Category Archives: Homeschooling

School Supplies

As I mentioned previously, we have been having a few homeschool wobbles around here. We had a long think, changed our approach, changed our routine, rhythm and schedule. To celebrate the new start we also bought some lovely new school … Continue reading

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Kids Crafts – Alberto Giacometti Sculptures

The little ones have been ill with a virus on and off over the last three weeks, so they were really happy when a very,very thoughtful parcel from Woodland Children arrived on our doorstep. The little box opened up to … Continue reading

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Spring Book List ( And some Spring Apps, too!)

I just love Spring! I’m glad it is finally time for all the flowers to grow and I can’t wait to see some more of the sun! To get us all into the right mood I have put together our … Continue reading

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Happy Tu B’Shvat

Today Jewish people celebrate the New Year for the Trees, sometimes called the Birthday for Trees. We celebrated by doing tree crafts like making a tree from pipe-cleaners. We also planted a little Jade Tree in a pot Emily made … Continue reading

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Lesson Plan Planning

Today, with three ill and sleepy little ones, I spent some time preparing our homeschool lesson plan for the next twelve months. I have planned all our daily activities and twelve unit studies complete with crafts, lapbooks and field-trips. Each … Continue reading

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