Technology for Children – Friend or Foe?
Who can deny that modern technology fascinates children? They are drawn to it like moths are drawn to a light. However, is the latest technology, especially the touch screen, a […]
Who can deny that modern technology fascinates children? They are drawn to it like moths are drawn to a light. However, is the latest technology, especially the touch screen, a […]
What is it about Alpacas? Is it that they look a little strange with their long necks, yet seem very cute and cuddly? When two Teacher-Librarians, Megan Daley and Kerrie […]
The 14th June to me was D-Day (Delivery Day) of my new limerick books. I was very excited as our printer friends, Karri and Miranda from Colour Gamma, arrived with […]
Most of us learn more by doing than by just seeing or hearing. Exploring concepts in Math by handling real objects can set children up for success. Give your child/students […]
Writing any poem with rhythm can be a real challenge but writing a limerick which has a couple of very short lines that rhyme, can be downright frustrating. I know […]
Limericks are short, funny poems about life to which everyone can relate. Whether referring to real events or fantasy, they make us smile and liven up our day. They appeal […]
Does your child have to write a Diamante poem and doesn’t how to start? Perhaps you’d like to write one yourself? You might be asking, “What is a Diamante poem […]
Does your student have to write a poem but can’t get started? Here’s a simple method for writing a stunning Cinquain, a descriptive poem of only five lines. As a […]
Does the word “Poetry” remind you of deadly-dull lessons at school reading incomprehensible verse late in the afternoon? Fortunately, my Grade 6 class teacher loved reading poetry to us with […]
Does your child struggle with writing interesting stories, poems and reports for school? How can writing be improved to capture and hold the attention of readers? One quick fix for […]