Everywhere you go you will see images, newsarticles and social media feeds full of the Covid-19 topic. Apart from telling my children the basics of why we are in self-isolation, why the schools have closed and why we are washing our hands extra , I have tried to make staying at home and being home… Continue reading Playtime during the Pandemic
Plant pot craft
Today we had a lot of egg boxes ready for recycling. But we had a better idea! Instead of throwing them away in the recycling bin we decided to make something a little more creative. We made princess Bell and a soldier guy as a plant pot! 😉 It's a fun and easy thing to… Continue reading Plant pot craft
Quick Raisin Oat Cookies
Night before my son is meant to be going on a hike with his class I find out he needs cookies or Crackers and a hot drink with him! Like most mums, we find out these things... The night before! And do I have cookies or Crackers in the house... Nope! 🍪😒 But have no… Continue reading Quick Raisin Oat Cookies
Awesome podcast
I enjoy listening #podcast on #Podbean App. So funny and knowledgeable. You definitely deserve it. https://bit.ly/podbean_recommend
Expat Parenting
Image by Element5 Digital Life as an expat I have been an expat almost my entire life. I usually explain my history as similiar to an 'army brat' upbringing. Exciting, ever changing yet constant. I have learnt more throughout my life traveling then I ever did in the classroom. There are certain things that books… Continue reading Expat Parenting
Sensory play : Play Dough
My favourite sensory play activity is Play dough table top play. It is so versatile and can be used to teach, to heal an over stimulated mind and to feed a creative child. Wonderful! I always make my own, it is quick and you can get the kids to help you. I suggest using the… Continue reading Sensory play : Play Dough
Autism Awareness Month
Image by the Autism Society April is the month that we bring about awareness to Autism. What does that actually mean, awareness? For me bringing awarness to ASD means taking away the negativity, diluting the stigmas and trying to educate people. Autism is not something that should be cured, it is not an illness. It… Continue reading Autism Awareness Month
Handling a bully: important social skill
Image by Alex Ivashenko Sad fact, there are bullies in this world. And although most schools have programs in place to reprimand bullies and anti-social behaviour in school, there is less emphasis on social skill classes that teach children how to handle an anti-social situation. These classes are very important for our ASD children, especially,… Continue reading Handling a bully: important social skill
Top 5 noise canceling headsets 2019
Image by Ben Mullins 'It's just to noisy mummy' These words have been said countless times over the years, at first it made me sad because I didn't know how to help her. Well I quickly found out (after asking loads of questions) that the schools here (In Scandinavia) actually provide headsets to any student… Continue reading Top 5 noise canceling headsets 2019
New project!
Image by Rawpixel An exciting new project has begun! Yay! Apart from my book series being published this year (whoop), smaller projects have also begun. It's very exciting and ties in perfectly with my work as a Special Pedagogics teacher. So, excited! So, where did the idea come from? Every child I've worked with, ever,… Continue reading New project!
