Auntie Pam's Kirklees

18/01/2026

In the activity corner today we have:
Paper Snowflakes.

You will need:
White paper
Scissors.

How to:
1. You need to start with a square piece of paper. If starting with a rectangle, fold the corner to the edge and trim the excess paper off.
2. Fold The Square In Half Into Triangles
3. Fold The Triangle In Half Again
4. Fold One Side 1/3 Of The Way In
5. Repeat For The Other Side
6. Trim Off Extra Paper
7. Cut Designs
8. Open It Up

Activity from: https://craftyartideas.com/paper-snowflakes-5-minutes/ (has step by step picture instructions)

17/01/2026

On the table today we have:
Vegan Banana Pancakes

You will need:
1 large ripe banana (around 150g)
2 tbsp golden caster sugar
¼ tsp fine salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil plus extra for cooking
120g self-raising flour
½ tsp baking powder
150ml oat, almond milk or soya milk
syrup
sliced banana and berries, to serve (optional)

How to make:
1. Mash the banana in a mixing bowl. Stir in the sugar, salt and oil. Add the flour and baking powder and mix thoroughly. Make a well in the centre and gradually whisk in the milk. The batter should be a thick, droppable consistency.
2. Heat a little oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add 2 tbsp of the batter to make American-style pancakes. You will be able to make about 4-5 at a time. Fry on each side for 2-3 mins until golden. Serve with syrup, sliced banana and berries, if you like.

16/01/2026

16/01/2026

Our Outreach is back!

15/01/2026

Introducing your baby to free-flow cups from 6 months can
help avoid tooth decay. Stop using baby bottles from the
age of 1 year. Visit Start for Life for more tips and advice.

13/01/2026

Flu can be serious if you are pregnant, for you and your unborn baby.

• The flu vaccination protects both mother and baby from severe flu complications and passes protection to the baby, which lasts for the first few months of life.
• If you have flu while you’re pregnant, it could cause your baby to be born prematurely or have a low birth weight.
• You are at a higher risk of severe illness, hospitalisation, and complications like pneumonia from the flu.
• The flu vaccine is safe during pregnancy and cannot give you or your baby the flu because it does not contain a live virus.
• The flu jab is recommended at any stage of your pregnancy, from the first few weeks up to your due date and even if you are breastfeeding.

Getting the flu vaccine as soon as you can will mean you and your baby are less likely to experience complications if you catch the virus.

If you are aged 18 or over, are pregnant and have not yet had your flu vaccine, you can:

• Contact your GP surgery to book an appointment
• Book a vaccination appointment at a pharmacy via the NHS website or via the NHS App
• You can find a walk-in flu vaccine pharmacy and attend without an appointment.
• Or contact your maternity service/midwife for information about the vaccine.

12/01/2026

However you’re feeling, get the care you need by
visiting speakwithamidwife.co.uk.

In most cases, a midwife appointment can be
booked online

11/01/2026

On the activity table today we have:
Sparkly Icicles

You will need:
Aluminium Foil
Silver Twine
White Glue
Blue Glitter

How to make:
1. Start by cutting or tearing a piece of aluminium foil a few centimetres longer than you want your icicle to be. Then tear off the lower corners to give a blunt triangle. This helps your icicle craft taper.
2. With the aluminium foil shiny side down fold over the top few centimetres of the flat edge. This helps strengthen the finished icicle craft and adds bulk to the upper section too.
3. Cut a section of silver cord, tie it into a loop and glue it onto one end of the folded aluminium foil so it sticks out of the top. You could also use sticky tape too if you prefer.
4. To make the shape of your sparkly icicles loosely roll the aluminium foil up widthways, starting at the end with the hanging thread attached.
5. When you have a roll of aluminium foil gently squeeze along its length to make the shape of your icicle. You need to squeeze very gently at the top and very tightly at the bottom. This is great for kids motor skill and control development.
6. Once you are happy with the shape of your homemade icicles you can start to apply a shimmery shiny layer.
7. When your icicles have their glue you can then sprinkle on your chosen colour of glitter. Do this over a paper plate because it saves the glitter from going everywhere!
8. Once the glue has dried finish off your sparkly icicle craft by shaking off any loose glitter and hanging them on display.

Craft from- https://kidscraftroom.com/sparkly-icicle-craft/

10/01/2026

In the kitchen today we have:
Chicken Stroganoff

You will need:
2 tbsp olive oil
4 skinless chicken breasts- Chunked
2 onions- finely sliced
4 garlic cloves- crushed
1 tbsp sweet paprika
400ml chicken stock
4 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
200g soured cream or crème fraiche
rice, mash or pasta, to serve

How to make:
1. Heat half the oil in a frying pan and fry the chicken pieces over a medium high heat, stirring frequently. until golden brown. Season and transfer to a plate.
2. Heat the remaining oil and lower the heat to medium. Fry the onion for 6-8 mins until softened but not golden, then stir in the garlic and paprika. Fry for a minute until fragrant, then pour in the stock, and add the Dijon and Worcestershire sauce. Tip in the seared chicken with any resting juices, and simmer for 5-6 mins until reduced slightly and the chicken is cooked through.
3. Over a low heat, stir in the soured cream until just combined to create a creamy sauce, and it’s just started to simmer. Serve with rice, mash or pasta, if you like.

Recipe from-https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/chicken-stroganoff