There were no overcomplicated cutting-and-sticking tasks and no instructions other than to get stuck in, which is always such a relief.
Events
This month, soak up some culture with tot-friendly LDF pop-ups, vintage toy and video-game exhibitions, and storytelling in the clouds.
This month, make the most of the great outdoors with festivals, al fresco installations, park fun days and outdoor water-play.
This month, get messy with art in the park, check out the city’s best outdoor installations and build sandcastles at a pop-up urban beach.
I will say that I’ve been to a lot of other great messy-play sessions that cost a fifth of the price of Artplay, but it was good, and very messy.
This month, pop along to pop-up performances, run riot in private squares and check out this summer’s most anticipated exhibitions.
Simply deposit your offspring in the spacious creche and head next door for three whole hours of carefree chill-out time.
Sarah Issuree works as a part-time Latin teacher at a prep school in Knightsbridge. She has lived in Brockley for 11 months and has a 15-month-old daughter called Theodora and an eight-year-old step-daughter called Ava.
This month, salute the spring with outdoor puppet shows, dragon trails and festivals – then escape the rain with indoor theatre, pop-ups and interactive art.
As parents of preschoolers we’re the ones who are going to be reading the books, so we might as well pick ones we’re all going to appreciate.
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