Alright 2013. You’re here and we’re ready for you. New beginnings. Time to take a look around and see what’s working and what needs to be changed, in our family rhythm and in our home. And what better time to … Continue reading
‘Mummy! I CAN’T DO IT!’ Followed by a scream of frustration and then usually a block is thrown across the room. Jack is so focussed on blocks at the moment. He will sit in the block area for seemingly ages building. Usually … Continue reading
“To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, An eternity in an hour.” ~ William Blake ….. What do you think about snails? Ok so … Continue reading
Did you know you could get tie drawers? I didn’t! I guess maybe snazzy businessmen might….I came across this tie drawer and thought it would make the perfect nature table; open and accessible but still ordered so the collections can stay … Continue reading
I’ve been having a bit of a think lately, and a bit of a read, well actually quite a bit of a read. I’ve been reading a lot about how the materials we select for our children and the way … Continue reading
I’ve added a new page, Getting Started: Reggio at Home. The Reggio Emilia Approach inspires a lot of the activities we do here. Jack (3.5yrs) really responds well to this kind of hands-on discovery based learning. At the moment he … Continue reading
Ok, so it’s not quite an atelier. I would much prefer to have our art materials in open containers but with little Sarah around it is all too enticing for her to come and dump things on the floor. Still, … Continue reading
An Everyday Story 