“We’ve let the river take us To our sides the green walls rise up into the sky Behind the screen we catch glimpses of emerald halls within At last, the wild rush of adventure has begun.” William, age 11, loves … Continue reading
If you live in Kent And are planning to pick pumpkins this October We heartily recommend a visit to Pumpkin Moon A local business with family at its heart Not to mention over 100 different varieties of pumpkin The perfect … Continue reading
We have had our first holiday in a long long time A book inspired adventure to Dorset Following in the footsteps of Enid Blyton And The Famous Five The change of scene was wonderful The weather was wild It was … Continue reading
This week we have been exploring the story of Violet’s Tempest guided by the wonderful resources from Authorfy created by Ian Eagleton himself. Violet’s Tempest is a beautiful new story from Ian Eagleton with wonderful illustrations from the instantly recognisable … Continue reading
Once in a while a book comes along that takes your breath away. Once in a while book comes along that makes you want to grab all the other books you know around a subject. Once in a while a … Continue reading
“Life on earth is a whole, yet it expresses itself in unique time-bound bodies, microscopic or visible, plant or animal, extinct or living. So there can be no one place to be. There can be no one way to be, … Continue reading
“On that day be still, breathe. Know that … you are strong enough. Know that … you are smart enough. Know that … you have all you need to make it through. You can do hard things …” Today was … Continue reading
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 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