Money

I am slightly concerned that when people read my blog they may think that it's only possible to home school and do interesting things if you can afford it. I wanted to give two opinions about this.

When I work I am fortunate enough to use my earnings for extra curricular activities for Isabella such as private violin lessons and private tennis lessons and so on and so forth. These are all helping Isabella in becoming a well rounded individual. It is however not necessary to do all these things that cost money in order to achieve a well rounded child.

There are so many wonderful activities that are free. Today we have had a making day. We have decorated mugs, made coloured sand pictures, used all our loo rolls and pipe cleaners to make different objects. We have played a couple of board games and at the moment my daughter is playing with her various toys and playing a wonderful imaginative game that is way beyond me!

Today was our weekend as she has been filming all weekend and Monday. Also we went to the Puffin Post launch at Kensington Roof Gardens last night which was for children and we met some childrens authors such as Jeremy Strong. We left at 9pm and got home at 10pm. I cannot describe the feeling of relief knowing she could take part in this with me and not be worrying about the time we went to bed. the feeling of freedom is amazing.

Anyway more ideas for free activities in my next blog.