Ever since I was a child A Forces child I have loved war stories I grew up reading Carrie’s War The Machine Gunners When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit I Am David and The Silver Sword. As a younger adult and … Continue reading
War Horse Picture Book
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Book Advent 2020: That’s Not My Robin
“I am that little robin that sits upon a tree, I sing to you each morning, but you don’t know it’s me. I am that little robin in your garden every day. I will never leave you I will never … Continue reading
20 Halloween Books For Babies and Toddlers
Happy Halloween Eve 2020 We are gearing up for a weekend of non spooky celebrations And lots of Halloween book inspired play Have a wonderful Halloween at Home Here are some fun books for the of littlest trick or treaters … Continue reading
Four Friendly Ghost Stories
Lots of us enjoy Halloween With a lighter touch We like a good ghost story Just as long as the ghosts are not too scary In fact the friendlier the ghosts are the better These four books are beautiful And … Continue reading
Halloween Books: The Skeleton Three
With four sleeps til Halloween I am sharing some seasonal reads with you Before I turn my blogging thoughts to Christmas!! Today three of our favourite Skeleton stories They are all perfect for young readers Who want a gentle not … Continue reading
Perfect Pumpkin Pages: Books About Pumpkins
As we countdown to Halloween We are picking and carving pumpkins Enjoying ALL the pumpkin play And reading ALL the pumpkin books I love autumn and the traditions we have made And continue to make as our little family unit … Continue reading
Books For World Space Week
We have been learning all about space this half term We used the Space topic planning from Plan Bee Teaching This incorporated science, history and RE It was aimed at upper key stage two But with the use of books, … Continue reading
World Mental Health Day 2020: Children’s Books
This World Mental Health Day The focus is Mental Health For Everyone We all have mental health And it is just as important as our physical health But a whole lot more difficult to know what to do How to … Continue reading
An Autumn Collection of Bookish Play
TIS THE SEASON FOR AUTUMN BOOKS AND PLAY HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVOURITES FROM THE EDSPIRE ARCHIVE WE HAVE LOTS OF LOVELY NEW BOOKS AND IDEAS TO SHARE WITH YOU SOON BUT FIRST, HERE ARE SOME OF OUR MUCH … Continue reading
Bookish Learning: Prehistory
The new academic year is now well underway As home educators we never really stop learning I try to ensure we do some ‘work’ every day Especially with the older two who are now 10 I do however plan our … Continue reading