If you’ve been watching the news recently you will have noticed that The Bayeux Tapestry is coming to Britain in 2020. There has been great excitement in our house since we heard, as we are right in the middle of studying the Norman Conquest of 1066. Continue reading
Homeschooling
Read Aloud Picture Books for 2 year olds
There are obviously thousands of wonderful books out there for you to read to little ones of this age but if you wanted some inspiration to make a change from that one book your toddler always asks you to read to them, Continue reading
Classical Music
Each term we enjoy learning about a different composer – this term we are getting to know Camille Saint-Saens and his Carnival of the Animals. Our youngest was given this beautiful book for Christmas so it was a natural fit.
Museums and Galleries with little ones
Happy New Year!
Many of us are making resolutions and hoping to try new things as we plan for 2018. One thing I was reflecting on as I looked back on last term was that museum trips and art exhibitions were real highlights in our homeschooling life. Continue reading
Christmas Audiobooks
Over Christmas we will be travelling to see family. For us this involves time in the car when we will listen to some audiobooks. If it’s the same for you, why not join us in listening to one of these Christmas themed stories?
Classics for Young Independent Readers
Lists.
You may have worked out by now that I love lists, so here is another one for you:
Some stories that have stood the test of time and that have been enjoyed in this house.
I would recommend them for independent young readers somewhere in the 6-9 year old bracket. Obviously all children are unique so you’ll need to work out whether they are appropriate for your child – some might be for younger children, some might be for older.
Reading Aloud
Reading aloud is a large part of our day, so I thought I’d share a little of what that looks like for us.
Delighting in Autumn Trees
I just love the trees at this time of year! Such a vast array of colours and change, which hint that log fires, fireworks and carols are just around the corner.
Last week we have talked, thought and read about trees in autumn. My elder two both chose one tree each at our local arboretum (but it could just as well have been one lining our pavement!) that will be their special tree for the year. Continue reading
CLASSICALLY CURIOUS 