Roxanne Sancto

About Roxanne Sancto

Roxanne is a writer, Yoga, and English teacher who is always covered in glue and paint stains. With a deep love for animals, she currently cares for four fur babies and often finds herself bringing home a new pet every time she goes for a walk. Roxanne's work as a teacher keeps her up to date with the latest kid lingo and trends, both in the UK and Spain, ensuring that her lessons are engaging and relevant to her students' interests.

Family interest

Language & Literacy

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Writing

Recent Work

17 Best Children's Art Classes In London

Exposing your child to art and encouraging their own creativity from a young age is one of the best things you can do for them.

It teaches kids to self-express through colours and patterns and can even help them to translate ideas and emotions they find difficult to communicate onto canvass or paper.

Art also stimulates the development of their own likes and dislikes in terms of the materials they prefer working with, but also the artists and paintings, sculptures, illustrations and designs they feel drawn to. There are so many art classes for kids in London as well as plenty of exhibitions and workshops for the whole family to enjoy too.

Check out the seventeen best kids’ art classes near you.

Ages 0-99Arts, Crafts & Design

How To Keep Your Family Safe On A Trip To The Cinema

Let's be honest - we have all indulged in Netflix marathons and cosy movie nights at home for the last three months.

And as much as we love cuddling up on the couch to enjoy our all-time favourites, nothing quite compares to seeing the action happen on the big screen and feeling a sense of cinematic togetherness with other movie-goers.

Things sure have changed since we last stood in line, eagerly waiting to get our tickets and see a film with all our favourite actors.

This time around, it will feel strangely daring and adventurous and, for some parents and families, downright anxiety-inducing.

It's only natural - we are dealing with a new reality, one in which even going to the movies could be potentially dangerous, and it is essential to be patient and kind to ourselves and others, as we navigate these unexplored territories.

Ultimately, it all comes down to being responsible and taking precautionary measures to prevent any risk to yourselves or others, and there are many ways to do so.

Setting out with a solid route plan and all the things necessary for extra security, will make your first trip to the movies after lockdown a confident and fun experience.

Remember to keep following government advice for England, Scotland and Wales regarding social distancing rules.

Ages 0-99Parenting Tips

Top Country Parks In Kent

The weather has been phenomenal these past few weeks and, while we're all itching to get outside and catch some sun rays, we need to be responsible about our choices.

A crowded park or hiking trail isn't much fun on any day, but these days it is especially important to avoid places as such as much as possible. A great place to do so is in the Kent county, where the parks are open and spacious and social distancing won't pose an issue at all.

So, pack a picnic and escape the London grind for the beautiful green countryside!

Remember to keep following government advice for England regarding travel, and please bear in mind that cafés, toilets and play areas are subject to changing closing measures during lockdown.

Sports & Active Play

Ages 0-99Days Out

DIY Personalised T-Shirts At Home

Decorating and creating T-shirts is as educational as it is fun.

While getting creative with sequins or fabric markers, different kinds of tie-dying techniques or printing methods is the main incentive, it's also a great lesson in repurposing old clothes and turning them into something exciting and new. Get the kids started on slow fashion at an early age and they'll end up contributing to a sustainable future in fashion!

Ages 0-99Arts, Crafts & Design

Party Like You Mean It: How To Throw An Eco-Friendly Party

Whether you're throwing a party for your toddler or your thirteen-year-old, there are so many ways to get creative with decorations, themes, homemade cakes and desserts - and there's no reason why you should spend a small fortune on plastic cups and plates either.

In fact, we'd be willing to bet that your home is a treasure trove of things that could easily be reused and recycled to make eco-friendly party decorations. Set an example for all future parties: make use of the things you already have instead of creating more unnecessary waste.

Here are three ideas that will help you get this eco-party started!

Ages 0-99Birthdays

5 Best Educational Programmes On Netflix For Animal-Loving Kids

The whole home-schooling concept can feel daunting at first, and it will certainly come with its challenges, especially while you're still finding your groove as a family and as a parent-turned-teacher!

Luckily, Netflix offers plenty of wonderful alternatives to boring ol' classroom-style teaching. There are lots of fun and, most importantly, educational series available to stream at any time - especially for children who love animal programmes.

Whether your kid is a jungle fanatic or an aspiring marine biologist, Netflix will help you answer all their burning questions about their favourite animals by ways of exciting and captivating programmes specifically geared at children.

Here are Kidadl's top picks of the 5 best educational programmes streaming on Netflix: a must for animal-loving kids!