View this post on Instagram Yesterday was Day 6 of our extended Book Advent and we read this beautiful version of The Nutcracker based on the New York City Ballet production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. This version of the … Continue reading
Did you read My Naughty Little Sister as a child? I absolutely loved these stories Written by Dorothy Edwards And illustrated by the ever inspiring Shirley Hughes This day in 1914 Dorothy Edwards was born So in memory of her … Continue reading
I know it is only November But this year we are having an extended book advent All the books we read end up in our Christmas Book Selection Box We can then enjoy them throughout the festive season This week … Continue reading
View this post on Instagram Today is Day 4 of our extended Book Advent and I am delighted to share with you one of Edie’s favourites. A little musical board book from @nosycrow called Listen To The Nutcracker. Edie dances … Continue reading
This serves as both a Remembrance Day read and an advent book The wondrous combination of Michael Morpurgo and Michael Foreman take us back to Christmas 1914 In the trenches of the Western Front And something wonderful has just happened … Continue reading
View this post on Instagram Today is Day 2 of our extended book advent and I am starting a few Nutcracker themed days. We are a house of dancers and performers and one of the things we most associate with … Continue reading
Ever since I was a child A Forces child I have loved war stories I grew up reading Carrie’s War The Machine Gunners When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit I Am David and The Silver Sword. As a younger adult and … Continue reading
“I am that little robin that sits upon a tree, I sing to you each morning, but you don’t know it’s me. I am that little robin in your garden every day. I will never leave you I will never … Continue reading
Happy Halloween Eve 2020 We are gearing up for a weekend of non spooky celebrations And lots of Halloween book inspired play Have a wonderful Halloween at Home Here are some fun books for the of littlest trick or treaters … Continue reading
We have been learning all about space this half term We used the Space topic planning from Plan Bee Teaching This incorporated science, history and RE It was aimed at upper key stage two But with the use of books, … Continue reading