I Am Human: a beautiful picture book, delivering an important message of empathy "I am human I am a work in progress Striving to be the best version of ME From the picture book dream team behind I Am Yoga and I Am Peace comes the third book in their wellness series: I Am Human. A hopeful meditation on all … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Susan Verde
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Mini reviews – wrap up!
Hello friends! How are we all? What is everyone reading at the minute? I'm currently reading Someday by David Levithan (in preparation for the event I'm hosting with him and the AMAZING Laura Steven. If you're knocking about Newcastle on October 30th, come along... you can get tickets from Waterstones or click this link to … Continue reading Mini reviews – wrap up!
Blackout poetry
To coincide with National Poetry Day, we celebtrated at school with Poetry Week, where our English lessons all centred around poems. We in Year 5 had already done a week of poetry (it's what I started the year with), so when it came round the celebrating Poetry Week, the kids were enthused to say the … Continue reading Blackout poetry
Would you rather…? Bookish edition
Hello there friends! Today I'm doing a tag I saw on my friend Amy's blog, filled with 'would you rather...?' type questions (Those of you who have seen any of my events know that I love a would you rather...? question!). Check our Amy's post here. 1. Would you rather have a friend who loses … Continue reading Would you rather…? Bookish edition
If it makes you happy…
I've done 4 weeks of teaching now, so I feel this is a good time to write another happy things post. Walking into my classroom every single morning. Having my own classroom. My kids drawing me pictures. Feedback from my first observation. The culture of caring in the classroom. Laughing with my kids. Making my … Continue reading If it makes you happy…
September in books
Well hello October, you came quickly my friend! I did not think September would go as quickly as it did, but here we are... the end of another month, around for another bookish round up! In September, I: Read 8 books. Started my first term as an NQT. Had my first NQT observation. Announced I … Continue reading September in books
What’s in my bag?
My brilliant friend Cora mentioned that she was doing a "What's in my bag?" blog post and I thought this was a great idea. It's not quite bookish BUT because I'm a nebby person, I'd love to see what is in everyone's bags. I thought I'd start by sharing my bag! This is my trusty … Continue reading What’s in my bag?
BOOK BLOG: Tilly and the Bookwanderers
Today I have the ABSOLUTE JOY of hosting Anna James, author of the incredible Pages and Co on my blog as part of her blog tour. She's here today to talk about her writing soundtrack. Without further ado, I hand you over to Anna and that amazing book of hers! My Writing Soundtrack for … Continue reading BOOK BLOG: Tilly and the Bookwanderers
NQT life
Well hello, Here I stand, 3 weeks into my NQT life and what a ride it has been so far. There have definitely been more ups than downs (I'm not even sure I'd say there's been any downs so far). I am learning so much every day. I can't wait every single day to get … Continue reading NQT life
The Book Title Book Tag
Well hello again! How is everyone this fine Friday? I hope you are all well... I once again come to you with a tag. I am LOVING tags at the minute. It's really fun thinking of answers to all the questions! Don't forget I have my own tag going - The One With The Friends Tag. … Continue reading The Book Title Book Tag
