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News - March 2026
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How Storytelling Can Calm Anxious Children
27th March 2026
By Yasmine Anane, bestselling children’s author of The Family Tree and Whitney the Wasteater and the Wrong Bite Bedtime can often be the hardest part of the day. The lights go down, the noise fades, and suddenly all the feelings come rushing in. A child who seemed fine all afternoon might...
Travel Back to the Golden Age of the Vikings
25th March 2026
Vikings: The Immersive Experience is a revolutionary new immersive, educational and historical exhibition open for a limited time at London's Dock X. It offers an unprecedented deep dive into the lives of the Viking world’s most formidable family: King Ragnar Lodbrok, the wise Queen Kraka (Aslaug),...
The Magic Faraway Tree: A world of magic awaits at Prezzo Italian
19th March 2026
To celebrate the magical new big-screen adventure The Magic Faraway Tree (in cinemas from Friday 27th March), Prezzo Italian is bringing the wonder of the Faraway Tree to life with enchanting dining experiences for children and families across the UK. Now, a whole new generation can discover the adventure...
Life Skills 101 for Kids
16th March 2026
Primary Times offers practical insights and easy tips to turn everyday tasks into learning adventures. Teaching children life skills doesn’t have to be a chore. In fact, everyday activities – like packing school bags, helping with meals, or even creating an Easter card – can be turned...
Making School Meals Matter with Jamie Oliver
14th March 2026
Primary Times chats to Jamie Oliver about transforming school meals, inspiring healthy habits and empowering the next generation… A hugely influential chef and food campaigner, Jamie Oliver is a global phenomenon with bestselling cookery books loved by families everywhere. Through The Jamie...
The UK is set for a spectacular summer of butterflies - and everyone is invited to take part!
11th March 2026
This year, alongside its hugely popular Big Butterfly Count, the charity is launching something brand new - a vote to discover Britain’s Favourite Butterfly! Famous for its annual Big Butterfly Count, in which tens of thousands of people spend 15 minutes counting butterflies, Butterfly Conservation...