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Classroom fun: reading journals!

November 10, 2021November 7, 2021Leave a comment

As a big reader, I am a massive massive fan of encouraging my children to think about what they're reading and reflecting on it. One of the things that I inherited when I moved into Year 6 almost 2 years ago was reading journals and I have embraced them fully, but also changed their use! … Continue reading Classroom fun: reading journals!

BLOG TOUR: Emily Critchley

November 9, 2021November 8, 2021Leave a comment

Good morning everyone! It's my stop on the blog tour for The Bear Who Sailed The Ocean On An Iceberg by Emily Crichley. This book was instantly snapped up by one of the kids in my class who told me the cover just made her smile! From a Carnegie nominated author, a brilliantly funny and … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: Emily Critchley

November bujo

November 8, 2021November 7, 20211 Comment

Morning everyone! I’m here to share with you my set up for November and, while it's not one of my favourites, I love how colourful it is! I went with the whole vibe of Bonfire Night (which ironically I am NOT a fan of) for this month's theme! I hope you like it! NOVEMBER BULLET … Continue reading November bujo

ThursTAG: Totally Should’ve tag

November 4, 2021October 31, 2021Leave a comment

Good morning! Sorry for my missing ThursTAG last week. Having a relaxing half term was an absolute win! *** Totally should’ve… gotten a sequel Oooooooh!! I'd have loved more from the Sorrow series by Melinda Salisbury cause basically, I want more Luvian Fen in my life! Totally should’ve… had a spin-off series There are SO … Continue reading ThursTAG: Totally Should’ve tag

Mini reviews: graphic novels are go!

November 3, 2021October 31, 20211 Comment

Good morning everyone! I am here with some more graphic novels that I’ve read recently. My kids are REALLY loving graphic novels, and I'm more than happy to get some more, second hand, to explore with them! *** The Last Council - Kazu Kibuishi Emily and her friends think they'll find the help they need … Continue reading Mini reviews: graphic novels are go!

October in books

November 2, 2021October 31, 20211 Comment

Good morning everyone!  It’s finally time to share what I read in October. Luckily, due to half term and my brain being a little bit more ready to read after September, I read way more books! IN OCTOBER, I READ 18 BOOKS I know, a MASSIVE difference to September!! Graphic novels I had the utter … Continue reading October in books

Mini reviews: the spooky MG ones!

November 1, 2021October 31, 2021Leave a comment

Hello everyone! I hope you are all well! I’m stopping by your timelines today to share 3 books that will be perfect for lovers of the spooky season! I know I've just missed Halloween, but it's never too late to read a spooky book! *** Shadowghast - Thomas H Taylor A mysterious stage magician has … Continue reading Mini reviews: the spooky MG ones!

A round up of happy things

October 22, 2021October 17, 20211 Comment

Texting friends positivity. Receiving lovely messages. People checking in on me. Great days filled with CPD. Having people around me who care. Feeling like my opinion matters. Getting out for a run. The sunshine. Book post. Seeing my kids get excited about books. Upcoming half term. Being creative and feeling useful. Working hard and the … Continue reading A round up of happy things

ThursTAG: The Apple tag!

October 21, 2021October 17, 20211 Comment

Good morning! Sorry for my missing ThursTAG last week. I've had a stinking cold for a while now and just didn't have the energy to write! I hope you enjoy today's post all about apples (which I'll be honest, I don't eat a lot of... but I do like them when I remember I like … Continue reading ThursTAG: The Apple tag!

Mini reviews: more graphic novel goodness!

October 19, 2021October 17, 2021Leave a comment

Good morning everyone! I am here with some more graphic novels that I’ve read recently. I find graphic novels a great thing to wrap up in mini reviews and they’re always super popular blog posts! This is part 6, maybe 7, of the ‘Steph reads loads of graphic novels’ blog series (if you want to … Continue reading Mini reviews: more graphic novel goodness!

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