School days – Year 4 December
Another month’s gone past of Year 4, another end of term, and they’ve gone through the fun of the Christmas run up at school. Here’s this month’s school days rounds. VIP N was chosen as VIP fairly close to his…
School days
School days – November in year 4
There’s so much going on in November with the start of the Christmas run up and various sporting things going on. Thinking about it all makes me tired! Here’s November school days for our year 4. School photos It’s not…
October School days in Year 4
October has been a busy month at school, even with the fun of half term at the end. They certainly cram in a lot, but N still likes school even though he grouches about some things. Usually being disturbed by…
Frequently asked questions about primary school days
When your children start primary school there’s always questions going round. Some get answered, some never do. But it’s helpful to see what other people experience, in case it’s useful for you. So here’s some of the questions about primary…
How to love the school run and not feel like an outsider
Going into September and even further into autumn, I see so many mums on Twitter and Facebook being really upset at their child starting school as well as worrying about the school run. I’m obviously hard as nails because apart…
Help kids with times tables: the new Year 4 multiplication tables check
If your child has just gone into key stage 2, you’ll probably have heard that in year 4 they will have to do the new Multiplication Tables Check. 2018 was a trial year with some schools doing the test (ours…
The start of Year 4 primary school days – September
It’s a new school year and we’re already 1 month in. N’s gone into year 4 and already seems so much more grown up. He’s talking a lot about work being easy (maths) and that year 4s are expected to…
The education and parent blogger tag
I spotted this education and parent blogger tag over on Sue Foster info, and thought I’d join in. I’ve always had opinions on education and with everything kicking off about Labour’s views on private schools (and likely grammars as well),…
World Book day costumes for boys (and girls) who hate fancy dress
Some kids love dressing up. But others, like mine, aren’t keen. School dress up days seem to be prolific, although I think our school make it easy – sticking with wear a colour, wear pyjamas or sportswear – most of…
Easy PTA fundraising ideas for schools
The PTA, or Parent Teacher Association, has been in existence for many years in schools and that means fundraising. We all know that schools have been losing their government funding for years and I’m sure this pressure will continue. There…
The end of year 3 – July school days
Another July gone, another school year finished. That’s it, the end of year 3, and it’s been a pretty good year for N. Could have been better (applying his reading, and actually doing reading), but largely it was a good…