Tag Archives: home education

5 favourite new home-ed items from 2017

I am very lucky that my blog has now gotten to that stage where we sometimes get to test out educational activities and books.  It is without a doubt a big bonus when you are home-educating as let’s be honest … Continue reading

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Decimal pages

One of our new Maths topics this year has been decimals.  The way I first explained decimals to my daughter was that is was like different handwriting styles for fractions.  So just like if you can write the word hello … Continue reading

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Santa is coming to London – Children’s book

I bought this book for the kids about 4 years ago and it has been one of their favourite Christmas stories as it is based in London (we lived in London for a few years and now live just outside … Continue reading

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The Big Book of 100 Little Activities

I LOVE idea books.  Because let’s be totally honest, there are times when you are just stuck for inspiration, especially when the weather starts becoming a bit miserable and the garden is not as inviting any more.  And Yes I … Continue reading

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Maths Basket

One of the new maths successes we have had lately is our Maths basket.  We started it as a way of encouraging the kids to practice more Maths in a relaxed manner and it seems to be working.  The basket … Continue reading

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