Picture the scene... sitting by an open fire, drinking hot chocolate, some soothing music playing in the background and a festive favourite in your hand... how idyllic. Imagine something like this... (thanks Pinterest!) I can't provide you with this scene... but I can provide you with a book to read as you IMAGINE that is … Continue reading BOOKMAS: 12 Days of Christmas
Whist scouring the internet one day I found this incredible of a 'Mystery Book Box'. I found this picture on Pinterest (thanks Pinterest for some increible ideas that I can magpie and adapt!) and decided that that would be a great idea! Not for the kids but for the adults too! I decided to go … Continue reading Mystery box
Yes. Working in a school. At Christmas. With 30 children. I know. Imagine. IT'S AMAZING. I love a Christmas craft! This post will take you through 2 of my favourites, 2 very simple but 2 effective and quick crafts! All you need is paper, hands and scissors! This is my Christmas tree in Year 4. … Continue reading Classroom Christmas!
So here we come to that part of the year when I get to FINALLY think about books that are being released next year that I can look forward to and MY WORD there are SO SO SO MANY. Some that I've been waiting MONTHS for, some that have just recently come into my mind … Continue reading 2017 books!
Hello there readers! Welcome to my first Blogmas. I don't think this will be a blogmas like any other blogmasses. The others will be much better, but please stay with me. There are some exciting things coming up in the next few weeks. I have a competition coming. There may be 2! The first will … Continue reading BLOGMAS
I am going to start a 'BOOK INSPIRED LESSONS' blog post series. It will only be as and when for the minute, then once there's a few ideas in the blog I might make it a real thing! For a long time I've wanted to learn how to sign, properly. But it's just not something … Continue reading Book inspired lessons
We finished Demon Dentist recently in Year 4 and they absolutely LOVED it. They thought it was funny, heart-breaking and exciting. If you're looking for a story to read to your KS2 classes, definitely give Demon Dentist a look. I loved it too as an adult. I was experiencing the story with them and it … Continue reading What am I reading in the classroom?
Funny, simple and effective. Kids loved it. I loved it. Buy it. Go on. (It's not out yet though). Buy it when it comes out. "This book is about worms. I can only draw worms. You might think worms are boring - but you'd be wrong. These worms have INCREDIBLE adventures! I can't draw those … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Will Mabbitt
This letter is for all of you who have supported me in the past 2 weeks of my life. Through the tears, the cheers and the panicking, you have all been incredible to me and I am forever in your debt! You have supported me for much longer than the past 2 weeks, most of … Continue reading To all the people who support me…
A Quiet Kind of Thunder: incredible, funny, heartwarming, charming. I fell for this book wholeheartedly. (released 12.1.17) "Steffi doesn't talk, but she has so much to say. Rhys can't hear, but he can listen. Their love isn't a lightning strike, it's the rumbling roll of thunder. Steffi has been a selective mute for most of … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Sara Barnard
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