This is a sponsored post Journaling is a topic that people are very familiar with or don’t have much interest at all. It tends to be something with the connotations of boring adult activities. But as a child, you’ll notice … Continue reading
Author Archives: Jennie
Mrs Noah’s Song
“Listen,” said Mrs Noah to the children. “If you want to learn how to sing, first you must learn how to listen. Close your eyes now, tight shut, and open your ears, wide, wide.” Oh my! This story is a … Continue reading
Teaching Your Child To Solve Problems Independently #ad
This is a sponsored post As a parent, it is comforting knowing your child is able to independently solve problems. This could be forgetting lunch or losing their homework. Regardless, it is an important skill to acquire, especially at a … Continue reading
Books To Help Children Understand Food Poverty and Food Banks
An email dropped into my inbox this morning Saying that a third of children Are arriving at school hungry each day Because they have not had any breakfast at home For many children their free school meal Is the only … Continue reading
Helping Your Child Choose Their A-Levels #ad
This is a sponsored post After the stress of GCSE exams pass and relief is felt by both parent and child, a new obstacle comes your way. Helping your child choose their A levels. It differs to their exams in … Continue reading
Seed and Listen: How Evelyn Glennie A Deaf Girl Changed Percussion
“It all begins with listening. If you listen to your dreams, then let your imagination run wild and believe in yourself, you can achieve anything.” Evelyn Glennie Today I am sharing with you a collection of books about listening, not … Continue reading
Fletcher and the Rockpool
This morning we headed to the beach To play in the sand and explore the rockpools We took with us one of our favourite summer books The brilliant and beautiful Fletcher and the Rockpool We adore Fletcher He is a … Continue reading
My Friend The Octopus
I have no idea how to begin reviewing The brilliant and beautiful My Friend The Octopus There is so much I want to say But I do not want to give too much away My Friend The Octopus Is a … Continue reading
The Boy Who Rescued A Rainbow
Stories are magical aren’t they? They speak to us all in different ways Reach out to our hearts and souls To help and heal Soothe and support They give us hope When we need it the most The Boy Who … Continue reading
Everything You Know About Minibeasts Is WRONG!
We love minibeasts! It is a subject we revisit in our home education Every summer Each year I am amazed how much my little learners know And amazed by how much we learn There is ALWAYS more to know about … Continue reading