I have always loved reading with the Beans, it’s something which we have done since they were babies but I have to admit I love it even more now when reading to Little Bean as she is at the age where she is interested in ‘real’ books with proper chapters. For the past week we … Read more
My Grandad always used to say that you would never see me without a pen or a pencil in my hand as a child and he was right. I have always loved writing; stories, letters, postcards, lists, crosswords and of course now blog posts! I think Little Bean may just follow in my footsteps as … Read more
I had forgotten the frustrations way back when Little Bean started school, you dress them all up in their shiny new school uniform, take proud photographs of their first day at school and when you pick them up a few hours later, their uniform looks like they have been wearing it for a year already!! … Read more
I always look forward to the school holidays but it also means it’s time to start the dreaded shop! I wanted to share with you my Back to School Tips.
Hip hip hooray, in just under an hours’ time I shall be picking the Beans up from school and they will be all mine for the next two weeks. I’m not quite sure why but bearing in mind this has been the shortest term, it’s been a long term!! The Beans seem extra tired and … Read more
Yes the Summer holidays really ARE drawing to a close. I have seen on my Facebook page that some schools actually went back over two weeks ago, it seems crazy how different some school holidays can be. So are you ready? Have you bought all the essentials to send them off to school in style? … Read more
A great many schools rely on the help of parents to perform a range of extra-curricular activities and excursions. Whilst this help is invaluable, it is also an opportunity for you to keep in touch with your child’s educational and social journey. Getting involved with your child’s school is a great way of showing that … Read more
Everyone has differing opinions when it comes to giving thank you gifts at the end of a school year for their teachers/TA’s/keyworkers etc. Some think presents should be made by the children for a more ‘personal’ touch (or as a repayment for all the lovely junk models we get sent home throughout the year), some … Read more
Yesterday as I walked passed the Primary School playing fields to collect Beanie Boy from Preschool I spotted this and it reminded me of my Primary School days, racing out onto the playing fields when the grass had been cut to see who could collect the most grass cuttings and create the biggest fort. At … Read more