When I was in Canada, my friend and I took a road trip to Portland. Mainly to go to the first Vegan Mini Mall which will be in another blog- lots of books from an amazing author/illustrator who is very passionate about veganism. But for today’s, it’s inspired by Portland. Donuts When I told my …
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Vancouver, Canada
As with last weeks blog on Bears, this week is also inspired by the trip to Canada! We took a trip to Granville Island and we found the most amazing toy shop. And I just had to go in the Humpty Dumpty Books and Music section. Some of the books in this blog are from …
Bears
So as some of you may know, I work as a travel nanny and fly all over the world, to Cape Town, Italy, Maldives, Switzerland, Ibiza and Tresco to name a few. My first few nanny jobs were on a cruise ship for one private family all over Northern Europe and also a stint in …
Television
Special Announcement Before I begin, I’m very proud to announce that I am an official speaker at the Childcare Expo in the Midlands on the 27th of September 2019 at 12.30pm. Please do come and join my workshop to get a real hands on experience of More to Books. https://www.childcareexpo.co.uk/midlands/workshops-midlands/ And now for the blog… …
Romans
I am literally obsessed with Roman history to the point that I think I was Roman in a past life! I went to Hadrian’s wall to do research for my chapter book which will be an adventure story for children in key stage 1. I am currently looking for representation for my children’s books. But …
Fruit Pastille Maths
Today’s blog will show you how to make maths easy by bribing your children with sweets. Just kidding! Although this activity does make maths more fun and children actually want to do these “games”. A great maths activity for a rainy day is what has become known in my Nanny family house as “Fruit Pastille …
Steam and water museum
Having been a Nanny in Kew for two years, I absolutely loved hopping over the bridge to Brentford to this fantastic little museum. I am still a South West Nanny so drive over for visits sometimes. I shall use this museum to guide the topics of this blog and share all you can learn from …
Peter Rabbits
Beatrix Potter I am so in awe of Beatrix Potter. I love the little world she’s created and the loveable characters she has shared with us. There was always be a place in my heart for Jemima Puddleduck as my Mums’ childrens’ day nurseries are called Puddleducks but I think my favourite characters have to …
Musical Punctuation
Learn how to use instruments to teach punctuation and even maths!!!
How to teach children about money
This is not a blog about counting coins or about taking away- although money is a great tool for that and arguably a needed skill. (You can even use them to help with times tables) I once taught a little boy in year 2 who had many disadvantages in his life which meant he needed …
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