Every now and then you stumble across something really lovely. Last week a friend of mine invited us to a potting class for children at a local plant nursery. It was a gloriously warm day, and as the kids sat … Continue reading
What would you say is the most popular toy in your house? For some time now, for Jack at least, it has been blocks….and cups…and anything else that can be stacked. He builds. He builds a lot. He builds houses … Continue reading
Soothing calming lavender, picked fresh from Nanna’s garden and left to dry. The aroma has filled our house. A batch of plain playdough, some sprigs of lavender and some loose dried flowers made for a wonderful morning activity. I like … Continue reading
‘Mummy Mummy! Look! A BLUE fire extinguisher!’ I could hear his squeals of delight across a room filled with buzzing school children. We were at the National Science Museum in the Natural Disasters gallery. It’s one of Jack’s favourites, with volcanoes and … Continue reading
Isn’t it always the way; Jack gets some lovely and thoughtful gifts for christmas and the thing he loves the most is that little green frog measuring tape. My mum picked it up on an impulse when she was fabric … Continue reading
What do you see when you look in the mirror? My face is so familiar to me. Those eyes, those teeth, I’ve seen them a thousand times before. But what about a small child? Asked to truly look at themselves … Continue reading
Well I have been busily jotting down my thoughts on how to put together a Reggio-inspired activity that will engage your child and appeal to their interests. You can find the page here: Setting up a Reggio-inspired Activity. It’s the 4th … Continue reading
An Everyday Story 