Education – discussions, how to help with certain topic areas
As much as we would all like to think that the Grammar School Entry test is a fair way of finding out who is capable of succeeding at Grammar School, it really is not. When our first son took the test we really did believe that if he was meant to go there he would … Read more
I don’t want to go back to school and it really makes me question whether I could home educate. It isn’t the fact that my boys aren’t being educated at their level, or having things adapted for them to help them not to be different, it isn’t even the other parents (let’s be honest some … Read more
Homework can be such a chore for parents and children alike depending on what is expected of them. That is why I love the idea that my boys get to pick a few topics from a list which allow them to focus on their strengths and likes – whilst allowing them to be creative. The … Read more
About Education Quizzes Family business Education Quizzes aim to promote family time and quizzing together. As an addition they also help boost academic success too. Their primary objective being to help children be successful by making the school curriculum easy and enjoyable. Quizzes are written by teachers and cover KS1, KS2, 11-Plus, KS3 and GCSE … Read more
We all want what is best for our children and most importantly that they are happy. Their school years are some of the most important in their life – so it is best that they go somewhere that is fulfilling and rewarding as can be. Choosing the right establishment for that experience to occur is … Read more
Children they cause you all manner of worries and upsets don’t they, but it is no easier when they grow up and leave home. At least when our oldest moved out we knew he was going into Halls of Residence at University which offered us some security in knowing that he was okay (there’s a … Read more
Project Mc2 Circuit Beats Project Mc Circuit Beats shows how you can make music out of almost anything and teaches about electrical circuits. The Project Mc2 series is designed to encourage more girls to be interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math); Project Mc2 Circuit Beats incorporate the science, technology and art. You … Read more
London is such an interesting place, with so much to see and do for all ages and all time of day! Since I have been blogging more commercially I have had more and more opportunities to visit both on my own and with my children/family. Either way it has really sparked the interest of my … Read more
I remember my mother being really pleased when my science teacher told her how much I enjoyed the subject one parents evening. I think that this is because she felt proud that she had given me the gift of enjoying a subject that can be more associate with being for boys. Of course this isn’t … Read more
Starting School Fears When my youngest started school I feared for his future. You see the thing is he wasn’t like the other children and showed a Global Developmental Delay. His speech was limited and so I never imagined that he would ever be able to read and write. I worried about whether he would … Read more