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Who Invented Ping Pong?
Who invented Ping Pong? Was it a form of tennis for the vertically challenged or those desperate ...
What is the Best Age to Start Tennis Lessons for Kids?
With Wimbledon having recently served up the latest Grand Slam to take place in England, it is no...
What are Some Fun Summer Games?
The best summer games are ones that can be adapted to any space - An outside space that is. Whils...
Who Invented Wimbledon?
Who invented Wimbledon? No, it wasn’t the wombles. When we speak of Wimbledon, we all know that r...
How Can I Help My Child to Write Creatively?
Its National Writing Day! At Jaques, we are sharpening our pencils, blotting our pens, and asking...
Wimbledon 2021 Quiz
With the umpires preparing the courts and overhand smashes sending the ball spinning into sight, ...
What is a Good Age for Play Food Fun?
Amongst many typical parental words of guidance is, ‘Don’t play with your food’. So, asking, “Wha...
How Do You Prepare for Sports Day?
With summer on the horizon and school sports day preparing to couple eggs with spoons, there is...
DIY Slushies Recipe
How to Make Your Own Slushy Drinks at Home
Can you imagine a world in which you could make your o...
What do You Need for a Picnic?
What could be better to celebrate a summer staycation than with a touch of family-pleasing outs...
How Can I Practice Mindfulness with my Child?
Practising mindfulness has become increasingly important over recent years. Our growing awarene...
What is the Best Chess Set to Buy?
Father’s Day for the Chess Enthusiast Dad
Father’s Day brings with it the last-minute panic o...
What are the Best Games to Have at Your Wedding?
Preparing to tie the knot? Allow Jaques of London to the first to offer our congratulations. Of...
25 Ways to Turn Your Home into a Staycation Holiday
Holidays abroad remain a risky business and vacationing at home has never been more popular. Jo...
What is the Best First Pet for a Child?
Thinking about getting your child their first pet? Prepare to be excited! When it comes to the ...
How do you Teach Children about the Natural Environment?
A year of indoor irritation has made us appreciate the summer sun more than ever, and with mini E...
What Games Can You Play Indoor and Outdoor?
Family Fun, Come Rain or Shine!
With the summer sun sharing its boredom busting beams with us...
What are 10 Safety Rules Your Child Should Know?
Keeping our children safe is one of the top duties of parental responsibility. Our family busines...
What Skills Can Children Learn from Games?
Games are more than just fun and laughter, they also provide kids with a wonderful learning exper...
How Does a Play Kitchen Help a Child’s Development?
Little chefs unite! Prepare for pastries, salivate with spectacular sauces, and set the table for...