If I cast my mind back just seven days, I was lamenting the fact my kids’ school was closing indefinitely because of the Covid-19 threat. Over the past week I’ve been homeschooling and the closure itself seems like a lifetime ago. Here are a few observations I’ve made about the present situation as we homeschool in this era of social distancing. Cuddly toys, computers and pencil cases amassed on the dining table. A scene replicated across the land as parents homeschool while socially ... continue reading...
Homeschooling and social distancing: How we’re doing so far
Homeschooling photo project Pic No.1
Over the next few months, I'm going to post regular photography posts to the blog. It's a hobby I love and I think it may help keep me sane while we're all having to follow socially distancing measures. I have, however, deiced to turn it into a creative homeschooling project and get Helen and Izzy involved, which is exactly what I did with this image of this misty, vacant, railway line. This image was edited by my daughters Helen and Izzy as part of a creative homeschooling project. ... continue reading...
Camera storage solutions for travelling between countries #AD
Whichever terrain you’re dealing with, travelling with expensive camera equipment in tow can be a bit of a nerve-wracking thing. Even the smallest knock on the road can dislodge a camera lens, cause a minor chip in your camera body, or otherwise break some equipment that may be costly to fix or replace. Ideas for how best to pack camera equipment when travelling. ... continue reading...
How well do you know your car dashboard warning lights? AD
The number of different warning lights on your car's dashboard can be confusing and sometimes difficult to decipher what could be a severe problem. Therefore, it is important to educate yourself so you can take necessary action and react accordingly. Do you now your dashboard warning lights? ... continue reading...
Tips for educating at home from Oxford HomeSchooling
Home educating is IN this season, albeit unexpectedly and so suddenly us mums and dads have had no time to prepare for taking on the role of teacher. With this in mind I approached Oxford Homeschooling, an organisation with a long history of helping home ed parents, what tips it had for parents and carers who suddenly find themselves giving lessons. Greg Smith of Oxford Homeschooling explains the role of tech in homeschooling, the importance of routine and why distractions should be kept to ... continue reading...