Maximus Octavian

By Persia Karema

The World of a British/American Toddler

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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So… I’ve enrolled Little Yum-Yum into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes. The main reason is because he was being bullied at school. Now, don’t get me …
Bunny Mask
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It’s nearly time to take off the mittens, warm up and hop into spring! And who are the best hoppers around? Rabbits! So let’s make a bunny mask! …
End of Academic Year Report 2017-18
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How time flies. The Academic Year is almost over, and the reports are in. I am pleased to say Little Yum-Yum has done well in school. He is right …
Stone Sculpture
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Every Saturday on our way to Kumon and back home again, Little Yum-Yum and I pass this sculpture. Not quite sure what it’s supposed to be, but it now …
Maximus Octavian
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So… I’ve enrolled Little Yum-Yum into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes. The main reason is because he was being bullied at school. Now, don’t get me …
Chinese Lion Puppet
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ROAR! With your brand new toucanBox project we’re going to visit Asia to make a colourful Chinese Lion Puppet. Once you’ve finished your puppet, slip …
Bedtime Stories
Goldilocks and the Three Bears
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In a house in the woods (who knows where?), Live Ma and Pa and Mary Bear. While their porridge cools in the morning air, They fetch some cream from the …
Burlap Bunny
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Have you heard the news? Spring has arrived! The new flowers are beginning to bloom, the weather is warming up and the bunnies have come out to play. …
Kumon
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Recently, I signed Little Yum-Yum up to Kumon for extra maths and English lessons. Don’t get me wrong; he’s not behind for his age, but I did this …
Jack and the Beanstalk
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Jack Pott and his mum had a poor life, not much fun. Food was scarce for those two and their cow called Little Moo. A fun retelling of the story Jack and …
Racing Jellyfish
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Take a deep breath! We’re taking a plunge into the ocean, in the search for some incredible underwater creatures. Pop your jellyfish on a window to …
Snow White
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Princess Snow White, skin like snow, Has a stepmum, long ago. Every night, this queen would call To her mirror on the wall: “Mirror, mirror, on the …
Gone Fishing
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Whilst playing in the garden, I noticed Little Yum-Yum concentrating on hard something; something I couldn’t figure out. I approached him and asked …
Little Bear’s Close Encounter
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Little Bear looked up at the stars. “I wish I was an astronaut”, he sighed. Little Bear dreamed of exploring the world outside the window. He liked …
A Gift
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During the Easter break, Little Yum-Yum and I were unwell, so we didn’t get up to much. He was unwell for a few days, whilst I was for the duration. …
Picture Holder
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Yesterday, I proudly collected this picture holder Little Yum-Yum decorated in school – with red (his favourite) being the main colour, of course! It …
Painting
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During the two week Easter break, Little Yum-Yum and I didn’t really get up to much. The weather was terrible and we we’re both unwell. After trying …
Chocolate Haul
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Little Yum-Yum received seven big Easter eggs this year (to include one won in a raffle at school). He certainly was pleased, even though he can’t …
Easter
Happy Easter
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I bought some raffle tickets for the Easter Raffle at Little Yum-Yum’s school. We won an Easter Egg! Woo hoo! However, I must say, it did make me …
Postoloster
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When Little Yum-Yum showed me this drawing, I asked him to explain who or what the character was. “It’s a Postoloster!”. Confused? So was I. He even …
Outdoors
T-Rex ‘Zord’
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Little Yum-Yum created this in his favourite After School Club, Natural Thinkers/Outdoor Learning. Upon collecting him from school, the teacher asked …
Benji’s New Friends
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Benji the Bear sat on the end of the bed, feeling a little bit lonely. He was new here, and he hadn’t seen anyone else in the bedroom. He watched the …
Natural History Museum
Land of the Dinosaurs
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Well, not quite, thankfully! Little Yum-Yum has a collection of dinosaurs which were purchased when we visited The Natural History Museum. The …
Spring is in the Air
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Ah, yes. Spring is in the air at last, and Little Yum-Yum knows it. “Plants need sun and water to grow.”, he said randomly. So grabbed his watering …
Flower Bouquet
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Toucan Box theme: Flower Bouquet. Who doesn’t like to receive flowers? And they’re even more special when you’ve made your own bouquet. Once you have …
Sky Garden
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Friday 9th March was Inset Day aka Teachers Training Day for Little Yum-Yum’s school. I decided to take him to Sky Garden to see the views of …
Are You Sure?
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This is the logo on Little Yum-Yum’s uniform. According to him, this dragon is eating a banana. I tried to explain that it wasn’t; it’s the tongue or …
“I’ve Got Something For You, Mummy!”
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Yesterday, I went to collect Little Yum-Yum from after school club (Monday to Thursday) as usual. As he saw me, a big smile appeared on his face. He …
Nature Bag
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Toucan Box Theme: Nature Bag. This week we’re exploring the great outdoors. So first let’s create and decorate your nature bag, before you pick up …