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Regular readers will know that I’ve been teaching my son the alphabet (Letter Learning Journey). But since we’ve moved house and he’s started school it’s kind of fell by the wayside. I have been teaching him in alphabetically order and he’s been learning phonetically at school. I think TREES are really interesting this time of … Read more
As I have previously mentioned, I’m currently doing an Adult Education Class in Scrap-booking with the lovely Amanda. Here I am going to show you in photos how she taught me to do a Kite fold This is in order for me to put little bits in (tickets etc) for Scrapbooking. They look so nice I’m sure … Read more
So the letter came today (with the wrong address might I add) to say that it’s time to decide where my son is going to school. Now lots of parents have difficulty in deciding which school to pick. With this being my 4th child and having 2 already at primary school then this should have … Read more
With a week off school and not much money, families need to find more thrifty ways of amusing their children. We spent a few hours just walking to the supermarket and back looking at what Mother Nature had to offer during the Autumn season. There were cobwebs And a bee and flowers and blue mushrooms … Read more
When I saw this Gift Bag Tutorial at Hello Sandwich I just knew I had to make one with the children as Treat Bags. I think it is quiet straight forward and even my 5 year old made one (under guidance). Fold your piece of paper in half horizontally – note this is the size your gift bag … Read more
We are currently on half term and what better way to pass the time than doing a bit of Halloween craft by making Pumpkin Plates. This simple activity involves just paper plates, crayon and orange plate (green feathers/or green paint optional) Simply draw your pumpkin face or pattern onto the paper plate with a black … Read more
Craft with Children doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated.With Halloween coming up I thought I’d show you how we cheaply and easily made a ghost from a few materials we had around the house. He looks so simple doesn’t it – well that’s because he is. All you need is a milk carton, a … Read more
Well the clocks go back on Sunday 28th October 2012 I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who seems to have children who have just started sleeping in. Well now it’s all going to shift about and I will not GAIN an hour – oh no I am going to lose it!! Because say … Read more
Our youngest son most likely has Autism. I say most likely as we haven’t actually seen anyone that can officially give him the “label” diagnosis. I would like to go and see the pediatrician, and for them to tell me that, no actually he is fine – that I just have very poor parenting skills and … Read more
No I have not won anything – wouldn’t that be so very fabulous! But my dear friend over at Littlelilypad has secured a spot in the Top 100 Business Mums Award Now for her to win she needs YOUR help please. It can be as quick as a tweet – or a blog post. For more … Read more