We have been learning about polar animals this term Inspired by watching Snow Babies Snow Bears and Snow Chicks Along with a documentary about Siberian tigers Seeing the children engrossed in the documentaries Motivated me to set up two small … Continue reading
During Advent my children have loved playing with a simple Cinnamon Scented Sensory Box It was super simple to set up With things we already had at home The potential for open ended play Was limited only by their imaginations … Continue reading
Five years ago I made a Christmas Sensory Box for Matilda Mae This year I wanted to do similar for Edie As she is the same age this Christmas As Tilda was for her first and only I wanted to … Continue reading
Christmas fever is slowly creeping into our house I try to keep it under control Until the day we head into London To see The Snowman This year we are all going And after the show We will have a … Continue reading
Yesterday I shared some Baby Play ideas Using pumpkins Today I have three more ideas That are fun for all the family to try These are great activities to do Alongside pumpkin carving Daddy is the main carver in our … Continue reading
Today has been all about the pumpkins in our house We have carved pumpkins every year since Esther and William were born Esther and William’s first word was star And their first pumpkins were carved stars Over the years we … Continue reading
Last Sunday we spent a lovely couple of hours Picking Pumpkins The sun was shining It was Daddy’s birthday We filled our barrow to bursting With far too many pumpkins Of all colours, shapes and sizes So for the next … Continue reading
Whenever we go on holiday I take books with us that are linked to where we are going Until this holiday The books have mostly been picture books This time when travelling to Cornwall We decided to read some Michael … Continue reading
We are incredibly lucky to live where we live Our tiny village is surrounded by fields and woodland We live very close to lots of lovely National Trust properties And other stately homes and gardens Our nearest visitor attraction Which … Continue reading
In the great green room … These words are recognised by all our children In Daddy’s rich deep voice These words dry tears Stop sobbing and screaming Soothe our babies Often to sleep These words Known off by heart Are … Continue reading