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All Are Welcome

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Jennie

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We’re part of a community. Our strength is our diversity. A shelter from adversity. All are welcome here. This bright and colourful, joyful and playful book follows a group of children through their school day. In their school everyone is … Continue reading →

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Just Like You by Jo Loring-Fisher

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Jennie

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“ONE BUT MANY One God, many faces. One family, many races. One truth, many paths. One heart, many complexions. One light, many reflections. One world, many imperfections. ONE. We are all one, But many.” Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute … Continue reading →

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The Last Garden by Rachel Ip and Anneli Bray

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Jennie

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“In the middle of our country there was a city. In the middle of our city there was a garden. The city was grey and sad, but the garden was bright and beautiful Once, before the war came, there were … Continue reading →

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The Day War Came by Nicola Davies and Rebecca Cobb

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Jennie

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The Day War Came is a poem written by Nicola Davies and illustrated by Rebecca Cobb It is a heartbreaking read and a wonderful way to begin conversations with children around war and conflicts around the world. Nicola Davies wrote … Continue reading →

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Our Bookish Learning: Frida Kahlo

Posted on March 11, 2022 by Jennie

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Today we have been learning about Frida Kahlo I have such admiration for this courageous woman She had such misfortune and pain throughout her life But she never gave in She painted to express and process her feelings I have … Continue reading →

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Theatre Review: Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker!

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Jennie

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The girls and I have had a very special sweet treat this week We headed to The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury To see Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker! Reimagined for the 21st century. Music by Tchaikovsky. It’s a Nutcracker! for all seasons, … Continue reading →

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The King Who Banned The Dark

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Jennie

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As a mother and a home educator I choose to talk to my children about world events. How I do this with my 11 year old twins, my sensitive seven year old and my wonderfully innocent 4 year old differs … Continue reading →

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Book Tour: Return to FACTOPIA!

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Jennie

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today is our stop on the book tour for Return to FACTOPIA The awesome FACTOPIA series is brought to you by What On Earth Books Written by Kate Hale and illustrated by Andy Smith This vibrant eye-catching book is packed … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day 2022

Posted on March 9, 2022 by Jennie

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As a mother of three daughters finding books that empower and inspire them is a passion. I want my girls to grow up knowing that they can do anything, be anything. I want them to know that they matter and … Continue reading →

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Using Books To Talk To Children About Ukraine

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Jennie

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I am sharing here and on Instagram A collection of brilliant and beautiful books That have free teaching notes and printable resources To help teachers and parents talk to children About war, displacement, migration and refugees To begin to help … Continue reading →

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This is me. Jennie. I am a 44 year old, home educating mummy, passionate about picture books, children's literature and learning through play. I have 5 children aged 3 - 10 including an angel baby #matildamae Welcome to my blog! Here you can read about books, reading, home education and play Follow our home education journey #edspireedventures #edspirereads #edspirelearns #edspireplays Join us as we learn together through books, adventure and play Share our passion for books and stories, poems and songs Email: jennie@edspire.co.uk

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