With the return back to school recently I have seen lots of heated debates over the topic of homework. I have read heartbreaking accounts of children struggling to focus on homework tasks after a busy school day. This results in stress at home before returning to school with homework incomplete and children being punished by missing break time - to complete the homework!

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Teaching is not just teaching the children their academics anymore. In fact it really does sadden me to see so many wonderful teachers walking away from the profession because it is quite simply too much. People who have a burning passion to make a difference in the lives of children. People who have spent many hours dedicated to learning and achieving to get to where they are - walk away, feeling broken.

Halloween is on the horizon and I have some fantastic crafts and activities to share with you over the coming weeks. First up are these wonderful witch feet/legs We have a template that is available to download below. There is no right or wrong way to create. You could do lines using a ruler like we have, draw lines free hand. You could look at doing dots, or patterns. Just let your creativity flow!

I recently came across the most fabulous playset! I HAD to share it over on my Facebook page. It has received over 33,000 comments! Lots of you are talking about it, which is great. But where can this set be purchased and what features does it have?

The set boasts a variety of features with optional customisation's, all hand built with a child's imagination, fun and enjoyment in mind.