February Newsletter

Love & Kindness

Whoop - we have got through the darkest quarter of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and daffodils are back in the shops. Those bright yellow flowers are what I treat myself to when I do the food shop. They bring so much bang for their buck and it got me thinking about how noticing the little things makes life more joyous.

February is a short month, the littlest of the year, but it brings many things to celebrate and notice, including snowdrops, pancakes (a family favourite) and LOVE! I know many people say Valentine's is just an over-commercialised day, but I for one am all for spreading love and kindness and it doesn't have to cost.

It also brings Candlemas, Ash Wednesday and Lent. Ramadan is expected to start on 28 February. Even if you are not religious they provide great learning experiences and ways to celebrate.

I have learned that living in the present and taking note of these monthly celebrations and changes helps reduce my anxiety.

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Jen aka Mum in the Mad House

Valentines Crafts

Looking for Valentine crafts and activities for kids? Look no further. As I do more I will make sure that they are added, so make sure you pin or bookmark this page. I love learning, creating, making and baking seasonally and you might not celebrate Valentine’s day, but love is forever eternal.

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February Printables

We all know that Valentine's Day is the 14th Feb, but did you know that Random Acts of Kindness Day is the 17th?

February Activities

Roses

As much as I adore homemade flowers such as our beautiful cake case daffodils, nothing beats the simple rose.

Each of these simple paper roses starts as a circle. See how here.

Painted Candles

I see painted candles all over the internet, however, they use acrylic paint and even if it is water based I am unsure of the efficacy of burning them and for me, I love candlelight

So I used the wax candle pens I got at Christmas and tried painting with them; this is the outcome.

Paper Plate Clock

Whether you are teaching your children to tell the time or want a great craft activity, a paper plate clock is an excellent way to get talking about time as you make one.

I love this simple activity especially as it has flaps that lift up for minutes.

Ojo De Dios

Make an easy God’s Eyes or Ojo de Dios using popsicle sticks and yarn. It is a great craft, perfect for working on fine motor skills, but also brilliant for learning basic weaving.

We also love making these with variegated yarn and twigs collected on a nature walk.

February Eats

Slow cooker meals to get us through the dark winter days and the occasional treat - February is all about balance. This month I am sharing smoothies that are kid-approved and simple pizza bites (perfect for afterschool snacks or lunch boxes). Plus a simple microwave sponge pudding for a sweet homemade treat.