Mini “Schultüte” Treat Cones
In Germany, we have a lovely tradition for starting school - kids get a large, cardboard cone called a "Schultüte", filled with school supplies, little gifts and treats. When my youngest started school last year, he wanted to share this
Back to School – The Big One!
Schools in Edinburgh went back today, but it wasn't just any old 'back to school' day for us. It was 'The Big One' - the day our youngest started school for the first time. I am now officially mother to
What to Pack in a ‘Schultüte’ (Vol.2)
Exactly one week to go! I can't believe it's come around so quickly and my youngest will be off to school so soon! As I've mentioned before, this milestone is celebrated big time in German tradition. We'll be having a
How to make a shark themed ‘Schultüte’
The countdown is on - there's less than ten days to go until the new school term and year starts, and one of the final tasks I still had to do was make a 'Schultüte' for my little school starter.
DIY ‘Rechenkette’ – Mini Abacus for Kids
Today I have a fairly easy DIY to share with you, which would make a cute little 'back to school' or starting school gift. These so-called 'Rechenketten' are very popular in Germany, but I've never seen them in the UK before.
Our Favourite Books for Starting School
Only two weeks and a bit until the new term starts here in Edinburgh, so our back to school countdown continues with a selection of our favourite books about school. Our picks include choices for kids starting school for the
‘Back to School’ Bunting
We're half way through our summer holidays already here in Edinburgh and starting to think about the new term head. As mentioned before, my youngest will be starting Primary 1, something that is celebrated big style in German tradition. Three
Gift Guide for Kids Starting School
I can't believe that my youngest will be starting school in just four weeks! In Germany, this was a very big deal. When Oskar started school in Berlin three years ago, they had a big enrolment ceremony on the Saturday
12 Tips for Getting Your Child Ready to Start School
Only two more days to go until the summer holidays start here in Edinburgh, which also marks a big change for our family. After the summer, I will have not one, but two school kids! Yes, my youngest had his
5 Books For Starting (At A New) School
It's that time of year. In some places, the summer holidays have just started. In Scotland, schools go back next week. Last year, I wrote extensively about what it's like starting school in Germany, or specifically in Berlin. This year,
Endlich Schulkind!
Apologies for the silence on the blog this past week, but we have been gearing up for the big day - Einschulung! If you missed my previous post, this is what the school enrolment is called here in Germany, and it's
What to pack in a ‘Schultüte’
So, now that you have heard all about German traditions for starting school, and learned how to make your very own 'Schultüte', I wanted to share what's going in my son's Schultüte to give you some inspiration. Just to recap,