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App Review – Write to Read

October 2, 2013 by geekmummy Leave a Comment

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I was contacted a while ago and asked if I would like to review an educational app called Write to Read. This app has been developed in Denmark, and builds on research that has shown that it is easier to learn to write than it is to learn to read. The app focusses on teaching […]

Filed Under: Apps, iPad, KS1, Review Tagged With: app, educational, ipad, learning, reading, review, write reader, write to read, writing

Her first story

February 25, 2013 by geekmummy 3 Comments

The geekdaughter wrote her first story yesterday. She’s been attempting to write jokes recently in a little notebook, although she still hasn’t really got the hang of humour – “What do you call a car with no wheels? A foot car!” is her latest attempt. No, I don’t get it either, though for some reason […]

Filed Under: Milestones Tagged With: development, first story, five years old, learning, milestone, writing

My week in pictures 24/12/2012

December 24, 2012 by geekmummy Leave a Comment

my mummy and daddy love me

It’s been another busy week in the geek household this week. We’re finally starting to feel ready for Christmas – the house is decorated, the plans are made, the geekdaughter has finished her first term of school. I braved Waitrose on Saturday morning to stock up on food, and we’ve even wrapped a few presents […]

Filed Under: Family, Pictures Tagged With: antlers, christmas party, duplo, et, father and son, fun, microwave, nook hd, panasonic, picturebox, playing, rudolph mask, school, week in pictures, wii u, writing

Still me, just bigger

August 30, 2012 by geekmummy 5 Comments

Today is the geekdaughter’s very last day in nursery. Ever. I still don’t think I’ve got my head around that yet. She’s growing up, and getting all ready to start proper school next week! Her final “All About Me” folder (a collection of her work along with observations from the staff) was sent home with […]

Filed Under: Events, Family, Milestones Tagged With: card, growing up, last day, nursery, starting school, thank you, writing

Silent Sunday 06/05/2012

May 6, 2012 by geekmummy 21 Comments

Silent Sunday. One photo, taken in the last week. No words.  To see more great pictures search for the #SilentSunday hashtag on Twitter or click on the image below:

Filed Under: Silent Sunday Tagged With: child, learning, writing

So proud of her

February 28, 2012 by geekmummy 5 Comments

One advantage of having grown up mostly avoiding other kids, and only deciding to have my own family later on in life is that I know very little about kids in general, and in particular what milestones they’re likely to achieve when. This means that I am constantly being amazed by what my kids can […]

Filed Under: Family Tagged With: development, drawing, four year old, writing

Silent Sunday 08/01/2012

January 8, 2012 by geekmummy 22 Comments

Silent Sunday. One photo, taken in the last week. No words.  To see more great pictures search for the #SilentSunday hashtag on Twitter

Filed Under: Family, Silent Sunday Tagged With: geekdaughter, shopping list, writing

Proud Mummy Moments

November 5, 2011 by geekmummy 5 Comments

I am so proud of both my kids this week. They are both learning stuff so quickly, and I love watching their development.

Filed Under: Family, Random Stuff Tagged With: banking, development, first words, proud, talking, writing

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