I went to the Bett Education show last month and I am always looking for things that will enhance children’s passion for literacy. There is so much MORE TO BOOKS when they children are writing them for themselves. I came across the Mighty Writer and could immediately see how it would support and enhance sentence …
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The Nanny Endorsements with Melissa
I was so grateful to Melissa for interviewing me on her podcast. As a business owner and a Nanny, I think it is so important to support each other, lift each other up and let others know the amazing things everyone is up to. My favourite part was when she asked me about books! I …
Oliiki Baby Brain Building App with Clare Stead
The power of social media means you make connections with amazing professionals in the Early Years field. I am very happy to have interviewed Clare Stead on Oliiki Baby Brain Building App. I especially agree with instilling a love of learning (the last i in Oliiki). How did the Oliiki Baby Brain Building App come …
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Reading On Your Head
How did Reading on Your Head come about? The idea for Reading On Your Head began with my dissertation project at university. I grew up in a very deprived area and wanted to do something which would give backto the community and others like it I grew up in. I created a simple multi choice …
Dogs don’t do Ballet by Anna Kemp, illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
Reading to children is such an interactive process and doing voices as well as facial expressions can help tell and story, with young children, getting them involved in the story brings it to life. Here’s how I would use this book for development in the EYFS. A little synopsis from me- Biff is a dog …
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Woongjin Thinkbig
A few weeks ago I was exhibiting at the Bett Education show with Thinkably. I’ve been volunteering with them for a while on EQAG where we read books and discuss the content, age appropriateness and if it needs to be a supported read. For more info on Thinkably head to: https://moretobooks.blog/2021/10/05/thinkably/ I met to many …
Mousefest 2022
As some of you may know, I’m a few drafts in to a children’s novel with main character, Mousey Poopins, being not only a mouse but also a Nanny. So when my friends’ village was having a Mousefest, she knew I’d be interested. Not only that, but they had knitted characters from childrens’ stories and …
Finding Their Feet by Bernie Landels
My books support parents to bring learning to life in the home through books and organising and while they can support young families, as an EYFS teacher working in nurseries, reception and schools as well as private homes, my books are for children aged 2 plus. So when I connected with Bernie, I knew I …
Book Club Buddies
As an avid reader myself, I love inspiring a love of reading in children. After all, it is a pre-requisite for most other learning. So when I found Book Club Buddies on social media, I knew it was something I wanted to share. Now is the perfect time to ignite a love of reading in …
More to Organising
There’s more to books than Reading when you can organise your house by reading the book 🙌🏻 You don’t even have to read just books as I am also featured in The Sun, Living ETC and Good Housekeeping! For free tips follow me on Instagram @more_to_organising Head to Amazon to buy the book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09PW2D1WC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=RPRGH7PDQRXL&keywords=more+to+organising+kathryn+lord&qid=1641556775&sprefix=more+to+organising+kathryn+lord%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1 Or …
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