Exploring Nature with Children: Week 4

Vernal Equinox This week we explored the Moon, and why the season changes. A beautiful end to a beautiful month, and we are ready to welcome spring! We spent time outside stargazing, using an app called Star Walk 2 to learn about the zoo in the sky, as well as reading a book called Zoo … Continue reading Exploring Nature with Children: Week 4

Landport Adventure Playground…where kids can be kids.

Tuesday afternoon, after finishing their work for the morning, the kids and I decided to take the trip over to Portsmouth to go to our first big social meet since starting home ed. We had instructions to park in the big car park opposite, and walk over to the quite nicely tucked away gated entrance … Continue reading Landport Adventure Playground…where kids can be kids.

Busy Mondays! A day in the life of home ed.

We've had a super productive, fun and interesting day today; so I thought I'd write it up to inspire others or just give some general ideas of what to do in a day.... We generally start our mornings at 9am. The kids enjoy making their own breakfasts whilst I get the toddler ready. I spend … Continue reading Busy Mondays! A day in the life of home ed.

Spring Flowers Ice Activity.

We are outdoors lovers. So to wake up and see the sunshine made me super happy this morning. Yesterday I prepared some flowers in cake cases with water and froze them ready for this afternoon. This is a really good sensory activity for a range of age groups. For babies, it provides a sensory experience. … Continue reading Spring Flowers Ice Activity.