My name is Pauline. I’m an Aussie Mum who is utterly enthusiastic about fabulous activities for children, (and I need naps!). I am a Christian, Wife, Mother and Primary School Teacher. Lessons Learnt Journal is all about life with kids. Lessons Learnt Journal promotes creative ways to work, rest and play with children, supporting parents as they grow in their life with kids.
I believe that play matters. I strive to make learning fun rather than a tedious means to an end. I value an attitude of care and attention, curiosity and wonder.
I will spend my lifetime learning wisdom, obedience and respect.
I share about my love for play, math games, writing, reading; parenting confessions; and anything else that I am wildly excited about.
Personal Notes:
I’m an Aussie mummy to three boys and one girl. My boys would typically rather jump onto a crash mat than be sitting on it. There’s a Triceratops on my bedside table; every now and then one of my sons will insist on being called Superman; Batman was one of daughter’s first words. Being a mother to my four children is simultaneously a source of great joy and unbelievable frustration. I’m always experimenting. I’m always learning.
I only share things that engage my children, things we love. I believe that #playmatters and journal our play here. Additionally, you will find easy to use teaching resources for reading, writing and math.
Keep in Touch:
When not blogging, I may be found virtually hoarding on Pinterest, trying to decide which Instagram filter to apply, or compulsively refreshing my Facebook and Google+ feeds. Most days you’ll find me chasing my kids and that much needed nap.
Don’t miss any of the great activities from us by simply subscribing to our email. For all our wonderful email subscribers, we have a beautiful free printable, 5 quick ways to have happy kids because #playmatters.
Please note that this blog is only a snippet of our family life. We don’t creatively work, rest and play all day. There’s plenty of TV watching, gaming and hissy fits not captured on this blog.
A Few Places We’ve Been Featured In:
The Crafty Crow
Kidspot
Red Tricycle
Disney’s Spoonful (and we were featured again!)
All For The Boys
Childhood101
Let’s Lasso The Moon
Hands On As We Grow
Kids Activities Blog
Sydney.com
My Little Bookcase
Learn with Play at Home
BonBon Break
SHTF Preparedness
We are PR Friendly:
Lessons Learnt Journal is PR Friendly. We accept compensation and products. If you would like Pauline to share your company, product, or services on Lessons Learnt Journal, please contact her for a media kit.
We were nominated in KidSpot’s Village Voices, Voices of 2013 and 2014, and voted in Circle of Mom’s Top 25 Teacher Moms of 2012.
Parental Supervision:
Unless otherwise stated, each of the activities shared on this blog require adult supervision at ALL times.
Note on copyright:
Please understand that I work really hard on my content and photography. Please do not repost/duplicate the post or distribute printed content.
Content © Lessons Learnt Journal. All Rights Reserved. All photos & content are copyright of Lessons Learnt Journal. Images can be shared or pinned, but must link to the original post. Please give proper credit “via Lessons Learnt Journal” and do not claim them as your own.
Not sure how I am just discovering your blog now but love it and I am your newest liker on facebook.
I am originally from Australia {Brisbane) but live in Japan now raising my two boys {2.5 & 1.5}. I was a preschool teacher before kids.
WHat struck me the most about your about page is the honesty- you play/create but your kids still have hissy fits {mine too!} and there is TV, screaming, jumping etc.
Look forward to following along
Hi Lulu,
Welcome! Thank you for your lovely comment. I look forward to visiting and following your blog too. xoxo Pauline
Only just read your ‘about’ section… I like your disclaimer about the behind the scenes of life!! Too true! x
Oh, the behind the scenes of life is where the real action is! xoxo P
haha, I loved that bit too. I thought, ooh, I should add something along those lines into mine as well. Lovely about page.
Hi Pauline,
Wow what an amazing blog! I’m just starting out, so your work is very inspirational. Looking forward to following along and getting involved in the Kids’ Coop.
Lisa.
Hi Lisa,
Welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words and so glad to have you here. You’ll love the Kids’ Co-op. It’s filled with posts from so many awesome bloggers. Your blog looks fab. I look forward to reading more
xoxo P
Lisa,
I just tried leaving a comment on your post “Art and Science In Play: Pro Hart meets David Attenborough”, but couldn’t :(. Just wanted to let you know what a fab post it is. Fostering critical thinkers is awesome work. So glad to have found you. Thank you for the mention too.
xoxo Pauline
Hi Pauline –
Just wanted to let you know that I posted your Pinterest photo about Boys & Literacy to my Kids-and-Books.com blog. I love your website!
Here’s the link to the post: http://www.kids-and-books.com/children-reading-blog.html.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Chris
Hi Chris,
Thank you so much for the link and mention :). Loved your post!
xo P
Hi Pauline, I would like to feature your recipes on my site RecipeTipster.com! Please contact me at recipetipster AT live DOT com.
Kind Regards,
Rose
Hi! Im trying to paste the button to my post, but it says “tag not closed” pls help! Would love to spread the “button” and get word out of this lovely collection!
Hi Nadia,
Maybe try the code without the final
… (i.e. delete that bit). I’ve tried to update my code so it doesn’t have that final
but it’s just not working for me.
xo P
Hi~Pauline
My name is Sam. I am a teacher in Korea.
I lived in Australia for 5years, so when I saw your address, it recalled my Aussie life.
It’s very nice to know you.
By the way,
I have subscribed to your letters and visited your blog. I like here and all your works.
I want to ask you a favor. Would you mind me posting your articles on my blog?
I want to translate your words to Korean so that I can introduce the good ways of teaching and helping kids to Korean parents and teachers.
Thanks~
Hi Sam,
Please understand that I work really hard on my content and photography. Please do not repost/duplicate the post or distribute printed content.
Content © Lessons Learnt Journal. All Rights Reserved. All photos & content are copyright of Lessons Learnt Journal. Images can be shared or pinned, but must link to the original post. Please give proper credit “via Lessons Learnt Journal” and do not claim them as your own.
Ta,
Pauline
Hi Pauline, I got to know your blog through my all time fav The Imagination Tree blog and have reposted your Nativity scene activities’ post at my blog for more ideas. It is inspiring to know another mum who knows what it is like to have boys and a girl. My aim is 4 kids too! Lol. But am taking it a bit slowly here! Kudos to your courage and love! Will be following you! : )
God bless and a Blessed meaningful Christmas!
Angelia
Hi Pauline, I got to know your blog through my all time fav The Imagination Tree blog and have reposted your Nativity scene activities’ post at my blog for more ideas on it (i have also done a nativity scene on shakers). It is inspiring to know another mum who knows what it is like to have boys and a girl. My aim is 4 kids too! Lol. But am taking it a bit slowly here! Kudos to your courage and love! Will be following you! : )
God bless and a Blessed meaningful Christmas!
Angelia
I wanted to know how to make the 2 ingredients bread ?
The link to Jennifer Chueng’s 2 ingredient bread recipe is on my post http://lessonslearntjournal.com/bread-recipe-2ingredient-bread/.
Hi Pauline.. Just wanted to let you know that i have nominate you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Please check the details on my website! Thank you for inspiring me.. Xoxo
You are my first experience with a blog. Mother of eleven(9 sons, 2 daughters) & grama of 9. Babysit one granddaughter on regular basis since she was 4 months old. Now she is 7and in school, so only get to spend holidays & some weekends with her. Your attitude & ideas are so welcome! Thank you for being there & sharing. I am pretty busy & involved in Church & community(74 & not seeing where retired leisure applies yet- naps sound appealing but rare at this point.) Nevertheless, your blog will be a regular inspiration from now on. Barbara H PS I am not tech savvy but being tugged into this tech world by my savvy kids.
The Imagination Tree blog and have reposted your Nativity scene activities’ post at my blog for more ideas on it (i have also done a nativity scene on shakers). It is inspiring to know another mum who knows what it is like to have boys and a girl.
Hi, just letting you know your gluten free rocky road is not gluten free. Allens red frogs contain wheat. Might be worth re-visiting this recipe! Thanks Amanda, Dietitian, APD
Thanks Amanda. I’ve removed the post with the recipe.