Art-ing on a shoestring
If you’re running out of ways to keep the children happily occupied, we’ve created a list to help you re-stock your art box for about £5 or less!
Recent Posts
Interesting stuff – the April 2020 roundup
70’s computer predictions, the effect of the pandemic on children and parents, pom poms, supporting kids on video calls, hobby books, the paradox of counteracting trolling, and why you shouldn’t worry about getting behind.
Coping with a Wide Age Range During Lockdown
Katie Finlayson (from Learn What You Live) with a guest post about how to cope with a wide age range during the lockdown.
One Small Thing – Daily Anchors to Hang Your Week On
If the thought of a full routine makes you want to hide under the duvet, then maybe just hang something small on to each day, so you and your children know where you are in the week. And why parenting through this pandemic looks like nothing from the outside, but is anything but.
Shakespeare Day 2020 – a study guide
April 23rd is Shakespeare Day. Take the opportunity to pepper your week with the Bard – quotes, books, plays, movies and more ideas in this post.
Books we are loving – April 2020
Katie didn’t read any good books this month, but Kate read a great pair of mysteries to keep you busy!
Hey home edder, What do you need from Home Ed Voices right now?
Lovely people we need your help! The pandemic has thrown a lot of things into the air, and we really want to continue writing and recording things that are useful to you.
Home Ed Voices Podcast – (Season 3) Episode 28 Lorna (@2devonpixies_home_ed)
This is episode 28 and this week I’m talking to Lorna from @2devonpixies_home_ed. We talked on the 17th March, as lockdown for the coronavirus was just starting, but before the school’s had closed, so that colours the whole conversation. However we also talk about tuff trays, the pedagogy of ‘give it a go’ and Lorna brings a fantastic book list that will keep you going through these strange days.
Interesting stuff – the March 2020 roundup
What we can expect ahead of us from an Italian mum who’s looking back, arming ourselves with knowledge and looking after ourselves with freebies!
Avoid COVID-19 Burnout
The amount of stress I feel at this moment can only be compared to a few of my previous life events. My family is the definition of burnout. Here’s how we avoid boiling over and burning out during this pandemic – how we improve our coping mechanisms to thrive in this new situation.