Category: Pre-School (3-5)

  • Iphone Apps for Kids – Postman Pat SDS

    When reviewing kid’s apps, I normally let my daughter really have a good play with them first. However, I have 3 promo codes to give away that expire shortly. So, just for you, I’ve had a right good play with Postman Pat Special Delivery Service (£1.99) this morning. It was recently released to celebrate Pat’s…

  • Iphone Apps for Kids – Pocket Playhome

    Pocket Playhome (available from iTunes for £1.49) I know this app was designed for kids but my mate and I, both circa 40, had a scream playing with it. It’s a virtual doll house where you can move around the house, turn the lights on and off, fry an egg, open the fridge, flick the…

  • St Alban’s South Signal Box

    We’ve just returned from St Alban’s South Signal Box as part of Heritage Open Days 2011.  We’ve gone by it countless times on the train ‘down to London’ as they say but we had no idea that it’s open to the public.   In fact, it’s open every second Sunday of the month.  Do check the…

  • Iphone Apps for Kids: Pirate Trio Academy

    Right from the start I liked the look of the Kids Iphone Apps ‘Love to Count‘ (£2.49) and ‘Shapes & Puzzles‘ (£1.99) from Pirate Trio Academy. Initially I thought they were a bit advanced for Madame, but then I noticed that the Shapes & Puzzles had a special module just for 3 year olds and…

  • I hate party bags!

    I have a very strong aversion to kid’s party bags; I don’t know where the fear comes from or where the tradition originated. Can we blame the yanks again? I’m doing my best to keep my daughters birthdays under control, as an ex-teacher I know how it can all get carried away. I’ve heard stories…