The last time we spoke, we were deep in our volcano project, complete with a full eruption experiment and they absolutely loved it! He even took it into school and created a mini presentation from it, check here. Watching him present at home first was such a special moment for me because I made him build the entire presentation on Canva and practise in front of me.
Seeing his confidence grow, watching him learn how to hold the room, and seeing him use similar apps that I use… it was one of those quiet parenting wins that makes your heart full.
Honestly, moments like that remind me why we started this homework grid in the first place. This is how we started, Check Year 3 Homework Grid and Pressure free way to Support your Preschooler.
Back to the Homework Grid
This week’s theme is:
“What are your favourite animals?”
But we’re adding a twist ✨
The children will:
• Use a Spanish–English dictionary
• Learn how to say the names of animals their family members like
• Challenge themselves to aim for a merit-level outcome
I chose Spanish intentionally because towards the mid term he received a Spanish certificate, and I thought, why not build on that momentum?
Small, consistent steps lead to big confidence.
My Own “Favourite Animal” Dilemma 😄
If I’m being honest… I don’t think I particularly like any animals.
The only one I can confidently say I can handle is chicken, and that’s because I grew up around a farm environment. Let’s just say poultry and I understand each other 😄
So that’s my contribution to this week’s task!
What about you?
This is a great conversation to have at home, it makes the activity more meaningful for the children when the whole family gets involved.
New Here?
If you’re just joining us and wondering what the homework grid is all about, you can:
• Go back to the original post Year 3 Homework Grid and Pressure free way to Support your Preschooler.
• Explore previous weeks’ activities
Everything is there to help you start at your own pace.
No pressure. Just progress.
🚗 Cornwall This Weekend! Making Up for mixing up Mid-Term
I’ve decided to take the boys to Cornwall this weekend, it’s about a four-hour drive from us and I love a good long drive.
I love:
• the quiet
• the thinking time
• the mental reset
Of course, the soundtrack will be:
“Mum… when are we getting there?” on repeat 😄
…and then eventually, silence when they fall asleep.
And in that silence?
That’s where the ideas come.
🎯 End-of-Month Goals
I’m really pushing to complete everything I set out to achieve this month.
There’s something powerful about setting targets and showing up for them.
Next week I want to come back to you and say:
“This is what I achieved.”
💼 Business Wednesday Is Tomorrow…
Tomorrow’s blog…
You are not ready for that story.
It’s one of those moments that shows:
• how far you can push yourself
• how limitless growth can be
• how powerful it is to refuse to stay small
I genuinely believe challenges are what keep me inspired.
Final Note
If you’ve enjoyed this post:
• Read through the previous homework grid entries
• Start wherever you are
• Adapt it to your own home
We’re all learning.
We’re all growing.
And we’re raising confident children together.
Have a lovely Tuesday,
With Love,
Ayo 😉
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