye co-ordination Maths facts and number skills Research and presenting data When you purchase this pack, not only do you get a wonderful learning experience for your child but you also get an extensive support document for yourself to help get the most out of the pack. There are extensive task by task guidance notes for parents, which include how to support your child, as well as ideas to make the activities more challenging and extension tasks. What age is the School of Magic (3rd Year) Activity Pack suitable for? Our age recommendation for this pack is approximately 7-14; children should be mature enough for the content of the book. However, we always say that ability is very subjective; older or younger children may well love exploring the wonderful world of magic through our activities, and the tasks can be completed to your child’s own level. Do I need anything else? Some of our activities require resources that you may not have readily at home but can be purchased inexpensively online or at the supermarket. Some of the activities in this pack may require the use of scissors, knives , chemicals and hot cooking equipment so please ensure children are supervised appropriately.

This beautiful Mini journal is ideal for developing mindfulness in children as well as building resilience, boosting confidence, learning conflict resolution and more. Scroll down for the full description. What’s inside the Mindful Me Journal? Video flip through of Mindful Me Your child will: Explore their feelings and emotions Learn relaxation techniques Discuss ideas with friends Work on ways to deal with anxiety and worries Celebrate their uniqueness Identify their talents Master mindfulness Learn to appreciate the positives Develop a can-do attitude Boost their confidence Find ways of dealing with challenges

Twelve simple art projects for children, to encourage them to explore their creativity.

Develop key maths skills whilst having Minecraft themed fun with this PDF collection of 7 games! The perfect way for children to spend time building confidence and number skills through the wonderful and FUN world of Minecraft! You might also like our Gaming Word Searches Resource includes: Minecraft Multiplication Maze (dice game to practise multiplication) Block Busters (dice game to introduce simple algebra) Barmy Blocks (dice game to practise addition) Battle Creepers (like battleships to learn/practise co-ordinates) Busy Blocks (dice game to learn about arrays, area and perimeter) Time Is Ticking (card memory game to learn digital and analogue time equivalents) Mega Minecraft Combat (top trumps style card game) The first five games are ready to play. The last two are templates for children to create their own games! This resource also includes a hundred square and number line on a themed page for children to use alongside the games for support. All games have easy to understand instructions written for children on them. These games are featured in our other 4 Minecraft packs. *As with any game with online capability we strongly recommend that children play with people they know using local area networks or in a private realm. We do not advocate children playing games online with strangers.

Euro Football 2024 – England {PDF} is our new free activity pack! This collection of fun activities has been created to celebrate Euro 2024 and to cheer England on – it’s coming home! Our printable pack is full of themed activities and it’s free! Euro Football 2024 – England {PDF} is ideal for using at weekends or during the school holidays when you may be short on time to prepare activities yourself. Make sure you are subscribed to our newsletter to ensure you don’t miss any future free gifts. At Curious Little Monkeys Educational Resources we believe passionately in children. We focus on fun, engaging, multi-sensory activities. This way of learning grows an inquisitive mind. It encourages creativity, enables children to think critically and builds their resilience. Our packs are ideal for boosting children’s self-esteem, developing their imagination and growing a can-do attitude. Your child will enjoy: Crafting a paper football Keeping track of the tournament Learning about some of our star players Exploring the host nation Cooking up traditional German treats 1966 and Football self-studies Designing a team crest and new England kit Writing a match report Playing Soccer Snap and completing puzzles And lots, lots more! What age is Euro Football 2024 – England {PDF} for? Our age recommendation for this pack is approximately 6-15 years. However, we always say that ability is very subjective; what will be right for one child won’t necessarily be right for another of the same age. Our packs are designed to be accessible to a wide age range. Do I need anything else? Some of our activities require resources that you may not have readily at home but can be purchased inexpensively online or at the supermarket.

Our Football Activity Pack is ideal for children and teens who love the beautiful game – whether that’s playing, watching or both! It’s packed full of fun. cross-curricular activities all themed around the wonderful world of football. So if you are looking for a project for home education, something for school holidays or a way to engage a reluctant learner then this pack is ideal. It works really well for children that don’t engage positively with traditional school work or find demands difficult. It is a brilliant way to facilitate a child-led approach to learning. What’s in the Football Activity Pack? Your child will: Create a top players card game Conduct a science investigation into ball bounce height Exercise with the ‘roll a drill’ dice game Find out about their favourite players and where they come from Design a football kit, team crest and ball Create their own football board game Build maths skills with ‘shots on target’ and ‘formation strategy’ activities Make a papercraft football (truncated icosahedron) Create football themed snacks including sushi and cookies Explore the history of the World Cup and football itself Be inspired to write with picture prompts, an article about their team’s success and by sending an email to their team’s manager Ask questions such as “do players earn too much?” and “should football clubs be owned and run by their supporters?” Enjoy word searches, mazes and themed colouring pages And lots more! Your child will be developing skills including: The tasks can be completed to your child’s own level. We would expect older/more able children to work mostly independently, in more depth and with the option of extending activities with follow-on tasks and research. Younger children may record responses as pictures rather than words. They may respond verbally and have answers scribed for them or work as part of a team with an adult. Our packs are designed to be accessible to a large age range. For example, A 14 year old may produce a complex response to a Lego challenge, independently solve numeracy puzzles, really go to town on the STEM tasks and take their self-led projects and science investigations to a much deeper level than a younger child. It is important to remember that our activity packs are not meant to mirror what a child has been doing in school, but are instead meant to engage them, spark their love of learning and most of all be FUN. Our own children (aged 7-14) have loved testing out these activities.

So many people struggle with low self-esteem and this can lead to being very anxious. Feeling good about yourself and believing in your own abilities are really important skills to master. Having high self-esteem and confidence is like having a strong foundation that helps you cope with challenges and navigate life’s twists and turns with a sense of inner security. Empower Me aims to give people the boost they need to achieve this sense of stability and self-belief. Inside Empower Me, you’ll find a range of gentle activities to help your child discover the unique strengths and talents that make them shine. Throughout the book, they’ll get to know themselves a little better, boost their confidence, and understand just how awesome they truly are. It’s a space where they can celebrate their successes, big and small, and learn to appreciate the incredible person staring back at them in the mirror. Hopefully they will find they really connect with some of the ideas and can carry them forward with them. Your child can use the journal as often as they like. They can either work through it in order or dip in and out of it as they please. Some of the activities will work better in the day and some are ideal for bedtime, so they should keep this in mind when planning their journal time. Empower Me will take your child on a journey to a more confident and less anxious version of their incredible selves! What’s inside the Empower Me Journal? Please see the picture gallery for sample pages. Your child will: Explore their feelings and emotions Complete reflection activities Create positive affirmation cards Work on ways to deal with anxiety and worries Celebrate their uniqueness Identify their talents Enjoy positive quotes Respond to thought provoking questions Learn to appreciate the positives Develop a can-do attitude Boost their confidence Learn self-acceptance Develop positive thinking Find ways of dealing with challenges What age is the Empower Me Journal suitable for? Our age recommendation for the journal is approximately 8-18 years. However, we always say that ability is very subjective; what will be right for one child won’t necessarily be right for another of the same age. It may well be suitable for younger or older children depending on their personal situation. The tasks can be completed to your child’s own level. We would expect older/more able children to work mostly independently, in more depth and detail. Younger children may record responses as pictures rather than words. They may respond verbally and have answers scribed for them or work as part of a team with an adult. Our packs are designed to be accessible to a large age range and this resources is totally appropriate for adults too!

Our ‘Magnificent Maths’ pack for ages 7-14 is the perfect way for children to spend time developing confidence and number skills through the wonderful and FUN world of Minecraft! You might also like our Legendary Literacy For Minecrafters. What’s inside the Maths for Minecrafters Pack? Your child will: Create their own themed board game Decode secret messages Play a Minecraft ‘top trump’ style game Play Battle Creepers (like battleships!) Complete Lego challenges to defend villages against a raid and defeat the Ender Dragon Have fun with 3D paper craft characters Explore origami Locate essential supplies using coordinate grids Experiment with skin design Purchase items from a Minecraft shop Take a survey of entities while playing the game Display data in graph form Your child will be developing number skills including: Area, perimeter, shape, measurement, fractions, percentages, time, word problems, multiplication, addition, subtraction, division, money, data handling, coordinates, angles, number patterns, codes and more. It also develops the key areas of number sense, spatial awareness, fine motor skills, problem solving, creative design, representation and resilience. What age is the Maths for Minecrafters Pack suitable for? Our age recommendation for this pack is approximately 7-14 years. However, we always say that ability is very subjective; what will be right for one child won’t necessarily be right for another of the same age. It may well be suitable for younger or older children depending on how enthusiastic they are about the theme and activities. The tasks can be completed to your child’s own level. Do I need anything else? Some of our activities require resources that you may not have readily at home but can be purchased inexpensively online or at the supermarket. Is this a pdf file? Anything else I need to know? Some of the activities in this pack may require the use of scissors, knives and hot cooking equipment so please ensure children are supervised appropriately.

Our ‘Legendary Literacy’ pack for ages 7-14 is perfect for developing confidence and language art skills through the wonderful world of Minecraft! What’s inside the Legendary Literacy Pack? Your child will: Create their own comic strips Decode secret messages using pigpen cypher and Morse code Write magazine articles Independently research rainforest and desert biomes Complete Minecraft Lego challenges Have fun with Minecraft themed recipes Explore amazing creatures – axolotls, foxes, ocelots, pigs and pandas Build fine motor skills with mazes, colouring and drawing Experiment with designing mobs, mods and updates Engage in debates Create a PowerPoint slide show about mobs Make a mini book ‘Beginner’s guide to Minecraft’ Display their knowledge with reading comprehensions and factsheets Design an interview for Mojang Independently learn about blocks – obsidian, granite, sandstone and andesite Work on story ideas using story starters Write a postcard from The End Explain Minecraft to an alien AND LOTS MORE! Your child will be developing literacy skills including: Developing their vocabulary, learning about settings, studying characters and following instructions. Your child will lead their own research, present their findings, give their considered opinion and reasons for it. They will have the chance to create their own resources, teach others and develop their comprehension skills. They will undoubtedly improve their writing, become a more fluent reader and increase in confidence in their own ability. They will have opportunities to write for many different purposes throughout this pack, all of which are centred around the wonderful world of Minecraft. All these tasks plus mazes, colouring and drawing will improve their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. There are also many opportunities for reading throughout the pack, activities which encourage remembering details, following instructions and recalling facts. What age is the Legendary Literacy suitable for? Our age recommendation for this pack is approximately 7-14+ years. However, we always say that ability is very subjective; what will be right for one child won’t necessarily be right for another of the same age. It is suitable for a large variety of ages. Young children can be read to and scribed for or use pictures as responses. Older/more confident children can work independently and respond to tasks in greater depth and detail. The pack is suitable for even the most reluctant of writers as it beautifully focuses on Minecraft rather than writing! Do I need anything else? In order to get the most from this curriculum we suggest providing your child with safe internet access for research, PowerPoint, a Minecraft story book and the other resources listed within the pack (ingredients for recipes, Lego and paper for example).