And on Sunday 2nd, Duncan Hughes drove to our house to start Matthew's dyslexia assessment.
Matthew did very well and Duncan was fantastic with him.
On Tuesday 4th, we drove to Taunton, where the children attended a First Aid Workshop.
They took part in lots of hands on activities to learn how to help in all kinds of emergencies.
They worked alongside other home educated children in role play situations.
They took part in lots of hands on activities to learn how to help in all kinds of emergencies.
They worked alongside other home educated children in role play situations.
Afterwards, we went to a friend's house, where the children had their lunch and then used conductive play dough to make a variety of electrical circuits.
They also enjoyed several fun games of chess.
On Wednesday 5th, they went to their usual Science and Art Classes in Taunton.
We always pick up Matthew's friend on these occasions to take him to Science too:
We always pick up Matthew's friend on these occasions to take him to Science too:
In Science they learnt about DNA and genetics. Sarah really engaged in this activity.
Here are some photos taken by Caroline during this activity:
Here are some photos taken by Caroline during this activity:
In Art, they looked at pieces of work by abstract painter Clare Wardman and talked about the abstract painters' response to their work. The children produced their own fantastic pieces of abstract art.
Afterwards, the children enjoyed games in the garden, playing on the trampoline, hide and seek, various forms of tag, table tennis and collecting eggs.
After Sarah's cornet lesson on the 7th, we all went to the dentist in Dulverton, where the children also love playing basket ball in the park and Matthew enjoys riding his bike, which we can fit in the car.
The following week, the children enjoyed another horse riding session and we had lunch by the River Parrett, in Langport.
It was great fun to visit the library there
Later, we visited Uncle John in Taunton, where we ate pizza before Sarah's tennis lesson at Blackbrook.
It was great fun to visit the library there
and find out about the source and mouth of the River Parret.
The children's Grandma lives on the edge of Bridgwater, so it was interesting to find out about the reach of the Parret.
Later, we visited Uncle John in Taunton, where we ate pizza before Sarah's tennis lesson at Blackbrook.
On Thursday 13th, the children enjoyed their drama session again, before Matthew had his first one to one swimming lesson at the new Pool in Blackbrook.
After Sarah's Music School on Saturday 15th, we went to stay with Grandad in Bristol.
On Sunday 16th, we went swimming at the Pool in Portishead.
On the Monday 17th October, we joined the Home Ed Science Group at @Bristol. Sarah and Matthew enjoyed analysing evidence to solve a crime in the lab with the other children. They also explored their favourite hands on Science exhibits there.
On Tuesday 18th, they went horse riding again, followed by a trip to the park on bikes.
On Sunday 16th, we went swimming at the Pool in Portishead.
On the Monday 17th October, we joined the Home Ed Science Group at @Bristol. Sarah and Matthew enjoyed analysing evidence to solve a crime in the lab with the other children. They also explored their favourite hands on Science exhibits there.
Later still that day, Sarah had another tennis lesson.
The next day,19th was Science and Art:
The next day,19th was Science and Art:
In Science, the children carried out some psychological tricks and quirks to try and trick their brains and senses. They also used scientific method to conduct an experiment and find out which parts of their bodies are the most sensitive.
In Art, the children looked at Japanese artist and writer Yayoi Kusama. They produced some inspired pieces of their own.
Thursday 20th was drama and swimming
On Friday 21st, the children spent a quiet day at Grandma's, where they both enjoyed riding their bikes.
On Friday 21st, the children spent a quiet day at Grandma's, where they both enjoyed riding their bikes.
On Sunday 23rd, We went for a walk on North Hill in Minehead. Paul and Matthew decided to walk back to Minehead, while Sarah and I drove down to meet them on the sea front.
On Tuesday 25th, we met our friends in Porlock Park. It was great to see them again. We had so much to catch up on.
On Thursday 27th, the children went to drama and Matthew had his swimming lesson. He did so well. He swam several lengths, which requires great determination, as Matthew most likely has dyspraxia too.
The drama teacher was also very proud of him because he had learnt all his lines. He is animated about acting.
On Thursday 27th, the children went to drama and Matthew had his swimming lesson. He did so well. He swam several lengths, which requires great determination, as Matthew most likely has dyspraxia too.
The drama teacher was also very proud of him because he had learnt all his lines. He is animated about acting.
On Friday 28th, Sarah went to hear Alison Balsom play the trumpet at The All Saints Church in Dulverton. This was part of the Two Moors Music Festival and was a fantastic experience for her. She drew some beautiful sketches of Musical instruments, which Alison asked to see after the concert, when Sarah got to meet her.
Alisom Balsom Legende
On Sunday 30th, we went for a long walk with daddy along the river in Dulverton. The children gathered loads of chestnuts, which we have roasted in the Rayburn. (The children have enjoyed scooping out the soft flesh with a spoon).
We ended up in the park, where we all played basket ball and football. It was invigorating.
As we often do on a Sunday, we went home to enjoy a roast dinner together.
As we often do on a Sunday, we went home to enjoy a roast dinner together.
On Monday 31st, we met our friends at Pile's Mill Orchard to pick some apples. The children enjoyed scrambling high amongst the branches to reach the biggest and rosiest apples.
As we drove back over Dunkery Beacon, Sarah in particular, enjoyed looking at the sea of clouds below us. It was an amazing sight.
We had to go back to take our guinea pig to the vet in Dulverton.
The children were amazing as we had to wait for ages to get to see the vet. But they chatted away confidently to a lady in the waiting room, who had brought her dog Pepper along to see the vet.
We will be pressing them next week to make into juice.
As we drove back over Dunkery Beacon, Sarah in particular, enjoyed looking at the sea of clouds below us. It was an amazing sight.
We had to go back to take our guinea pig to the vet in Dulverton.
The children were amazing as we had to wait for ages to get to see the vet. But they chatted away confidently to a lady in the waiting room, who had brought her dog Pepper along to see the vet.
At the weekend, we got an old fashioned bureau from Freecycle - the sort with cubbyholes and little secret drawers in it. We said Matthew could have it and he was very excited to choose how to fill it. He has also spent time writing at the desk.
On Sunday night, We heard Matthew reading loudly from a Horrid Henry Book he had in his room. It was a break through. The next day we went on line and ordered some more Horrid Henry Early Readers from the Library. He has enjoyed having stories read to him, including 'When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit', by Judith Kerr, The Hank Zipzer books and Secret Seven / Famous Five. He watches these on youtube as well as The Swallows and Amazon series.
