Five Minute Mum: Give Me Five: Five minute, easy, fun games for busy people to do with little kids

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We had a wall of velcro numbers but I’ve simplified it because funnily enough I don’t own either a laminator or a printer! And, of course, this book includes lots of five-minute games and activities designed by Daisy to help your child feel confident and excited about taking the big step to big school. When they’ve blended the word, pop it in the little bowl and let them tip the silly soup over your head or their head.

When you announced over Christmas that you were expecting a wee babba (human one, Henry is obviously your fur one! However last year I spent many a December evening, at 10:45pm on the way up to bed remembering I hadn’t moved the damn elf. Tell them this is how we can ‘crack the code’ by being a detective and working out the words from the sound clues. Maybe the baby will sleep well or you’ll find a way to manage it all with him strapped to you constantly. I see this book as the bridge between what goes on at school, and what goes on a home with your child’s learning, and hopefully it makes it seem less daunting for those of us that haven’t stepped foot inside an educational establishment since we walked out of our own school gates!So this year my way is fun, easy, and educational (I mean that’s what Christmas is all about right, education? I know I’m not alone in this, and so this year I have decided to get ahead of the game with a simple, easy idea.

A combination of her warm Essex wit, searing honesty about how her “Hinching” helps manage her anxiety and brilliantly simple cleaning tips have led to an appearance on This Morning and to a publishing deal - she’s currently putting the finishing touches on her first book. And in fact, it’s a good way to check the little ones are actually practicing the technique rather than just memorising words through context. It’s just, you see I’m a Mum and a devoted member of the Hinch army and I felt compelled to say this.On this page you’ll find all the games and activities I’ve played with my children since they have started school. Or if you are thinking, “oh bugger off Five Minute Mum I’ve got enough on my plate and chocolate each day is enough thanks”, then that’s all dandy too.