Puy du Fou Review
Puy du Fou Review – an educational and historical action attraction in Vendee France
Home Education
National Geographic Build Your Own Volcano Review
Build and erupt your own volcano with National Geographic STEM Kit from Bandai UK
National Geographic™ Crystal Lab Kits and The Original Sea Monkeys Review
We have been asked to be ambassadors for the National Geographic™ STEM educational kits from Bandai, which are a range of experiment-based discoveries that will appeal to both boys and girls. This month it was time to see what we think about the Crystal Lab Kits and The Original Sea Monkeys. National Geographic™ Green Crystal … Read more
National Geographic™ STEM Dig Kits Review
We have been asked to be ambassadors for the National Geographic™ STEM educational kits from Bandai, which are a range of experiment-based discoveries that will appeal to both boys and girls. I feel that STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) are really important for our children to learn about – but they can also … Read more
Ways to Encourage Reluctant Readers
No-one would argue about whether reading is a valuable life skill. But reading can be about more than just knowing what the words are but more the meaning behind them. Being able to identify what the writer’s purpose was, and whether they are trying to persuade you for example, are other important aspects of reading … Read more
Skipping School: Britain’s Invisible Kids
Home Education has been in the media a lot lately due to the discussion of a potential new bill to more closely monitor children not at school being suggested. The reasons given for this are to ensure that children are provided with an appropriate education and are safe. Who could argue with that right? The … Read more
Science Resources for Home Education
Science is such a fun subject, the one I remember most from my own education. The beauty of home education means you can dip into whichever method of learning works best for that moment in time – so I have compiled some different, fun, ways for learning science. Practical ways to help Children Learn Science … Read more
Recycling Project for Kids
The environment is a very important topic in my opinion, especially how humans impact on it and how we can take small steps to make it a better place for the future generations. The boys have grown up in a home with some things already utilised, making it the norm for their futures – such … Read more
Alton Towers Educational Workshops
As children headed back to school last week we headed for Alton Towers Resort with our Merlin Annual Pass. You may recall we have already been this season but this time however was to attend one of their educational workshops. The day was arranged by a kind lady in one of the Home Education groups, … Read more