Category: Communication, Language and Literacy
Little Learners Books Review
| May 14, 2012 | Posted by Luschka under 1 - 2, By Age, Communication, Language and Literacy, Competitions, Home Education, Products, Reviews |
It’s a great joy to myself and my husband that Ameli enjoys reading. She loves paging through books, and always asks us to ‘read the words to me Mama, read the words’. I remember when she was a baby my lovely friend Kesia said that she never said no to her little boy when he…
Learning Colours – Coloured Rice
| March 22, 2012 | Posted by Luschka under 2 - 3 years, By Age, Colours, Communication, Language and Literacy, Creative Development, Home Education |
Building on the success of our coloured pasta, I thought we’d try the same thing, but with rice. I only made a small amount the first time round to test it and makes sure it worked and I am so thrilled with the result. It looks so good, we think, anyway.
How To: Send A Hug In An Envelope
| December 10, 2011 | Posted by Luschka under Communication, Language and Literacy, Creative Development, Home Education, Incidental Learning, Toddler Crafts |
It’s my sister’s 30th birthday today, and while I’ve been doing my best to not think about it, since thinking about it causes me physical pain in my chest, I did have a moment a few weeks ago where I did something to prepare for it: We made a hug in an envelope.
Education Starts At Home
| September 14, 2010 | Posted by Luschka under Carnival of Natural Parenting, Communication, Language and Literacy, Discovering Nature, Home Education |
Welcome to the September Carnival of Natural Parenting: We’re all home schoolers This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared how their children learn at home as a natural part of their day. Please read to…
What We Do
| June 8, 2010 | Posted by Luschka under 1 - 2, By Age, Communication, Language and Literacy, Home Education, Knowledge and Understanding of the World |
Welcome to the June Carnival of Natural Parenting: Outdoor fun This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared their stories and tips for playing outside with kids. Please read to the end to find a list…
Welcome to the June Carnival of Natural Parenting: Outdoor fun
This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Hobo Mama and Code Name: Mama. This month our participants have shared their stories and tips for playing outside with kids. Please read to the end to find a list of links to the other carnival participants.
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With a baby just eight months old who has never seen a summer, and living in the United Kingdom where summer tends to only last a few days each year, ‘outdoor fun’ is often very limited for those who don’t like being cold and or wet.
This is something Martin, my husband, and I really struggle with as we both grew up in South Africa where life included hikes, camping, beaches and other outdoor pursuits nine months of the year. Leaving the house when the weather is by our definition miserable is a constant act of will.
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