Maypole Activity

Inspired by Wednesday's maypole dancing class, Hannah decided to base today's activities on May Day.

First we looked through our seasonal celebrations book and read all about the origins of maypole dancing, and the May Day festival.

Hannah copied out the maypole song in her book and drew the maypole alongside it.

Finally she crafted a miniature maypole.

It turn out beautifully.

Maypole Dancing

May day is fast approaching, and this year Hannah has had the chance to join some traditional maypole dancing classes. She started yesterday, and really enjoyed it. The classes are held in a lovely old village school house, a perfect setting for a traditional celebration.

Afterwards we had a picnic lunch and then everyone went outside to play.

 The view from the top!

 It was so much higher than it looked from the bottom of the hill!

Such a lovely day .

Arundel

After the Japan event finished on Thursday, we went off to explore Arundel. Hannah had never been before, and loved the river walk and wetlands.

Awesome Japan Event

Our friends over at The Gallivanters organised a fantastic Japan Themed day for the local home education community yesterday. It was a huge success, everyone worked so hard and there were Nintendo displays and games, Pokemon display and card games, origami, manga drawing, Japanese foods and cosplay. It was great, Hannah had such a fun time. All her friends were there, and she learnt loads too!

 Pokemon games

 Nintendo display

 Japanese food

 Origami

 Manga art

Cosplay, Hannah is Pikachu from Pokemon and her friends are Kagamine Rin and Kagamine Len who are Vocaloids ( I think??)

Big thanks to everyone involved for such a great day x

Mandala Art Workshop

Yesterday Hannah went to a mandala art workshop. She really enjoys art and has been interested in learning different styles, so this was perfect for her.

It was run by a really talented local artist, in a beautiful old building in the countryside - very inspiring!

It isn't finished yet, but is looking very nice already.

Another Goodbye!

Yesterday we had a woodland meet up and picnic to say goodbye to another home ed family (Journey Unique ) who are moving on. We are going to miss them, especially Hannah who is really good friends with their older daughter. She was so sad yesterday when we got home, but we have arranged to see each other over the summer, so that made things easier.

It was a lovely sunny day, still cold, but easier to believe that summer is coming when the sun is shining!

So, I think that is around 6 families of close friends that have moved so far, and although it doesn't get any easier at least technology allows us to keep in touch.  Hannah can skype, message and call her friends from wherever they all are, and hear all about their new adventures.

Bikes At Barnham

First trip to Barnham this year and it was cold, so cold! But lovely to see everyone and catch up after the winter.

There wasn't a lot of bike riding, more hanging out and chatting, but I think she did go around the field once!