This week the children and I have been thinking about courage, creativity and collaboration as we celebrate International Dot Day 2021, which for us has turned into Dot Week! Luna Loves Dance is the perfect book for exploring alongside our … Continue reading
The Week At World’s End is the first Emma Carroll book I have read I have wanted to read her work for a long time but have just not had the time When I was sent this to review by … Continue reading
“… the next time you search the hands ticking around a clock, maybe try and imagine what children in other places are doing. We might not all have our mornings and evenings at the same time – but we all … Continue reading
Do you know the difference between listening and hearing? Do you know what it means to be an active listener? Do you know how listening can help you to be a better friend? Can you listen past the noise? If … Continue reading
Mrs Foster was my fourth year junior teacher at St Barbara’s School in Wulfen, Germany. She was wonderful! She encouraged my love of singing and drama. She cast me as Mary in the school Nativity, Only A Baby. A visiting … Continue reading
15th September is International Dot Day Inspired by The Dot A picture book created by Peter H Reynolds According to the official website “The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in … Continue reading
Do you enjoy calendar based trivia collections? We love them here at Edspire HQ and are building a collection of books that we call Our Daily Reads or Our Daily Books We keep these books in a basket on the … Continue reading
When we read together here at Edspire HQ We like to have fun We like funny books, silly books Books that encourage children to join in Imagine the delight of my littlest bookworm And my aspiring actress bookworm When they … Continue reading
I would like to introduce you to Amara and the Bats. My children and I love stories about rewilding so to find one with a nocturnal twist gave us great joy. My girls all love Amara and we all feel … Continue reading
After a mini heatwave here in Kent I think Autumn is upon us again And so it is time to start savouring the shifting seasons And embracing autumn I have to admit it is my favourite season September brings our … Continue reading