Costume ideas for World Book Day

Two school children dressed as book characters The Smeds and The Smoos by Julia Donaldson

This year World Book Day is on Thursday 7th March 2024. As well as being a celebration of reading and creativity, it’s also a fantastic opportunity to explore the world of your child’s favourite book. There’s no better (or more fun) way than dressing up as one of the characters, so here’s some ideas to […]

Celebrating spring across the world: activities for kids

little girl smiling with paint all over her face

Do you feel spring in the air? We do! And although your children may be asking about  chocolate eggs, we’re excited about all the other ways to celebrate the season. From colourful festivals to solemn observances, we’ll explore some of the most popular spring celebrations from around the world in this blog-post, and give you ideas for fun activities you can do with your kids.

Best things to do in South West London with kids this spring

Ever feel like the weekends are a little bit too long with kids? We hear you! Children have a lot of energy, and sometimes you just can’t think of new activities to keep the whole family entertained and happy. To help with this, we reached out to some of our favourite London locals and asked […]

After school activity ideas

The Koru Kids after school nannies love sharing ideas with each other for fun stuff to do with the kids after school.  We took a peek at their online discussion group, where they offer each other tips on activities to get stuck into between homework and dinnertime.

Cooking with kids

An experienced nanny cooks with two young girls she's taking care of.

It’s important to get kids interested in food and cooking from a young age. Keep things fun and your kitchen helper will gain confidence whilst learning about different flavours and textures, as well as gaining an understanding of eating a balanced diet. Here are our top tips for cooking with kids. Start them young There’s […]

Autumn days out for every part of London

Child doing autumn activities for kids in the forest with a childminder

Autumn is officially on its way. As it becomes chillier and the days become shorter, it can be tempting to stay inside, snuggled in a heap of blankets with the TV for company. Alas, fresh air is good for all of us. And getting the kids out the house is especially important (you have to […]

9 free summer activities for the whole family

childminder with qualifications looking after children outside

With the summer school holidays fast approaching there’s only one question on parents’ minds. How do you keep kids entertained for 6 whole weeks?! We’ve put together our favourite free summer activities, to help keep your little ones happily entertained throughout the holidays.

Fun activities to keep kids busy

child at a childminder drawing and painting

We’ve gathered together some of our favourite childminder resources— from printable activities, to must-follow Instagram accounts for outdoor learning inspiration— to help you keep your home nursery an exciting and stimulating environment for the little ones in your care.