So here we are again. I had rather hoped to have a few more days offline, finishing the final edits on BOOK TWO and grieving the loss of my beloved grandmother but Boris had other ideas. I knew the second that schools were shut once more that my website hits would be rocketing, as we … Continue reading Homeschooling…again
Announcement: I have two new books coming out in 2021. EEK! One is called Time for School. It is all the games I have been playing with Ewan since he started school to support his learning from home. Of course, they are all simple, quick and easy five minute games which are for spellings, reading, … Continue reading TWO New Books!
We are late to the party (ha, "party"). My two have only just broken up from school (lucky you, I can hear you all thinking! I know!) But before I disappear off to have a wee break from all things online I thought I would pull together a list of stuff I have either stocked … Continue reading School Hols Shizzle
As promised here is a blog post sign-posting you to as many resources as I have seen so far to support you with children at home during this unprecedented time in our lives. New things are popping up every day though so I will keep adding where I can, and sharing on my social media … Continue reading FMM’s Ideas Bank
So I can finally tell you all what I have been working on for quite some time now. A Five Minute Mum book - GIVE ME FIVE - I mean, not literally, that’s just what is is called! I have gathered up all the ideas that are on the blog and lots of new ones … Continue reading BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT – Give Me Five
Well, this is a huge topic. I get asked about it almost daily. I could chat and write about it all day. But I won't. Because that would be a snooze-fest. So I will stick to my usual bit of chatter and then do five top tips on ways to encourage your little people to … Continue reading Independent Play
I'm going to start a little "Five Things to do with..." series which I'm kicking off with magnetic letters/numbers. About time eh? After all they are only my actual LOGO aren't they?! This is the kind of item you buy because you think you should. Your child is perhaps pre-school age and you feel like … Continue reading Five Things to do with Magnetic Letters/Numbers
As promised here is a new (secret!) blog midway through my two week Easter holiday. Of course, it's Easter themed! This game was inspired by Ewan and Florence's love of watching other people opening things (like eggs) on You Tube. I thought, "how can I re-create this for them and mix in a bit of … Continue reading Crack the Egg
Obviously we aren't throwing the toddlers into the beer cups, as temping as that may be at times. In fact there's no beer involved at all, more's the shame 😉 - But this game is so versatile I wanted to write it up on here in it's many different forms. In fact, it isn't just … Continue reading Toddler Pong
