I've been missing in action. Our school year has now finished. This year hasn't been a stellar year. In many ways, it has been hard work, particularly, trying to balance the needs of the children and of a frail elderly person. At one point, I decided that what would really help would be a butler to answer the door to the carers, nurses, therapists, deliveries and more that seem to arrive daily. Sadly, I'm not sure that a butler is going to happen.
Last week, we had a week away. It was complicated to arrange but it was so refreshing to have a break in one of our favourite places, the Welsh borders. If you haven't been to this area, I highly recommend it: countryside, not over crowded, reasonably accessible and beautiful.
Like many others, I struggle to find clothes for my preteen daughter. Recently, we found Purple Parcel and have been delighted with the skirt that we ordered.
Summer is time for the Big Butterfly Count.
Shelly has published the most enormous list of unit study resources.
Some children are busier than others. Amy has a post about occupying high energy preschoolers. I could have done with this post a few years ago!
Something completely different, these are really old colour photos.
How about this for building a library?
I'm hoping for a few slower weeks and time to plan for next year. Two years ago, I put in a couple of items which have worked well and I would love to add to these. These added extras are a longer morning time and poetry tea. If you have any components/parts of the day which work particularly well, please leave a comment.
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Last week, we had a week away. It was complicated to arrange but it was so refreshing to have a break in one of our favourite places, the Welsh borders. If you haven't been to this area, I highly recommend it: countryside, not over crowded, reasonably accessible and beautiful.
Like many others, I struggle to find clothes for my preteen daughter. Recently, we found Purple Parcel and have been delighted with the skirt that we ordered.
Summer is time for the Big Butterfly Count.
Shelly has published the most enormous list of unit study resources.
Some children are busier than others. Amy has a post about occupying high energy preschoolers. I could have done with this post a few years ago!
Something completely different, these are really old colour photos.
How about this for building a library?
I'm hoping for a few slower weeks and time to plan for next year. Two years ago, I put in a couple of items which have worked well and I would love to add to these. These added extras are a longer morning time and poetry tea. If you have any components/parts of the day which work particularly well, please leave a comment.
If you enjoyed this post you may like to follow Delivering Grace by Google Friend Connect, G+,Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram or e-mail.
Thank you so much for recommending the Purple Parcel site- the skirts look lovely and are affordable :-) Glad to hear you had a good break in the Welsh borders.
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