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Home Learning LuschkaOctober 3, 2015 8

Free Printable Resources For Roald Dahl’s Matilda

When we plan our themes, I always spend a bit of time making printable resources that can act as time fillers – something to keep the kids busy for 5…Continue Reading →

Non-Food Recipes

Matilda’s Chocolate Playdough – Fantastic Playdough Recipe!

I’ve made many a batch of playdough in my time, but I’ve never been excited enough by a recipe to…

Luschka 5October 2, 2015
Home Learning

How We Plan Our Home Ed Learning Themes

Something I’m often asked is how we choose our learning themes, and how we ‘schedule’ our time. People often comment…

Luschka 4October 1, 2015
Book Reviews LuschkaSeptember 30, 2015 9

Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere {Book Review & Craft}

Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere is a brightly coloured story book about pumpkins on their way to a big Halloween parade. There are sad pumpkins and happy pumpkins, scary pumpkins and scared…Continue Reading →

Creative Development

Make A Pumpkin Garland

It’s coming up for Pumpkin Time, so it’s time to decorate our learning space with something a little different for…

Luschka 7September 29, 2015
Competitions

{Competition} Win A Doc McStuffins Pet Vet Play Set

One of the perks of blogging sometimes, is when the post arrives with goodies for the kids. I don’t spend…

Luschka 196September 28, 2015
On Mama's Mind LuschkaSeptember 24, 2015 4

House Moves, The North Wind & Itchy Feet

I was at an event yesterday where I met a lot of people for the first time. As you do when you’re meeting people, the question ‘where have you come…Continue Reading →

Products

#panmovie – Peter Pan’s Latests Cinema Appearance

This weekend past my girls and I were invited to a sneak preview of Pan, the newest in the Peter…

Luschka 4September 23, 2015
Motherhood

Elastoplast Launch New Vintage Tin

My family pretty much keep the plaster industry in business. Aside from the fact that I’m really accident prone in…

Luschka 3September 22, 2015
Competitions LuschkaSeptember 18, 2015 6

Scooby-Doo Stop Motion Videos & Win £150 From Smythstoys

Check out these fab Scooby-Doo stop motion videos created using the brand new LEGO Scooby-Doo sets!  New videos will be uploaded weekly – so be sure to visit ScoobyDoo.com and subscribe…Continue Reading →

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