This Starting School post was originally published in January of 2010 and provides a list of practical life skills that can help to smooth the transition to the more formal setting of ‘big school’ for our littlest citizens. With many children starting school for the first time within the next two weeks, I thought it […]
Best Friends
“You are my best friend, Mummy.” I wrote that in my one sentence journal back in February, recording the words Immy had said to me as I put her to bed. These simple words of an almost three year old warmed my heart. Of course, Immy has other friends. Small people who she misses dearly […]
Mum 2 Mum: Choosing A School
What is Mum 2 Mum? Mum 2 Mum is a place where as online friends we can share a little of our own experiences, so why not pop in for a cuppa and join the conversation. I was chatting to a girlfriend recently about an important decision we have to make way,way too very soon […]
Starting School: A Child’s Eye View
This post is by contributor Catherine Oehlman aka SquiggleMum. The start of the school year is nothing new for me. As a teacher I’ve had more than my fair share of first days. I’ve seen the nerves, the anxiety, the eagerness and the tears. But this year, everything is different. This year, I’m not going […]
New Beginnings: A Reflection on Starting Kindergarten
This post is by contributor Sarah Bendeich of Oesch and Doots. This year Doots starts kindergarten. It’s the beginning of her school career, and she will continue (all going to plan) at the same school for the next fourteen years. She’s horrified – because her friends aren’t going with her (they’re all going to different […]
