- Posts Tagged ‘Free activity sheet’

Maths can be something that we shy away from.  Somehow it is more socially acceptable to say that you are bad at Maths than at English - despite the fact that Maths is such a part of everyday life.  If we are going to inspire future mathematicians we must move past this negativity and inspire our children to be interested ...

Last Monday I uploaded a free factsheet about reading and promised that maths and science would follow.  So, here, today is science: Fact sheet science.  These are collated thoughts about the world of science and how to introduce your child to these things. There are many blogs out there with brilliant science experiments for little ones. We have a good number ...

As you may well be aware, I chose not to send Munchkin to preschool. We are also considering our options with regard to home schooling instead of reception. During this time I have thought a lot about what experiences and styles of learning best suit my daughther and also how best to help her progress in the key areas of ...

We’ve been talking a lot recently about getting the kids outside; about the risks, and perceived risks of allowing your children freedom and about encouraging children’s relationship with nature.  Today I want to point you all in the direction of a brilliant website to get kids outdoors and in touch with nature – and also to give you a wealth ...

As you know, at More than a Mum we want to help you with your dual roles of woman and Mum. Today I want to share a simple activity to do with a toddler to keep them amused as well as encouraging reading as a positive, fun activity and boosting various other skills. We had some torn up tissue paper left ...

[caption id="attachment_177" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Playdough ingredients"][/caption] As the cold weather draws in we are all going to be looking for a few more indoor activities for the little ‘uns.  The best things provide a range of activities rolled into one to keep the kids engaged for a reasonable amount of time.  This is an old one, but a great one and ...

[caption id="attachment_96" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Working together"][/caption] I hope that one or two of you had a go at the treasure hunt over the last couple of days. I don’t know about where you are, but we have had glorious sunshine over the last few days and after the wash-out summer, it’s been nice to get out and do things with the ...

How do you get a two-year-old, who is perfectly capable of walking, to go where you want at a speed that isn’t so painfully slow you want to cry, and without demanding to be carried after about 2 minutes? If you already have this cracked then I worship you!  For me, a walk to the shops, the library or even the ...