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. […]
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It wouldn’t be May Bank Holiday without……
It wouldn’t be May Bank Holiday without…… seeing a little maypole dancing. And this is one of the best I have seen. With live music of the best kind. Audience clapping along. Keeping a tradition alive. Accomplishing complicated weaving. They seemed happy to be joining in. So there you are. We […]
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“Oar-some” model boat
This is a Viking long boat that AJ made for her homework this week. We picked up the instructions and templates here. (edited: Sorry, template we used has since been removed, but there are others available online.) At 10 years old, she was able to follow the instructions and […]
Read moreGruesome garden creations
A truly scary sight to find among the nasturtiums. And I like nasturtiums too. I swear this one looks a lot like someone I used to work with. It’s the goaty beard and spiky hair rather than the fangs! We are still on our history theme. I suspect we will […]
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