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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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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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 …
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 …
Organising books
Keeping with last weeks post where I told you about the exciting launch of my new business More to Organising- help your child to be more independent and making your life easier by organising with your child in mind! Pull out all of your books onto the floor. This helps you see the amount you …
There’s more to Pumpkins!
How much can a child learn from a pumpkin?
The Mexiglish Girl by Natalia Simons
As you know, I believe that there is More to Books than Reading. After being in Italy, I have been reminiscing about how I used to use children’s books to help me learn a new language. Well your books do that in one with Spanish! We loved the blog learning all about your inspiration behind …
Yoginis Yoga
At the end of September, I went to the Childcare and Education Expo. It is such an amazing place to learn more about EYFS and Primary education. I met some inspirational people, all supporting children to learn in this very important phase of their lives. I met Susan and Katie at their stand, and was …
Thinkably
At the end of September, I went to the Childcare and Education Expo which was an amazing event for the Early Years and Primary sector. There were many great exhibitors and one of the stalls especially caught my eye. I truly believe that ‘There’s More to Books than Reading’ and Thinkably proves that too. Thinkably …
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