There comes a stage, when children can do a craft without help. They’ve been taught how to handle craft material. They know the techniques. They’ve probably lost count of projects completed, or half completed. Now, it’s their turn. Up to this point, they’ve learnt to copy the example provided. Be […]
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Cloud watching – My Sunday Photo
All slightly overwhelming at the moment, so lay down in the garden to watch the clouds. Except there weren’t too many clouds to watch. Just this set. A pair of legs on the run, I think.
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They used to say that if you wanted to meet the locals, don’t go to Rome in August. Certainly used to be true. Everyone, who could, would head for the cooler climes of the countryside and hills. Those that stayed, adapted to a different way of living, until the heat […]
Read moreCucumber and rosewater eye masks
School broke up at lunchtime for the summer holidays, and we’ve already crossed off a craft from our summer bucket list. Whoop! Whoop! Starting out as we mean to continue. Although, I’m not kidding myself. Enthusiasm will waiver at some point and the children will head out to see their […]
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