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Here is a template to make your own animal puppets! You can visit them in person at the Parkside Yards Nature Trail, Southall, London! Create a story with your animals and act it out in a puppet show!
Make your own collages this summer using these 5 pages of images I’ve cut out just for you! Print out the pages, cut out the images and arrange them onto postcards, greeting cards, or a framed masterpieces. Fun for the whole family! Share what you make @ourthrivinghivelondon
Gallery Guides: Print out and take these guides with you into the gallery or museum to ensure that you and your children are engaging with the current exhibitions.
Teen Book Recommendations: My daughter, Johanna (16) faithfully researches hundreds of books, taking into consideration aspects like sex and violence, while still ensuring they are intellectually stimulating. She has just started a blog called The Art of Reading which also has links to her full list of reviews on Goodreads. Check it out!

Host your own swap!! Are you interested in connecting with your neighbors and sharing your love of books? Why not host a book swap in your community? Download this brief, FREE guide to get started! Here is the LINK to my book swap page that I host twice a year, as well as a LINK to the template that I use to create my flyers. Have more questions? Reach out at ourthrivinghive@gmail.com
Here is a list of some of my kids’ favorite middle grade fiction books. I’ll keep it updated!
A Mother’s Prayer. Download and print this card/bookmark and keep it handy!
In a society where motherhood is laden with stereotypes, expectations, and judgement, I pray variations of this often. Every season of motherhood has presented me with different sets of opportunities and limitations both inside and outside of the home. It’s my responsibility to be honest about what they are and to choose God’s best for the now, in light of eternity.








