Posts

Whether you can get to the reopened Natural History Museum or not, a new online festival has plenty to keep the kids entertained and engaged with nature. Tune Into Nature runs for two weeks. It’s designed to get families out and about, discovering wildlife on your doorstep. The page is sprouting with ideas to help your kids get hands-on with the natural world. Downloadable resources help families learn how plants grow and show you how to keep a ‘plant diary’; or become a ‘citizen scientist’ and report on plants you’ve found in your area....

The Burchell’s coucal (Centropus burchelli) is a species of the cuckoo family. The common names for this bird are gewone vleiloerie in the Afrikaans language and umGugwane in the Zulu language. It is a subspecies of the white-browed coucal (Centropus superciliosus) and named after William John Burchell, a British naturalist. The distribution range of this bird extends South Africa to other regions in southern Africa though mostly found in South Africa itself....

Are you interested to know more about cichlid? If yes, then consider yourself lucky as today we are going to talk about the jaguar guapote (Parachromis managuensis) or cichlid that hails from the Atlantic slope of Central America, found usually from Honduras to Costa Rica. However, this tropical fish has already made its way into the lakes and water bodies of south Florida (not native), Hawaii, Brazil, and even China. This is a food fish for many people especially in its native place where it is frequently caught....

One of the largest birds in its genus, the long-legged buzzard (Buteo rufinus), is a bird of prey that is found in a number of places including but not limited to, northern Africa, south-eastern Europe, and central and western Asia. Birds of prey or raptors are characterized by their carnivorous diet of vertebrates and excellent eyesight, which they use to spot their food. This buzzard is a migratory bird, except in some parts of its population....

The white-bearded manakin is one of the most fascinating birds to read about because of its unique mating rituals. Found in tropical South America, these birds are considered to be compact and small birds. It has elongated white feathers on its throat that make it seem like it has a ‘beard’. Males and females are not similar and have different plumage colors. These birds are known as foraging birds and are omnivores....

Typing Games are one of the best ways to help your kids learn to type, many children learn better and faster when there is an element of fun involved, so make use of these games and help your child learn a new skill.Touch typing is an invaluable skill that can benefit your kids later on in life, so use these 11 free games to get them practising from an early age....

Ahoy there!Today we went on a boating adventure taking in the sights and sounds of London on a Thames River Cruise. My husband and I took the day off work and went with my four-year-old son and six-year-old daughter.We set sail from Westminster pier which was easy to find and signed posted straight from Westminster tube station. So far, so easy for little hyper-mobile legs. We picked up our tickets from the ticket office....

We know that we’re swiftly approaching the school holidays and that, for most families, homeschooling is coming to an end.But if you have primary-aged children in, or preparing to enter, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 or Year 6 and you’re looking to give them a little bit of extra support at home (or even just get a better understanding of what they’re up to), this easy guide to Modal Verbs for Key Stage 2 is for you....

In the mood to explore London on foot but not sure where to start? Our friends at Go Jauntly have provided us with some inspirational city walks for Kidadlers to try! We love their Regent’s Park South walk - it’s perfect for those lazy Sundays where you just want to get out and experience London’s calmer side. The walk begins at the south east entrance and winds its way through the park on a 2....

Let the light shine in! Chanukah is the Jewish ‘festival of lights’, and this year it lasts from the 22nd to the 30th of December. Read on to discover the best Chanukah celebrations in town!PJ Library Chanukah ConcertPJ Library are hosting a brilliant family Chanukah concert on December 26th from 3pm at JW3 with none other than Grammy award winner, Mister G! Celebrate the best of the Chanukah fest with with songs, candle lighting and much more at this top family event....

Want to know where to find the Trashball memorabilia in Fortnite? The Gears of War Fortnite collaboration has arrived, and along with the Marcus Fenix and Kait Fortnite skins, there is a set of Delta-One challenges you can complete in exchange for a free spray. These challenges are only available for a limited time, so if you want to unlock the Gears cog free spray, you need to complete them before December 17....

To be, or not to be: that is the question! The fascination for Shakespeare dramas and sonnets can never go out of fashion.The life of William Shakespeare was as mysterious and colorful as the characters in his plays. From comedies, tragedies, and romance to romantic comedies and tragicomedies, Shakespeare has contributed through numerous works of literature.Although Shakespeare left little documentation about his personal life, he introduced various forms of culture and life through his works....

How much do you know about the inauguration of Presidents of the United States?Inauguration day is a day to mark the beginning of a new President’s term in office. It occurs at the beginning of every four year Presidential term.From questions on the history of inauguration, to questions about specific US Presidents, this inaugural trivia quiz is perfect for families to test their knowledge! For more trivia, you can also check out our American trivia and Boston trivia....

Alia Rose Birthday Highlights Birth Name Alia Rose Place Of Birth , United States Age 32 years old Birth Date December 25 1991 Alia Rose Facts Child Star? yes Occupation Singer Education & Qualifications Parents Teena Marie About Alia Rose Alia Rose Noelle Brockert is the only daughter of the late American soul singer Teena Marie.Alia Rose also joined the music industry, following in her mother’s footsteps. She has also appeared in several films....

Anastasia Kvitko Birthday Highlights Birth Name Place Of Birth , Russia Age 29 years old Birth Date November 25 1994 Anastasia Kvitko Facts Child Star? no Occupation Model, Television Personality Education & Qualifications About Anastasiya KvitkoAnastasia Kvitko is a native of Western Russia, Kaliningrad Oblast, and was born to Russian parents.She was born and brought up in Kaliningrad, Russia, and later moved to the United States during her teenage years. She relocated to Miami to pursue modeling, and after some time, to Florida and then to Los Angeles to become a full-time model....

Barry Gibb Birthday Highlights Birth Name Barry Alan Crompton Gibb Place Of Birth Douglas , UK Age 77 years old Birth Date September 1 1946 Barry Gibb Facts Child Star? no Occupation Musician, Songwriter Education & Qualifications Demesne Road Boys School Net Worth $9,000,000,000 Current Partner Linda Gray Children Stephen, Ashley, Travis, Michael, Alexandra Parents Hugh Gibb, Barbara Gibb Siblings Lesley Evans, Robin Gibb, Maurice Gibb About Barry GibbBarry Gibb is a British singer, songwriter, and record producer....

While schools close during the lockdown, your little ones may be looking to stay informed on the world around them. There are a number of great news resources online which are suitable for young Key Stage One and Two children, which ensure that young people can continue to learn and stay informed while they stay at home. With so much to choose from, we’ve picked out some of our favourite online kids news resources....

After entering the world of Biomutant for the first time, you’ll find yourself searching for toilets (and no, not for the reason you think). Toilets are considered a type of Old-World Gadget by our furry Biomutant friends, and for good reason: they are full of loot. Oh, and in case you’re wondering, toilets and ‘Flush-Stools’ are the same thing. Finding your first toilet will automatically start the Flush-Stool side quest. You can check your Journal at any time to see how many toilets you still need to find....

Erica Banks Birthday Highlights Birth Name Erica Scharmane Breaux Place Of Birth DeSoto, USA Age 25 years old Birth Date October 5 1998 Erica Banks Facts Child Star? no Occupation Rapper, Singer, Songwriter Education & Qualifications Texas A&M University-Commerce Net Worth $2,500,000 About Erica Banks Erica Banks is a TikTok sensation, who rose to fame with her rap music style in America.Her original name is Erica Scharmane Breaux, however, she is popularly known by her stage name Erica Banks....

Do you want to start your aquarium with a small fish? If yes, you may want to check out the steel blue lyretail, one of the most commonly found killifish variants widely purchased for aquariums. The scientific name of this fish is Fundulopanchax gardneri, and so it is also known as the gardener’s killi. This small and beautiful fish species has done an amazing job in moving worldwide from Nigeria and Cameroon....