Hi sorry I haven’t written for a while, In all honesty I haven’t had much to write. With summer on its way I thought some of you might be already looking for ideas to put on the summer plan – so here is one of my suggestions. If your children like Marbles then you may want to hear about this little Museum in Strafford. In short both boys are marble obsessed, so when I saw a leaflet for here and you could use Tesco vouchers at the MAD Museum I thought we would check it out combine with a visit to Strafford for the day.
It was worth a visit as in the boys opinion the MAD museum in Strafford on Avon was the best museum Ever!
We parked in the Park and ride, taking the bus into Strafford to avoid struggling with parking this was easy and good value.
The MAD museum is a small museum, however we did manage to wasted a couple of hours inside. Advertised as a mechanical Art and Design museum, with over 90 pieces of kinetic Art. In short our version of the museum there are several very interesting and large marble runs, with lots of buttons to push. Plus a area where you can build a marble run of your own which the boys enjoyed the challenge. It wasn’t quite what I expected from the advertising, I personally expected a bit more variety of what was on offer. However the boys were happy so I was happy, even if it was not quite what I believed it would be.
The boys would of stay longer, however Mummy and daddy were marbled out! There is only so long you can look at and play with Marbles!
We combined our visit with a lovely walk along the river, a coffee and a trip across the river on the oldest chain ferry. The day worked out as a fairly cheap day out, Free tickets for the museum via Tesco, park and ride, coffee/ Ice cream and a free walk.
So who is behind 'emmascreativelove' - I am Emma living in Oxfordshire, a married stay at home forty something mum of two boys aged 7 and 5 years. Whilst doing everyday Mum stuff with a little chaos, messy hair and paint somewhere on my clothes, Nothing makes me happier than spending time with my two boys and creating all things crafty. Our house often resembles similarities to an art gallery or art studio created by children and I love it! I firmly believe that no matter the project we can create it with some confidence in ourselves. Our creations our always personal and made using simple affordable materials!
I like to keep myself busy and challenged as a result I have worked in many and various work environments too many to list here often holding down several jobs at once, here is a snapshot of those relevant to my website:
I have worked in Various childcare settings since the age of 14yrs. In my younger years I lead play schemes for 6-15yrs for many years, Nanning here and abroad. I have also been a Pre-school leader, Art and DT technician, Teacher: Foundation - yrs 6, Specialised in EYFS, EFL, SENCO, child psychology and research. Before having my own children I worked for a charity as a family/children support worker, working with children on the 'at risk' register.
I have a great love of learning and have studied extensively along side my time in employment. A brief snapshot of my Education background that is relevant:
I have a Ba (hons) childhood and youth studies (particular interest in research, psychology and development), GNVQ Adv Art and design, Arts in the foundation years, Art and DT in the classroom, The 'E' in emotional difficulties behaviours and the EYFS.
Please check out my website, blogs and projects, I hope you enjoy! Feel free to say hello or leave a message in the comments!
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