Spelling is one of those subjects we dread to teach, and making spelling fun is an ongoing battle. It is so hard to make learning spellings fun, and the truth of the matter is, the only real way to learn… Read More »Making Spelling Fun! 20 Fun Spelling Activities For Kids
As a Forest School trained practitioner I have seen the magical effect the outdoors can have on children many, many times. I know I sound a bit hippy dippy, but I really do believe the outdoors is where children do… Read More »Outdoor Learning Activity Ideas For Children
Great educational websites for homeschooling kids –This post contains Amazon affiliate links for products I recommend I’m not the most tech savvy person in the world. Adam laughs about the fact I didn’t own a laptop or computer when he… Read More »Great Educational Websites For Homeschooling Kids
This post contain Amazon affiliate links for products that you might find useful Science experiments are educational, sure, but they’re also so much fun for kids. And the great thing about them is that most of them are super easy… Read More »A Homeschool Science Experiment A Day
In a perfect world we would have endless amounts of time to dedicate to our children and their education while we’re sat at home, but for almost everyone trying to balance a suffering economy and the care and well being… Read More »Keeping Your Kids Busy While You Work From Home
I need to start by saying that I’m no expert in this field! I’m going to share my ideas, based on being a primary school teacher for many years, the things I have learnt from my Mum who specialises in… Read More »Helping Children With Anxiety In Uncertain Times
If you’re stuck at home with two kids from different year groups then you’re probably wondering how to home school two different year groups at the same time. It’s tricky! You might have already found that teaching them separately works… Read More »How To Homeschool Two Different Year Groups
When I first moved onto the boat it was moored in a marina over the winter, and the place was alive with liveaboards and there was an incredible community spirit. Adam was working remotely and I was restless and wanting… Read More »The Things All Teachers Are Hoping You Teach Your Kids
With the world in lock down and people being advised to stay indoors the big question is what to do when you’re stuck at home. I’m the first to admit that I’m pretty useless at entertaining myself. I get bored… Read More »What To Do When You’re Stuck At Home