J is seven years old and has, in the last year, ‘discovered’ reading. She has transformed into a moany, whiny monster who I had to cajole to read into a complete bookwork with a thirst for more stories!
We go to our local library at least once a week, often twice, and get new books for them both. A recent favourite series is the Bake A Wish series, which is all about two children who bake with their Grandma. Every recipe they try makes them feel better in some way – braver, stronger, less grumpy… the latest one was Get Better Jelly, which helped with a sore throat. When we finished the book, J claimed she had a sore throat (ahem!) so needed to make the jelly.
It’s regular strawberry jelly, but made with lemonade so it has a very sugary fizz to it. J enjoyed making it and we all enjoyed eating it!
The finished book and the finished recipe!
Our journey in Home Education 