Family

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By Holly O'Mahony

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If you’re yet to take your brood to watch a movie in the great outdoors this summer, there’s still time. London is playing home to several pop-up screens right now, and plenty of them are south of the river. Huzzah! Having already touched down in Clapham, Dulwich and Wimbledon this summer, touring favourite Luna Cinema heads next to Kew Gardens (August 31 - September 4), where screenings of Moana and an Enacto sing-along are among its family-friendly line-up. Meanwhile, Pop Up Screens is calling in at Hither Green (August 19 - 21) and Greenwich Peninsula (August 26 - 28), showing The Greatest Showman, Ghostbusters Afterlife and Moulin Rouge!.

Luna Cinema at Kew Gardens, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 2DF. Admission: £14.75 - £17.75. www.thelunacinema.com/venue/ kew-gardens/

Pop Up Screens, Hither Green, Manor House Gardens, Taunton Road, SE13 5SU / Greenwich Peninsula, Central Park, East Parkside, SE10 0BN. Admission: £10. www.popupscreens.co.uk/

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DIscoVeRInG tHe secRet GARDen

Frances Hodgson Burnett's classic story The Secret Garden, about a girl who discovers wonders hidden in a sprawling country house, is the inspiration behind an immersive exhibition running this summer at the Garden Museum. The story has been adapted multiple times since its release over a century ago and the exhibition celebrates some of its most familiar illustrations. A series of interactive games, trails and the chance to do some light gardening will keep little ones engaged.

Garden Museum, 5 Lambeth Palace Road, London SE1 7LB. Until September 4, 10am - 5pm, daily. Admission: £14/kids go free. www.gardenmuseum.org.uk/

Got a restless summer holidayer on your hands and in need of some support to keep them busy? The Black Prince Trust is offering a host of free sports lessons to kids and teens aged 8 - 18 over the summer holidays in a bid to boost physical activity and group participation. There’s boxing, basketball, football and multi-sport sessions to get involved with, and as an added bonus, healthy lunches are provided for free to those who take part in the sessions. On top of that, the trust is giving short, 30-minute workshops on all-important topics including nutrition, employment and mental health.

Black Prince Community Trust, 5 Beaufoy Walk, Off Black Prince Road, London SE11 6AA. July 25 - August 26, 10:30am - 4pm. Admission: FREE. www.blackprincetrust.org.uk/activitybooking/

tHAt’s A tUne!

What’s your favourite song? Or the one that always puts you in a dancing mood? Or the first ever single you bought on vinyl (or tape, or CD, or, er, whatever the kids do these days)? Whatever it is, come and celebrate it at Brixton House, where ‘Tune! Vinyl Record Storytelling’ is a project encouraging visitors to share the stories behind the songs they love most. Bring your vinyls and the whole family along with you.

The Nook at Brixton House, 385 Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8GL. August 12, 5pm. Admission: FREE. www.brixtonhouse.co.uk/ shows/tune-vinyl-record-storytelling/

BRoADWAY BAnGeRs FoR tInY tots

Take your littlest ones to new, multipurpose arts venue Woolwich Works to catch its popular family show Baby Broadway. Listen out for musical hits you know and love (including songs from Mary Poppins, Singin’ in the Rain, Mamma Mia and Frozen), and sing along to numbers from the shows which have dazzled on the star-studded streets of Broadway and the West End. On top of that, expect bubbles, puppets and plenty of space to throw some shapes. The event is open to all ages – from newborns to grandparents.

The Fireworks Factory, 11 No 1 Street, Royal Arsenal, London SE18 6HD. August 13, 11am. Admission: £10.50/£9 concessions/under 6 months go free. www.woolwich.works/events/baby-broadway-1

HIstoRY tIme At eLtHAm PALAce

The Medieval era is being resurrected at Eltham Palace for the summer holidays, where school aged kids are being summoned to find out what life was like for those who lived between the 5th and 15th centuries. The programme promises jester workshops, archery, storytelling and lessons in courtly etiquette. Those who want to get even more into character can become a Medieval actor and take part in a series of interactive Robin Hood plays, from August 1 - 7. Pray thee, book now to avoid disappointment.

Eltham Palace and Gardens, Court Yard, Eltham, Greenwich, SE9 5NP. Events until September 4, times vary depending on event. Admission: £17:60/£10:60 children. www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/whats-on/ eltham-medieval-season/

Buzzing Battersea

Ideally situated in the heart of London’s Battersea Park the zoo has so much to offer children and their families throughout the summer, with over 100 amazing animals from around the world to the energy burning activity playgrounds including a life size fire engine and sea rescue helicopter!

Check in on the exotic monkeys, tamarinds and lemurs - maybe you could follow a keeper as they feed the otters and meerkats. Our new edition this year and proving very popular with all ages are the beehives. London Beekeeper Association help us care for the bees and are happy to answer any questions when they are at the zoo. If you would like to be even closer to the animals why not try a Keeper Experience and enjoy the company of a keeper throughout your visit, and see how they spend their days caring for the beautiful animals and birds at Battersea Park Children’s Zoo?

For more information visit our web site www.Batterseaparkzoo.co.uk

BE AMAZED BY WILDLIFE

Meet our amazing animals at this family friendly zoo in the heart of Battersea Park. After listening to our many keeper talks and watching the feeding sessions, why not have fun on our adventure play areas. Located next to our farm you will find a life sized helicopter, fire engine and tractor, along with a sandpit, swings, wooden fort, climbing ropes and much more.

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo Battersea Park London SW11 4NJ T: 020 7924 5826

Boosting your child’s homework confidence

We’ve all been there..... it’s evening time and you find that your child is resisting doing their homework. So now, in addition to being a parent, provider, chef, taxi driver, etc, you get to be the homework enforcer. (P.S. it’s a thankless job) David Carnochan Centre Manager of Mathnasium in Dulwich, who specialise in teaching mathematics, speaks with parents regularly and they tell him what works. Here are his top 5 tips.

1/ Environment

Create a homework friendly area with keys materials like pencils, paper, textbooks etc at hand. Try to ensure this is well lit and away from distractions like TV & Video games

2/ Establish a schedule Get them into a good habit. Form a routine and agree guidelines such as assignments must be completed before play time or TV.

3/ Be a mentor & a motivator While its important children take ownership of their homework it really helps to show interest. Ask about assignments and quizzes. Get them to show you their work and solicit feedback. Help them make a plan if they have a lot of work.

4/ Praise their work Acknowledge their efforts, recognise improvements in concentration, handwriting or recent marks. Maybe agree a treat if work is completed on time.

5/ Don’t be scared to ask for help. Many schools have a homework portal on their website. Ask about availability of extra study sessions / clubs. If regular challenges persist talk with your child’s teacher. David explains that Mathnasium, (The Maths Learning Centre) help students catch up and get ahead in maths by making it fun. Their highly trained tutors also set aside time at the conclusion of lessons to provide support with school homework, so the student feels better prepared, transforming homework frustration into a welcome challenge. dulwich@mathnasium.co.uk ∙ www.mathnasium.co.uk/dulwich ∙ 0208 299 1171

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