'Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together.'
Vincent Van Gogh
Ever notice how tiny, everyday moments can make a big difference? One of the simplest ways we’ve encouraged learning in our home ed days is by weaving in small daily things.
Do they happen every single day? Probably not. But they happen most days. Over time, this has added up to lots of learning, new ideas and interesting discoveries.
Below are the ones which have stood the test of time:
We’ve had these poetry books for years and try to read a poem from each of them at breakfast. They're great because the poems are all different: different lengths, styles, themes and genres.
Benefits of Daily Poetry:
Familiarity Cultivates Appreciation: Over the years of reading these poems, kids come to recognise many of them. Hearing favourites again and again helps develop a genuine love of language, showing how repeated exposure deepens understanding and enjoyment.
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