Hemel schoolgirl finds a creative way to learn and keep in touch with her grandma

A schoolgirl from Hemel Hempstead has been showing off her artistic skills after learning with her grandmother through Zoom during the coronavirus lockdown.

Poppy Rackley, six, of Belswains Lane, has been getting creative with her homeschooling and has been learning art with her grandmother, Judith.

Schools have been closed to the majority of pupils since the start of lockdown to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.

Laura, Poppy's mum, was impressed with her daughter's art work and wanted to share it with The Gazette's readers.

She said: "I thought it might be nice to share some of her creations, and also the way she did them.

"She has been having Zoom lessons with her grandma, who used to be an art teacher, I think it's a different way to keep the children learning and interacting with loved ones at the same time.

"My mother-in-law is classed as a high risk vulnerable person so when we drop shopping to her each week she gives us a copy of the painting my daughter will be painting that week.

"It has been lovely to watch their relationship grow via zoom with these art classes during lockdown and helps my daughter stay engaged while learning away from school, and helps them stay in touch because they can’t see each other in person.

"We are home schooling her, and she has a younger sibling, so as well as what the school has given her to do we wanted to think of other ways to keep her busy and having fun while the schools are closed.

"She loves art and has been really enjoying the lessons with her grandma over Zoom, she does something different each week, and her grandma teaches her different techniques.

"Obviously I am a very proud mother but I think my daughters art work is incredible for a 6-year-old."