Tag Archives: homeschooling
Distracting kids with eBooks
Yesterday our plans came to an abrupt halt. We were suppose to be meeting friends but by the time we got there my son was doubled over with stomach cramps and not a happy little guy so we ended up … Continue reading
Sensory Bounce Back
My husband and I have a term in our house – bounce back. Sounds strange I am sure but it is the time the kids take to “bounce back” to their normal selves after a sensory overwhelming activity / day(s). … Continue reading
Bodiam Castle and more
On one of our recent walks at a National Trust site I spotted a pamphlet with a castle on the front. Bodiam Castle. As we have been reading about castles and as it is a National Trust site which means … Continue reading
Learning about Castles
As part of our Middle Ages theme we have been spending some time learning about Castles. The kids have enjoyed learning how castle designs developed from wooden structures to stone buildings and how so many features of the castle were … Continue reading
Grouping Numbers in a Sum
When you are given long sums it can be hard to figure out where to start. This has always been something in our house. My daughter just does the sum the way it is written, which is sometimes the hardest … Continue reading
