I'm going to share with you some of the ways we have explored the subject of bees, in a creative and playful way; Simple activities to understand the science behind bees and creative crafts that celebrate our fuzzy friends.

I'm going to share with you some of the ways we have explored the subject of bees, in a creative and playful way; Simple activities to understand the science behind bees and creative crafts that celebrate our fuzzy friends.

Not only is cereal wonderfully tactile and fun to handle and pour, it is edible, which makes it safe for babies and toddlers (under supervision) as well as pre-schoolers.

From fostering a love for the planet, to exploring tiny ecosystems, books can help your child find moments of wonder in the natural world around them. In this post, I’ve listed our top 20 favourite books about nature, ranging from colourful picture books to fact-filled guides for older readers.

Have you ever thought about adding playdough to your learning resources? Playdough is one of our favourite mediums for learning as it's extremely versatile and never fails to entertain!

With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, I'm going to share with you my favourite craft for making decorations and cards with, and you won't believe how easy they are to make!

I love celebrating Imbolc with the family as it's a lovely way to be more connected to the seasons, as well as acknowledging that you're moving from the dark days of hibernation towards the promise of new life and more days spent outdoors.

Maybe you're at the start of your home educating journey and looking for ideas to support your child's learning, or perhaps you're a seasoned home edder who wants some inspiration to freshen up your resources; for whichever stage you're at in your home education journey, I've curated a list of our favourite hands-on learning supplies, which are not only perfect for kinaesthetic learners, but are also great for scaffolding learning at both ends of the home ed spectrum...

If you end up with a conker haul this Autumn, apart from being lovely tactile objects to add to your loose parts collection, there are lots of fun creative ways you can put conkers to use.

If you're new to home education and looking for some inspiration, this is a list of our favourite websites, activities and physical resources...

We always like to feed the birds, and this year I thought it might be a nice idea to provide some nesting materials...

If you're thinking of setting up a craft area in your house, or just want some tips on putting together a kit for kids, here is my guide...

This pattern-making activity is every so simple - by giving my toddler that Stickle Bricks and inviting him to make patterns

Making rainbows is a great way to introduce art to your little one - you can talk about colour mixing and favourite colours.

Outdoor toys are just as important to those indoors - they encourage your little ones to get fresh air, exercise, explore and create.

When I had children I couldn't wait to share our camping holidays with them. We now camp at least three times a year as a family of five.

There are a handful of trusted essentials we make sure to pack when we spend our three or four weeks of the year under canvas. So if you're camping with kids, where's what to pack...

Getting creative at Halloween fosters imagination, encourages self-expression, and allows you to add some unique decorations to your home. It also provides a fun outlet for children who may find more traditonal activities too spooky.

We love playing with recyclables in our house, it's a thrifty way to make new toys

Fine motor skills, including manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination are vital steps in learning how to draw, write, use scissors...