(llyfrbryfed – welsh for bookworms) It is always fascinating to hear the parts of a book, that my children choose to share with me. They may not tell me the whole story, but they read out the sentences that ring true to them. The bits of text that shout out, […]
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Rainy Day Activity
We have rain. Lots of rain, with strong winds. My outside loving children are getting a little bit stir crazy. Being blown around, every time they step outside, is wearing thin. A new fun activity was required to fill their afternoon. I found three small cork boards (50p each!) whilst […]
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Marvelous Magnetic Marble Run
How to make a magnetic marble run Ingredients: a bagful of toilet roll tubes, paint, a sheet of magnetic circles, a group of enthusiastic children (aged 4, 7 and 9)…oh and a marble! Step one: leave children to paint designs on the tubes. Allow time to dry. (Tubes, hopefully not […]
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Why we didn’t buy school shoes.
(Before I start, I should explain that I do not like shoe shopping. In fact, I really don’t enjoy retail therapy at all. I’m immune to the buzz it triggers. I can imitate the activity, but I really would prefer to be looking for bees and beetles.) Good Friend – […]
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