Merry Christmas my lovelies. If you’re lucky enough to be with loved ones this Christmas, give them an extra squeeze and a little hug from me too. (Only if they are in your bubble, obviously) I’m stuck in tier four on my own and genuinely have started talking to the spiders in my house, they …
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More to Books
“There’s More to Books than Reading- how to help your child bring stories to life” follows the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum sharing books and activities for your child to learn all subjects at home, in your garden (even in the cold and rain) or park. This is the perfect book for Lockdown life. …
Aisha Bushby
For the last month or so, I’ve been happily (and virtually) working away with Aisha Bushby and 14 other aspiring children’s authors on the Prepare for Submission course run by WriteMentor. I’ve mentioned WriteMentor several times before and I’m delighted to have such inspirational, established authors to look up to and learn from! I have …
Roald Dahl
There really is #moretobooks when you can become so inspired. I can not deny that Roald Dahl was a massive part of my childhood and one of the authors that has inspired me to become a Children’s writer. As I learnt from Jane Austen when I nipped to Bath a few weekends ago, “If adventures …
Jane Austen
After a long lockdown of no blogs, a little trip to Bath was just what I needed to spark up some inspiration in my quill! Someone else who got lots of inspiration from her time at Bath was Jane Austen. While she only actually lived here for a short time, Bath are so happy she …
The Perfect Shelter by Clare Helen Welsh
As with last weeks blog, some of you may know I’m a huge fan of WriteMentor. After participating in two of their live writing weekends, when an online weekend was on offer, I jumped at the chance. I wasn’t let down. I’ve come away with such motivation. I was lucky enough to be taught by …
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!!!
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