We really did have a busy summer, so much so that I’d promised my 5 year old that we would make cakes. He asked and asked and asked, because our days were so full and they were already going to bed quiet late. But one evening he got his wish (and ended up in bed … Read more
GCSEs come at such a difficult time. I actually remember writing about this in my own GCSE English exam (the unseen creative writing bit I believe). Surrounded by a hall of 6th formers doing retakes, it was such a distraction. That’s the thing isn’t it – hormones are raging, kids are wanting to be adults … Read more
Here is a simple Butterfly Craft to make with young children during the Spring. Great for those with short attention spans plus can be used to help with emotions. You can talk about symmetry or the life cycle of a butterfly too. Making the Spring Butterfly What You Need All you need is an old … Read more
Boys – I think I may know a thing or two about them.And when I saw that it was the theme for the Gallery I thought what a wonderful opportunity to share mine with you. They are so loving, and gentle They are funny, creative, adventurous, kind, sharing, They are growing up so fast. Things … Read more
There’s a lot of excitement around Britmums Live 2013. I think this is going to be a great even to help me build up my confidence a bit. I’m actually going to go on the train to London by myself – and I always lean on my husband to take me places – so this … Read more
Of course you want to build a snowman that’s why you are here! Popular even before the days of Frozen and Frozen 2 who does not love to create this festive guy. We have had so much fun as our children grew over the years making snowmen in all different ways – not just outside … Read more
If you’ve been following our Letter Learning Journey you will know that we have come to the Letter S. I am very lucky that in my area there are courses put on for adults for free. Currently there is a Halloween Craft one and this is where this idea comes from – you can visit the … Read more
One of the hardest things I find trying to get crafty and creative with the children is a like things to be organised, planned and in a certain way. It’s hard for me to just let the children let their creative juices flow when I have thought of what seems like a brilliant idea. But … Read more
I had an idea to make “Ghosts” with shaving foam and was delighted to discover it was only 27p a can! But then I saw this fab idea at Mutiple Mummy which involved mixing in some food colouring – brilliant! Then I saw this Rainy day Link up which had about a car wash – … Read more
