We’ve downloaded a few new apps for the children recently. We’ve always encouraged screen time, as long as it’s balanced with educational work, physical exercise and creative pursuits during lockdown. Last week we tidied up the children’s playhouse and Little Sis loves nothing more that chilling in her den with her iPad and enjoying some downtime there. Rockford’s Rock Opera {app review} We were recently introduced to Rockford’s Rock Opera, an ecological musical story, which she has been enjoying. Aimed at children between 6-12, the story revolves around a boy Moog and his dog Rockford who live in Battersea, North…

So three weeks into lockdown already. On one hand I can’t believe we’ve managed to stay in for over 3 weeks, but on the other hand I am exhausted from looking after the children at home every day. The days seem very long and I’m juggling the children, their school work, keeping them busy with games, gardening and baking, cooking, cleaning and my little blog. I usually work in a secondary school but there is little I can do from home for now. Creative ideas for keeping the kids busy during lockdown As well as all of the above we’re…