Helicopters

Today was home ed group, the morning started off chaotic as always when we need to be out of the door by a certain time. First session for my older science group involved making paper helicopters. We experimented with different weights and length of blades. Then had a go with other types of paper and card. Was pretty good fun.

The younger group were working on their own versions of a Jackson Polock. Then they had a go at decorating biscuits with chocolate and sweets. They were meant to look like bonfires. It wasn't long before the older ones joined in with that one too!

After a break the older ones went on to decoupage their shoe boxes. While the younger ones had a very quick go at making noises with different objects. Stones in bottles etc

After group we went on for a spot of late lunch down by the beach. Then off home for a rest. Later in the evening H went to jujitsu and after that they all did some painting. H did a brilliant job of painting a tree :-)

C started and finished his assessment on maths whizz and turns out he's not as far behind as I thought he was in terms of average age assessments. I'm not keen on testing but the games help to pinpoint where more work is needed which I think is just what we need. He is more of a visual learner so it seems to suit him.

Lots of bonfire night work planned for tomorrow.