Though it is rather chilly The sun is shining And my children are all in the garden We have been enjoying some alfresco reading And allowing ourselves to get a little excited A LOT excited About the fact that Aunties … Continue reading
“People aren’t like books. A familiar book is always the same, always comforting and full of the same words and pictures. A familiar person can be new and challenging, no matter how many times you try to read them.” A … Continue reading
With Easter over it is time to turn our attention to birthdays Edie will be turning 4 on the 8th of May And has asked for a yellow bike and lots of rabbits Her favourite things are pudding, cake, yellow … Continue reading
Tomorrow is the book birthday For the beautiful and inspiring book below Do Something For Someone Else If you are looking for a book to inspire young activists Then this is the one This and its predecessor Old Enough To … Continue reading
We are living in a golden age for children’s literature Picture books are more beautiful than ever Illustrations are rich, informative and beautiful Narrative non fiction is incredibly powerful And poetry for children is being used in clever creative ways … Continue reading
Dear Earth My Friend Earth This Small Blue Dot What A Wonderful World We are the Guardians of the Planet Here We Are The Future Is In Our Hands We are Old Enough To Save The Planet To save the … Continue reading
This week as we reflect on a year of covid restrictions here in the UK I am feeling very blessed because for my four home educated children Lockdown has looked much like the pages of this beautiful book They have … Continue reading
Today has been a good day It was our annual Daffodil Dissection Here are some photos of the activity And of an amazing book we have been reading What’s Inside A Flower? View this post on Instagram A post shared … Continue reading
This is a collaborative post In the same way as choosing something like a new TV or refrigerator, selecting a portable air conditioner for your home, office or warehouse is often about striking the best balance between the main features … Continue reading
I am really struggling at the moment I am finding very little in life to feel happy about I am not enjoying being a mother and I am not enjoying home education I wake up and just wish I could … Continue reading