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Aug 17
3 min

Calm Cats - 'An Invaluable Intervention For The Children In Our School'

I believe that children should learn about their mental and emotional wellbeing in the same way that they learn to read, write and ride a...

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Hannah

Mar 22
5 min

Notes From A Home Educating Mum

I think you’ll agree with me when I say that these are strange times we are facing at the moment! I’m a full-time home educating mum to tw...

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Hannah

Sep 20, 2019
5 min

New Beginnings (and a virtual hug)

Some of you may remember that I wrote a blog for Blossom Education back in June with tips to help prepare our children for the start of s...

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Hannah

Jul 24, 2019
2 min

Blissful Bubbles Relaxation

You will need - Bubbles (gazillions or similar are best), some relaxing music, a comfy spot to lay in, disco light or candles Suitable fo...

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Hannah

Jul 24, 2019
2 min

A Windy Wheel

You will need - A square piece of paper, some felt tips, a pair of scissors, a drawing pin, pencil or paper straw and the cut off end of ...

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Hannah

Jun 28, 2019
5 min

Preparing For School

My daughter came home from Nursery, the first day back after the half term and she didn’t quite seem herself. She wanted me to play with ...

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