“Comparison is the thief of joy” If you have a table of children crafting side by side, one of two things is likely to happen. Either they will inspire each other or it falls to bits, with one child slipping from their chair and declaring they “can’t do it”. Cue crumpled […]
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The Story Teller and the Sea Serpent
Children need adventures. Otherwise they will have no tales to tell. There will be evenings, sitting around the table, or at the fireside, where stories will be exchanged. Friendships will be made. What stories will they share? There is a storyteller in us all. Some are natural. Others refine the […]
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He made a cushion
This may look like a cushion, but to me it represents a lot more. As the children get older they ask less and less for craft activities. They don’t seem to rush for a place at the table so often when I suggest making something. I miss some of the […]
Read moreRainy 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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