My friends and I used to joke that I have enough clothes to wear a different item every day, without ever having to repeat an outfit. While it’s true that that was (is) a joke, the reality is that I have far more clothes than I need. The reason for the glut of garments relates to … Continue reading
Literacy is one of the things that I feel most strongly about in early years education. It ranks right up there with empowering children, because there are so many power structures hidden within literacy that it is almost impossible to confront and challenge without being aware of them. Because of this books play an important … Continue reading
One of the many things I’ve been doing these past few weeks (in between work and Uni assignments that is) is working on a play dough recipe that can be read and followed by children. I’m not sure which kids enjoy more – playing with play dough, or helping to make it! But during the … Continue reading
Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve is, as the name suggests, a flora and fauna reserve located not far from where we live. According to a plaque as you walk in, it started life as a military reserve in 1886 and was used for a variety of purposes during colonial times. During WWI it was used … Continue reading
When I stop to think about it, I think Autumn must be my favourite season. The cooler days, the crisp mornings, and the amazing colours of Autumn leaves. This is why, when Nick requested that we go for our inescapable Sunday drive, I suggested that we head to Seawinds Gardens. Seawinds Gardens is located … Continue reading
There are a number of resources that I have been lusting after for almost as long as I can remember (Spielgaben and light boxes amongst them!). For the most part they are out of my reach price-wise, but I’ve decided that I’m going to attempt some DIY. Unhandy though Nick and I may be, … Continue reading
It’s almost like clockwork the way that the weekend will roll around, and Nick will say “Hey, let’s go for a drive!” I usually mutter something about needing to get things done around the house, but capitulate pretty quickly, and we all pile into the car for a trip to some previously unthought about destination. … Continue reading
Late last year my husband volunteered our house for a New Year’s Eve party with our friends. Theoretically I was fine with the idea of hosting, but practically it was another story. Our house looked like a bomb site. And I’m not using hyperbole here, the house hadn’t had a proper clean in longer than … Continue reading
Greetings from the long lost land here On The Ning Nang Nong. Uni has finally finished for the year (along with assignments and placements) which means I am finally able to get back to some projects and the blog! I enrolled in a Masters of Teaching (Early Years) this year in order to work towards being … Continue reading
I’ve been having trouble keeping up with the blog lately for a few different reasons. The first is the general malaise I get around now that means I tend not to harvest the plants I’ve spent so much time putting in. The second is that Mr J has just started at a new (special) school … Continue reading
