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• Slugs Are Cool

  

  Photo: By Adams, Lionel Ernest (1854-1945) - Adams, L.E. 1896. The collector's manual of British land and freshwater shells. Second Edition. Taylor, Leeds. Woul... Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Hunt for Straight Lines

  

  Photo Marin What prevents a tree from growing in straight lines? Are there straight lines in nature? And are there right angles? The trees have lost most of... Read more

  Posted on 26 October 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Counting Autumn Leaves – Creativity, Creative Thinking and Maths

  

  Photo: Rumolay A mathematical think dive into a pile of colourful autumn leaves. What if there was a leaf counting machine? A leaf-powered machine that could... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• We Found a Hat by Jon Klassen

  

  "There is a hat. The turtles fund it together. But there is two of them and there is only one hat" A bear, a fish and turtles! Jon Klassen's hat trilogy is a... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Beetle Boy by M.G. Leonard

  

  Make sure that you have a beetle spotters' guide to hand when you start reading the exciting adventure of Beetle Boy (The Battle of the Beetles) by M.G. Leonard... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Bring Books to Life

  

  Save the best books and read them aloud. Bring the lovely, exciting stories to life. Challenge your kids to listen to stories that boost their vocabulary.... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Wide-Awake Hedgehog – An Autumnlicious Book

  

  "The evenings were darkening and the leaves were turning gold. It was the time when hedgehogs should be settling for their winter sleep. But Isaac the hedge... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Spooky Spiderlicious Spycamera – Halloween Inspired Biomimicry for Young Children

  

  Be inspired by Spiders to prevent a thief from stealing Halloween treats. Spiders! Oh no! Although I have never been afraid of spiders I must admit that... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Creative Writing for Young Children

  

  How do you raise a child who loves to write? Inspiring a child to write a story of her own can give her a confidence boost in her own creative skills. It can... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Creative Approach to Reading

  

  And can reading creatively result in creative writing skills? I love reading. If I win the lottery I would stop doing everything else and just read marvellous... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2016 SCHOOLING

• Creative and Inventive Writing for Young Children

  

  The other day I saw a communication book for adults where someone had put lines through the "not correct" words and written the "correct" words beside.... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Build a Bridge!

  

  In true Leonard da Vinci spirit build a bridge or structure that does not require any nails or ropes. Grimm's Spiel und Holz Design, " Grimm's ", has been... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Pop-Up Paper Projects

  

  Pop-up projects are such fun! Making a 3D birthday card is a quick and easy and will entertain children. A perfect rainy day project. But pop-up paper projects... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• A Summer Holiday in Books!

  

  Photo: mamamia05 Ahh, summer holiday. I remember the thrill of cycling down to the little bookshop in Söderköping in Sweden to spend the money that my parents... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• A Day at the Beach – Inspired by Sandpipers and Seagulls

  

  Photo: Flickr Tabatha Fulker/ACF Building sandcastles, surfing on waves, and licking the world's yummiest ice-cream! A day at the beach can be truly... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Hunting for the Golden Ratio

  

  Or is it a myth? Why not spend some time to check it out for yourself? The golden ratio is regarded as a way to define something beautiful. Great artists such a... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• The Power of Questions for Imagining New Worlds

  

  Photo: Hartwig HKD A world that does not yet exist! A mind-boggling topic for a lazy summer day. Storytelling activities are a wonderful way for children to... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• Be Inspired by Frogs

  

  Photo: Jim Liestman Do you know why frogs have big eyes that bulge out? Or why frogs can walk upside down? Frog eyes are big and come in a stunning range of... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• CroakMet Messaging Service – Biomimicry for Young Children

  

  In the summertime, bike riding is, even more, fun! Yet there are several problems with bike riding. Frogs amazing bulging eyes and their low horse croaking soun... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING

• The Imagination Box by Martyn Ford

  

  What if you had the power to create whatever you imagine? What would you create? The Imagination Box by Martyn Ford is a wonderful book if you want to give... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2016 FAMILY, SCHOOLING