maths learning in action with beads, puzzles and more
Like so many parents before me, I’ve just come the conclusion that there is a great way for the little ones to …
spring brings out the #50 things challenge for kids again
Remember our project of experiencing National Trust’s “50 things before you are 11 3/4?”. We have been a bit lazy on that …
going local: spring in sissinghurst castle and gardens in kent
I am dreaming of spring: blue skies, sunshine, first flowers of the year. Yesterday we got a glimpse of that when the …
going local: hamster-pigs and more in howletts wild animal park in kent
This is just a quick post, partially because my daughter wanted to share with everyone the amazing hamster-pigs we saw today at …
going local: wild animal encounters in port lympne
When we lived in California we loved the Safari West visit we did in the wine country, and thought that we should …
lingfield – little village with lots to see
Sometimes little places can provide big surprises – like the village of Lingfield in Surrey, England. We had set to meet some …
going local: visiting smallhythe place in kent
I have always wondered if these old and wonky-looking houses were like that from the inside too, and at least this was …
easter eggs and hunting
I must admit that the Easter sort of slipped by as we just moved house yesterday. I still got 200+ boxes to …
ride a cock horse to banbury cross…
Our kids asked today if they could have a horse. Of course, I said. Something like the ones you were riding last …
rain or no rain – it’s nature time
Oh well, it was a rainy day today. But we were so excited about a spring walk that we went to visit …