Who doesn’t love to be read to? I still love it, although I do tend to fall asleep within about 3 minutes, but I still…
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Extra Yarn by Mac Barnett
August 16, 2016
Extra Yarn is a gorgeous story about kindness, generosity and a little bit of magic. I first came across this book when my daughter’s…
A letter to parents of teens (or those just prematurely stressing)
August 11, 2016
Dear Parents, 10 years ago, back in 2006, I was teaching Grade 4 at a lovely primary school in Bayside, Melbourne. My class, 4D, were…
There’s a Sea in my Bedroom By Margaret Wild
August 09, 2016
There’s a Sea in my Bedroom is a sweet, gentle story about overcoming fears. There’s a lovely dose of imagination thrown in and, the…
Olympic Games Activity Ideas
August 04, 2016
Are your kids starting to get excited about the Olympic Games coming up? Ours certainly are! So, instead of having them just watch it on…
Oh The Places You’ll Go! By Dr. Seuss
August 02, 2016
The first time I read Oh The Places You’ll Go! was when I was 22 and about to embark on my overseas adventures. A…
Floor Games For The Whole Family
July 28, 2016
I’m not sure whether or not you have noticed, but it’s cold outside; really, really cold. At this time of year, going out is…
I Love You Stinky Face By Lisa McCourt
July 26, 2016
I Love You Stinky Face was given to us at The Sunshine Collective as a hand-me-down book and just as well really, because I…
5 Things My Child Worries About
July 21, 2016
I have two very different children. One is full of confidence and fills every room she walks into with her personality and sleeps soundly each night. She…
Book Review – The Red Balloon by A. Lamorisse
July 19, 2016
The Red Balloon was actually first a film, released in 1956 and the author, A Lamorisse is a French film director. He wrote the screenplay…