Have you ever noticed how a tech gadget recharges faster if you don’t use it at the same time? Or software downloads in no time, if you’re not googling cookie recipes? A page loads in seconds, if you’re not flicking to other apps? It’s the same with us humans. We […]
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“Oar-some” boat II – a viking long boat
A few years ago, Eldest made a viking long boat as part of her history homework. I blogged about it. Judging by the number of hits that post gets, I think this homework has been set by a lot of teachers around the UK. Half-term, it was middle daughter’s turn. […]
Read moreAlphabetPhoto: O is for old
“1632*. Here lies the body of …..” On the opposite side of the lane to Batcombe church, we were surprised to spot an old gravestone in the wall. We stood for a moment and pondered whether it really indicated the location of a body. Given the context and it’s state, […]
Read moreCrafting in History
Yesterday, we headed into Bristol to the M Shed. I’d spotted in the Primary Times magazine that they had a medieval craft exhibition. History and craft rolled into one sounded like a good event. They had spinning, weaving and dyeing exhibits. There was a room where children could have a […]
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