13 Chinese New Year Ideas For Children {{PlayLearning}}
The Chinese New Year celebrations begin around the world this week, and while we have no actual reason for ‘celebrating’ Chinese New Year, I thought it would be a fun…Continue Reading →
How To: Make A Rain Stick {{Australia Day Craft}}
I’ve made a few attempts at rain sticks in the past, because I’ve always loved the sound, but I have…
What A Lovely Sound {{Book Review}}
What A Lovely Sound by Starr Meneely follows a young girl, Melody Jane, as she leaves a busy, bustling city with all…
Bringing Death Home
My mother and father came to England to visit us for a holiday. Her cancer was in remission, miraculously and it was time to visit the grand children she loved…Continue Reading →
MINE – A Story About Sharing And Taking Turns {{Book Review}}
Ah, the joy of having two girls. Or two children. I’m not sure if gender makes a difference here, but…
Home Made Christmas Advent Calendars
Am I alone in feeling like every time I blink a day has passed? I just never seem to get…
Rural Life Centre, Tilford, Farnham, Surrey {Mamaventurers}
During half term, our Mamaventurer group took the children to the Rural Life Centre in Tilford, Surrey. We had an amazing day out, and the 1 – 4 year old…Continue Reading →
Greenwich Planetarium For Under 5’s {Mamaventurers}
Greenwich Planetarium, actually called Peter Harrison Planetarium, is a 120-seat digital laser planetarium, situated in Greenwich Park, London and is part…
The Living Rainforest, Berkshire {PlayLearning Themes}
Our playlearning – slash – pre homeschooling theme this fortnight is rainforests. I was very excited, therefore, to discover that…
{PlayLearning} Autumn Sensory Boxes
I do love Autumn in England. It is incredibly beautiful. We seem to have skipped Autumn, as far as temperatures are concerned, which is unfortunate, as Autumn sunshine mixed with…Continue Reading →