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Making a Sound Book with Jolly Phonics
Piglet has been enjoying phonics in a very casual way over the past year. He’s been learning letter sounds, forming letters with his finger, blending sounds to read words, listening for sounds in the...
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How we learn phonics at home
One of the things I like best about teaching Piglet at home is the simple enjoyment of being together. We sit, together. We listen, together. We trace and write, together. We celebrate his successes,...
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8 tips for teaching phonics to your child
Teaching phonics is easier than most people think. After almost six years of teaching Jolly Phonics to our children (find out more about Jolly Phonics here), I’ve found that having a fun programme...
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Homeschool May-June 2016
I often wonder how it is possible that our home life which is so dependent on the lull of a routine for its success is also nothing short of wondrous and breathless at the same time. May and June went...
View ArticleResting our garden
We did very little work on our vegetable garden the past six months, mostly allowing the frequent torrential rains to water it. The season was heavy enough with a book writing project to complete...
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Sometimes the days pass in a blur. I think of the rhythm and intensity of being with children 24/7. Perhaps it seems more intense, now that we have stopped our once-a-week part-time domestic help. Yet,...
View ArticlePhonics@Home Mothers’ Day Giveaway
Happy Mothers’ Day to all you fabulous mamas! It’s hard to believe that 11 years have passed since I first became a mother. Over the years, I’ve rejoiced and sweated, laughed and cried over this...
View ArticleGames for physical fitness
We plan nutrition, academics and enrichment activities for our children. What about physical fitness? Given ample opportunities to explore in a safe environment, toddlers naturally have plenty of...
View ArticleReview: ILHAM Gallery’s Art Discovery Tour for Kids – GRUP 1957-1973
If you and your child are new to the world of art or have never been to an art gallery, ILHAM Gallery’s Art Discovery Tours for Tots/Kids are a perfectly gentle introduction. That’s what I found on my...
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