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Apologies for the dramatic silence on this account

Apologies for the dramatic silence on this account! Distance Learning is taking it’s toll more than I expected. I was feeling the strain more than usual today and gave my kids a break... only to find Layla like this. She propped up her sketch pad, grabbed the paints and started copying the trees outside. She then added characters (clowns, a fox, and a snake). This was COMPLETELY independent. If my 5-year-old can hold onto her creative spark during this time, so can I ❤️❤️❤️
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Getting our kids (young and old) to write can be a

Getting our kids (young and old) to write can be a constant battle.
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A lot of writing programmes have a variety of sentences for them to practice, which is great when the child actually WANTS to write.
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But a child who doesn’t want to write doesn’t CARE if the “Cat sat on the mat.”
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Kids will enjoy writing more when it’s about something they love and they see a purpose to it!
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Layla didn’t know how to spell most of the words in this picture, but she came up with every single word and asked me to write it for her to copy.
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Copy work is the main way I have taught all of my kids to write. It doesn’t matter how complicated the sentence, if they want me to write it for them to copy, I do.
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They may not always copy it exactly, but it helps them develop that instinct for spelling that comes with the English language. Not everything can be phonetically decoded!
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How do you help you child enjoy writing? Do you agree with children copying sentences or should they be left to guess the spellings?
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So yesterday I explained why Layla is struggling w

So yesterday I explained why Layla is struggling with the intensity of the Zoom lessons from school. Today we found a brilliant way to cope and wind down. And it was all Layla’s idea!
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She found a mindfulness colouring book I received as a gift some years ago. Whilst waiting for her lessons to start, she asked if she could look through it. She flicked through the pages, her eyes wide with wonder.
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Then she asked: “If I finish all my work and sit nicely in my lessons, please can we paint these together?”
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So we did! We spent a good hour playing with colours and patterns. She learnt a new technique of patting her watercolour with tissue if she’d used too much and she loved the effect on her paper! We talked, we laughed, and we painted beautiful pictures.
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Instead of the frazzled exhaustion of the past few days, we feel calm and content.
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#ChildLedLearning for the win!!
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It’s been a rough few days, so my activity on he

Some more Twinkl phonics in action! Swipe across t

Some more Twinkl phonics in action! Swipe across to see how Layla did with the “special friends” challenge.
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QOTD: How did your children handle the transition from single sounds to “combined” sounds like “sh” and “ch”?
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Not all phonics/reading programmes handle that transition well. Some children take to it extremely well, but for others it completely confuses them!
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Let me know in the comments which reading programmes you love!
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Today I gave myself permission to stop everything

Today I gave myself permission to stop everything and drink tea! Without that little break, I would have lost my mind. Check out my stories to see the moment I decided enough was enough!
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I was struggling. The kids were struggling. And that was ok. It won’t be easy all the time. It’s important we know when to stop. Know your limits and nurture yourself when you reach them.
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QOTD: what’s your favourite hot drink? Here I’m drinking Tulsi (sweet Basil).
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I’ve talked a lot about journaling across ALL of

I’ve talked a lot about journaling across ALL of my accounts. But that’s because the practice is something I truly value and encourage everyone to at least try.
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Head to the link in my bio to read the blog post about starting your own journal.
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Try to challenge for 1 week and let me know how you get on!
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QOTD: Do you keep a journal?
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I prefer to #journal alone because it’s a rare m

I prefer to #journal alone because it’s a rare moment of peace and tranquility without my children. But this moment right here was pure happiness.
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Khalid and Layla both joined me and asked if they could journal too. We shared pens, paints, and pencils.
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Layla seemed to be writing a list of chores in her journal! 😂 I’m hoping they weren’t for me 😝
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Do you journal with your kids? Any tips for activities they can do whilst I journal?
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Which art supplies do your kids enjoy using? . Wit

Which art supplies do your kids enjoy using?
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With my kids spending so much time in front of a screen because of #virtuallearning I’m trying to push more art therapy time into our schedule.
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This is a piece Khalid (7) did last term for his art class with school. Instead of using his pencil crayons, I encouraged him to raid the art draw and find something he doesn’t usually use.
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He pulled out a box of soft pastels and had a BLAST getting all smudgy with the colours!
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He was pretty impressed with the results!
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Do your kids enjoy pastels, paints, or pens?
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Find out which books my 9-year-old son loved and w

Find out which books my 9-year-old son loved and why! Link in bio for the latest blog post.
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The reading journey with Umar has been incredible. I’m learning more and more each year!
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From when he first asked me to teach him to read to now sharing the same books as me!
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Click the link in my bio to read the latest blog post 🥰
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It’s #NationalLiteracyDay! 📚 If you’ve been

It’s #NationalLiteracyDay!
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If you’ve been following my account for a while, you’ll know how passionate I am about providing children with POSITIVE reading experiences. I have strong opinions about phonics programmes and writing lessons, and I’m not afraid to voice them!
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Most of my life revolves around reading and writing; I even work as a book editor and writing coach!
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For today, I asked my kids to share their favourite book they’ve read recently. They struggled to pick just one and Umar felt particular annoyed when I cheated and included EVERY book I’ve enjoyed this year! 😂
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Well, I’m the Mum. I make the rules 😝😘
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QOTD: What books have you or your children read this year??
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Hi everyone! . So, after the awesome collaboration

Hi everyone!
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So, after the awesome collaboration yesterday, there are a lot of new followers!
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A little about me:
✨I first started home educating when my son was 2 and asked me to teach him to read and write.
✨I will continue to educate my children at home in some form or another, even when they also attend school.
✨We currently live in the Middle East as expats, but we’re hoping to return home to England soon!
✨I have 3 children: Umar is 9 (10 this month!), Khalid is 7 and Layla is 5.
✨I work from home as a writing coach and book editor (check me out over on @epicwritingkh) and I LOVE what I do.
✨I started Our Daily Wonders to share the wonder of home education, regardless of lifestyle. But I also wanted to show that we are MORE than home educators (check the Just For You section on the blog!)
✨I’m also writing a YA fantasy novel about a magical kingdom deep in the Amazon rainforest. The story address both environmental damage and religious corruption.
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That’s all me! Drop a comment to say ‘hi!’ Tell me a few facts about you!
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What’s the deal?? . I home educate my kids. But

What’s the deal??
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I home educate my kids. But they also went to school. And now they’re joining the virtual learning programmes... WHAT IS MY STORY?
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Many followers wonder if I’m a home educator or not considering I spend just as much time talking about my kids’ school.
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Well, click the link in my bio to discover my homeschool story!
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What’s your homeschool story? Are you thinking about it?
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So... we’re NOT back to school! . For those of y

So... we’re NOT back to school!
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For those of you who caught my #dayinthelife yesterday, you’ll know my kids have started #virtuallearning with their school because of the #Covid19 pandemic.
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But... once a homeschooler, always a homeschooler!
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When Layla’s maths lesson over Zoom was a little difficult for her to follow, I jumped on @twinklresources and in 2 minutes had a hands-on activity for her all about sorting shapes and colours! And when she decided her time would be better spent using glitter glue and lollipop sticks, I certainly didn’t stop her!
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Umar worked very hard with his #distancelearning and rewarded himself with a good book curled up by the patio doors.
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Khalid THRIVED with his Zoom lessons, because for SOME kids, it works! He had an amazing time and sat completing every task he was set.
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Are you back to school this September or are you relishing the #homeschoollife?
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This post is collaboration with some awesome Mamas! Make sure you give them a follow and check out their “Not Back To School” posts!
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Here is a small sample of our phonics time with @t

Here is a small sample of our phonics time with @twinklresources
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Layla sounds out the purple words and I read the black words. The red words are the tricky words she is currently learning which can’t be sounded out.
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After the PowerPoint, we practice writing some words in her notebook.
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QOTD: Do you use Twinkl? Which resources can’t y

QOTD: Do you use Twinkl? Which resources can’t you live without?
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I’ve talked about phonics and Twinkl A LOT over the past few months - and for good reason!
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All three of my kids have used Twinkl over the years to either exclusively homeschool or enrich their learning from school. It doesn’t matter which homeschool approach I’m using, Twinkl has been invaluable!
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This year I’ve been able to help my daughter feel confident about reading and writing after an unpleasant experience with the reading programme at school left her feeling sad and demotivated.
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She now LOVES phonics/reading time and takes pride in her writing. She is flying through the lessons and constantly asks me to do more sessions throughout the day.
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Click the link in my bio and check out ‘Latest Blog Posts’ to find out how you can get started with @twinklresources
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So, 2020 has been rough. Understatement? I know.

So, 2020 has been rough. Understatement? I know.

There was a lot of buzz about making the most of lockdown and achieving those goals you have always wanted to pursue.

There were words of encouragement for easing the anxiety for your children and filling their hearts with wondrous quarantine memories.

And now we're in a position where we're being told to go out, send our kids to school and get back to normal... but it's still too dangerous to NOT wear a mask?? Are we safe or not??

This post is to give you permission to IGNORE ALL OF IT!!

If you get through this year and your family are still holding onto each other and you haven't lost your mind, then you're winning more than most.

Do what you need to get through each day, even if it's just sitting under a blanket and binging Netflix with your kids... Or send your kids to bed early to binge Netflix on your own!

There's no right way to quarantine!

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With the new school year slowly getting closer, we

With the new school year slowly getting closer, we’re easing ourselves back into a routine of work and play-based learning!
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What are your plans for September? Will your children be going to school, distance-learning, or homeschooling?
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Link in Bio! . . Find out how we’re staying focu

Link in Bio!
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Find out how we’re staying focused and positive during a Covid summer! Plus download your own free printable 🤩🥳
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QOTD: What goals do you have this summer?
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Easing back into reading with #twinklresources . .

Easing back into reading with #twinklresources
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I have some pretty strong opinions when it comes to reading programmes. The one Layla uses at school is... less than desirable. So, I took her back to basics and she LOVES the #twinklphonics one!
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Going back to basics not only fills her with confidence, but helps me see where the “gaps” are and where she is struggling.
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QOTD: Which reading programmes do your children enjoy?
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