National Tree Week and Children in Need

National Tree Week and Children in Need

Author: Fun Kids November 22, 2024 Duration: 23:33

We're going to be talking about robots piece of art, this year's fundraising for Children in Need and National Tree Week. We're also going to be having a big debate about whether prisons should be nicer places.

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