Growing up in Newcastle, we have this incredible tradition of our flagship Fenwick store getting an incredible Christmas window every year. Every Christmas we would go and look at the window. That's how, as a Geordie growing up, you KNEW Chrismtas was really coming. Even now as an adult I get SO EXCITED to see … Continue reading Fenwick Window
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Christmas magic!
It's Saturday! You know what that means! It's guest blog time! This time, our guest blog comes from the wonderful Darran. I have followed Darran on Twitter for a while now and I recently got to meet him at YAShot and he's lovely. He's northern, he likes books and he's funny - what more would … Continue reading Christmas magic!
Christmas lessons #2
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD One of my favourite stand alone (or can be woven into other subjects) Christmas lessons to do is Christmas around the world! I am very lucky in that I have lots of friends in a few different countries around the world who are willing to share their country's Christmas traditions with … Continue reading Christmas lessons #2
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree!
Yep, it's that time of year again everyone... the time of year when everyone goes into their lofts, gets a bit dusty, fights with some boxes... to put up, assemble, decorate, redecorate, untangle and gaze in awe at our CHRISTMAS TREES. Now, controversially, putting up the Christmas tree is not my favourite job of the … Continue reading O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree!
BOOKMAS: 12 Days of Christmas
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
Classroom Christmas!
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!
BLOGMAS
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
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