Today we have started our Book Fortnight. We are taking two weeks to celebrate reading for pleasure and to learn about ourselves as readers. We have lots of activities planned using resources from a range of publishers, authors and illustrators, … Continue reading
When I went to university to train to be a teacher As part of the interview process I had to write an essay Answering the question Is teaching children to read the most important thing we do as teachers? I … Continue reading
This year the twins and I have a visit To Bletchley Park on our bucket list The twins turn 13 in the summer And so we are planning some Special days out for their special birthday As soon as I … Continue reading
Something a bit different for you today A Survival Handbook From SAS Hero And champion of reading Andy McNab Ultimate Survival Handbook Survive In The Wild, In The City and Online! This is a handbook Designed for middle grade readers … Continue reading
“WHEN LIFE GETS DARK … LET YOURSELF SHINE BRIGHT” I have absolutely loved reading Glitter Boy I was instantly invested in James and Joel In Harriet and Nathan I adored Nan I have just loved this brilliant and beautiful Character … Continue reading
As a young teenager My best friend and I loved Stand By Me I adored Wil Wheaton But I also just loved the story The boys’ journey Stand By Me is a classic Coming of age movie One filled with … Continue reading
We are so lucky to have The Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury As our local theatre We love making an event of our theatre trips Learning about the shows we see before we attend Having dinner in Canterbury before the show … Continue reading
On Wings To The Stars What a stunning title for a book! This story by Kate Poels Reminded me a little of The Shark Caller It is a beautiful story Of modern family life A young girl with busy parents … Continue reading
Rivet a short metal pin or bolt for holding together two plates of metal, its headless end being beaten out or pressed down when in place. “a rectangular plate containing an iron rivet” join or fasten (plates of metal) with … Continue reading
I have been reading my first Sinead O’Hart middle grade novel The Time Tider This is a fast paced fantasy adventure story That will make you question everything you know about time With family and friendship at it’s heart It … Continue reading