Ice Art
This week we've been focusing on ice and what happens to water in its different states. We've also been trying not to kill each other: the home school honeymoon period is definitely over.
Read MoreWillow Weaving
Today was one of those days when you could really feel Spring was just around the corner: the sun was shining, Jenson had his shorts on and we were all happily playing in the garden. Today's project was weaving willow fish.
Read MoreSprouting Seeds
For the last five days we've been attempting to sprout our own seeds. I got the idea from one of my many kid gardening idea books and it seemed like a great way to get my own children involved in growing a few things as the onset of Spring approaches.
Read MoreGruffalo Storyboards
Yesterday was another really easy going day at home school. We had lots of fun creating story boards using pictures from the children's old Gruffalo themed Christmas calendars.
Read MoreJust A Really Nice Day
Quite simply, today was just a really nice day. We didn't plan anything or do too much, the day just unfolded fairly naturally.
Read MoreBig Garden Birdwatch
As lots of you will know, this weekend we took part in the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch. I say we, it was more me but I had a bloody brilliant time! I've been dubbed as the new Gill Oddie!
Read MoreLego Carrot Tree House
It's a new year and it feels like we are really finding our home ed feet. I know when we started this journey there were a few doubters, there probably still are. I however am no longer one of them. I don't care what anyone else thinks. Jenson thinks I'm the greatest thing since sliced bread and his is the only opinion that counts.
Read MoreRemy The Party Pup!
This blog was a bit of an epic one to write! Even if you don't read all the text, do scroll through the pictures as there are some lovely ones of Remy's party towards the end.
Read MoreThe Photo Studio School of Art!
The home ed life is certainly proving to have great variety! After yesterday's up and downs, today was a new day with lots of new fun to be had. Who knew when we woke up this morning that by this evening we would have made some life size art!
Read More999 Emergency!
It's been a day of mixed emotions. Our beloved dog Remy has been diagnosed with the canine equivalent of breast cancer. We won't know more until Wednesday. It left me feeling very upset and certainly not in the mood for a party, which is what Jenson and Wren had in mind from the moment they woke up. There's nothing like having kids though to pull you out of your thoughts and back into life and to be fair, a good party was what I needed to cheer me up.
Read MoreChristmas Crafts
We've started 2017 rather slowly. We spent a thoroughly enjoyable Christmas on Lundy Island and have continued its relaxed pace of life with ease!
Read MoreChemistry Whizz Kid!
Today we've enjoyed conducting some science experiments using a kitchen science kit that my sister bought the kids for Christmas. Each experiment requires certain apparatus from the kit as well as common kitchen ingredients.
Read MoreSnow Globes
We had a quiet day today after yesterday's busy activities. We were all still in bed at 8am and lounged around in our pyjamas most of the morning. I did a few emails and cleaned out the chickens while the kids did Lego/craft/watched Stick Man.
Read MoreA Home Ed Nativity
I've been involved in many school nativity plays over the years, both as a participant when I was little and watching my little ones as a parent. Today's take on the birth of Jesus was by far the most original and inspiring.
Read MoreA Cut Above The Rest
I think it would be fair to say that today was pretty difficult. It all started this morning. I could hear Jenson struggling with his Lego as I struggled to pull myself out of bed after a difficult night spent with Wren who had joined us at about 2am.
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