
Foam, fizz and a lemon: kitchen science
A bowl, a lemon and baking soda. What each child does, and what I write down for them afterwards.

October 3, 2026 · 8 min
Wellies, a magnifying glass and one wet leaf. How a creek visit turns into a week of nature study.
A short letter every Sunday from the kitchen table: the unit we are on, what worked and one thing to try with your own children.

A bowl, a lemon and baking soda. What each child does, and what I write down for them afterwards.

Five rows of coloured paper on the table at night: how I lay the whole school year out before it starts.