Simplify

28/04/2022

That’s my next classroom book corner, right there!

BUNK BED with a built-in READING NOOK
via Architecture & Design

04/02/2022

Such a simple idea: I love anything which combines physical skills with other concepts. You could adapt so easily for phonics and spelling, (list of common words and rolls labelled with appropriate graphemes), calculation (which numbers sum to 10), process order, (pictures of the different stages from seed to plant). If you built one robust tray you could simply change the labels! Right, all I need now is a tray, some rolls and a bag of mixed infants!

11/12/2021

Good idea for EYFS

Love this! ❤️

21/11/2021

Yep, that’s me…

14/11/2021

For all Early Years settings everywhere, but especially for Kate Fleming (she’ll know why) with fond wishes

27/01/2021

I feel 🥴

11/09/2020

Free Phonics for Parents.
Hi everyone. If you are thinking of homeschooling or just curious about phonics, I have put together a pdf of a presentation I have used in schools to support parents so they can help their children. Please email me on [email protected] for a copy.
If there is sufficient interest I will organise a Zoom meeting so I can do the full presentation and take questions.
Just add in your comments if you are interested.
Best wishes, and keep well.
Kathy

01/09/2020

In these confusing and sometimes downright scary times, I am thinking of changing what I do. I love teaching and working with parents and teachers. I couldn't give that up! I would appreciate any thoughts on a little plan I have hatching: support for pupils who are homeschooling for any reason.
I have done this remotely during lockdown, with weekly socially distanced visits in pupils' homes where appropriate and regular online catch-ups. I have supported parents with weekly plans and timetables, and given face-to-face (or mask to mask!) tutorials and it has worked very well. For some pupils with special needs it actually seems to have had particular benefits. Has anyone got any thoughts on this idea? I would be really grateful for any comments. Thank you, and keep well.

18/10/2019

I don't often say this but: must watch TV! BBC NI's documentary on Oliver Jeffers is fabulous! Catch up on iPlayer in the arts section.

17/09/2019

See Books for Topics for an amazing range of new picture books on the shortlist for this year's Klaus Flugge prize, with the stunning winner "Julian is a Mermaid"

11th September saw the announcement of the Klaus Flugge Prize 2019 Winner. The prize was awarded to Jessica Love for her debut picture book Julian is a Mermaid, praised for its expressive illustrations that celebrate freedom, love and individuality.

07/09/2019

Be careful what you ask for ...

Ha!

31/08/2019

Thinking about building vocabulary, and found this:

Probably the best random adjective generator. More than 140 random adjectives. Easily choose how many common adjectives you want to be generated.