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There are so many wonderful letter K words I could do this letter for forever. So this K is for Kids because I think they’ve had so much fun with it. My youngest just LOVES painting – so any excuse. I wanted to show him how the paint didn’t stay on the crayon – but … Read more
As you may know my little boy starts school this year and we’ve been learning letters alphabetically (see our learning journey so far here). It seems different schools integrate children differently. The school our son has got into, introduce the children for an hour a week (now) over several weeks (4 in this case). Today … Read more
Chimney Sweep costumes come up so much, at various times of the year. Obviously chimney sweeps need a brush! Here is how you can cheaply and easily make your own. Chimney Sweep Occasions Maybe your school has had some idea that they want your child to dress up as a Chimney Sweep for Victorian Day. … Read more
News Michael Jackson purchases a ranch which he named Neverland. Roy Orbison’s last concert before his death Acid House music sweeps the UK. Celine Dion wins the Eurovision song contest. Microsoft releases windows 2.1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Films Rain man Who framed Roger Rabbit Big Cocktail Beaches ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Celebrity Weddings Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan Tom Hanks and … Read more
If you followed our letter learning journey, you will know that I skipped A because our son already knew that letter as it’s the first letter of his name. Well we are about to undergo a new start by buying our first home so what better time to learn about the start of the alphabet … Read more
News The BBC cancels the appearance of Coca Cola sponsorship credits in the music charts in its BBC One Top of the Pops show, after criticism from politicians and health campaigners that it would be promoting junk food and unhealthy drink products to teenagers. The inquest into Diana the Princess of Wales’ Death was officially opened Vauxhall launched it’s 5th generation of … Read more
Hopefully we will see a bit of Summer soon and the children will play more and more outside. I think these pictures speak for themselves really about what good value for money a Trampoline is but I shall tell you a bit too. They are good exercise Good for counting – number of jumps Suitable … Read more
Daddy Biscuits All you need: 250g softened butter 140g castor sugar 1 egg yolk vanilla essence 300g plain flour icing sugar sweeties (although for a healthy snack these can be substituted with fruit) Method 1. Mix together the butter and sugar in a large bowl with a wooden spoon 2. Add the egg yolk and … Read more
I feel so much agggggh right now that I feel I could actually explode. So I thought right Tea & Sympathy is what I need – and it is Tuesday after all. That and I could show you my Tea Cup pictures I took. My first born has Asperger’s Syndrome. He is very intelligent, and … Read more