Starting Grammar School After Home Education
Our son’s first term at grammar school after home education
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How Easy is it to Not to Drink Alcohol?
Alcohol is the legal high. I assume we just believe it can’t be that bad or it would be against the law to drink it. No matter how much we are told how many units are okay though I just don’t think we seem to listen. Everyone it feels is doing it and they mostly … Read more
Letterbox Lab Science Subscription Box with UOpen #ad
Letterbox Labs are a science subscription box that fits through your letterbox. Perfect for those like us who are home educating, those with children who want a little extra fun and learning, or just to encourage an extra love of science. This post contains affiliate links. Subscription boxes are on the increase – they allow … Read more
National Geographic Build Your Own Volcano Review
Build and erupt your own volcano with National Geographic STEM Kit from Bandai UK
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
Why Ready Brek is the Only Breakfast you Really Need!
There is nothing like a good breakfast to start the day. I have previously written about healthy breakfast options you can eat as an alternative to high-sugary cereals. Ready Brek is a really versatile breakfast to have in the house and gives a great nutritional start to the day, with long lasting energy. Available in … Read more
How to make Pesto Sauce in a Nutribullet
Pesto Sauce is so easy to make. I just used our Nutribullet. The following explains how. Making the Family Healthier My family and I have been making small, realistic steps to help change our lifestyles. The children have done really well to cut out not only fizzy drinks but cordials too. Now they only have … Read more
Getting Running Motivation – when you are Totally Unfit
I could not believe I was running 10k in just over an hour. Before you skip this post thinking that you could never do this then let me tell you that’s how I felt too. In fact I protested shortly before this that I could never even run 5k. This time last year I could … Read more
Thermal Conduction Experiment with Spoons
This is a promotional post I had been meaning to do the Thermal Conduction Experiment with Spoons with my children but just hadn’t got around to it. So when I was sent a pair of Heat Holders Thermal socks and questions were raised about them, it seemed the perfect time to explain about thermal conduction … Read more
How to make a Chimney Sweep Brush
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