The country is going mad, mad I tell you. It has been reported that a 10 year old girl was reprimanded by local police for playing hopscotch with a homemade chalk drawn grid. Apparently it was akin to criminal damage - you what?Two weeks ago I posted about proposed changes to the school day which was stripping children of their right to play and grow up too fast. Now our children are being treated as criminal and having anti social behaviour if they draw and play the age old game of … [Read more...]
How to Make a Diary of a Wimpy Kid Costume Including Head
You will not find any pictures of my husband on the blog, none on twitter and very very few on Facebook. Social media doesn't run through his veins like it does mine. Don't get me wrong he views my facebook feed most days, he claims he likes to know what people are doing but he doesn't feel the need to have his own. He likes to stay anonymous on the blog too which I respect. Yet today he is coming out! He has agreed to be today's star feature as he set me the challenge on How to make a Diary … [Read more...]
How much do you help with homework?
Last week, Dylan drew out of his school bag, a sheet of paper, it was the first time I had seen this particular sheet. Dylan read the sheet and in mock horror exclaimed that he had been set a project. He then gasped and caught his breath, exhaled deeply and sighed before telling me that his teacher had only given him until Monday to do this momentous piece of work. It was already Thursday evening.From his exasperated look I could tell he was trying his luck. When did you actually get given … [Read more...]
Who would be a teacher this term???
The end of term and I am crawling to the finishing line on my knees. The end is finally in sight. Why is this such a l- o- n -g term? I think it doesn't help that the end of this term started in November with rehearsals for concerts and plays at school. My own children asking for costumes and money for end of term activities added to the feeling that the end of term was nearer than it was! It just lulls me into a false sense of security. The Baileys has been bought and is just sitting … [Read more...]