Family – You and Me Tutoring

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Technology for Children – Friend or Foe?

Posted September 3, 2019 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Education, Family

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 […]

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Alpaca Limerick Voted Number 1!

Posted August 11, 2019September 3, 2019 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Books, Education, English, Family, Poetry, Supporting Learning

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 […]

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How Do You Create a Book of Limericks?

Posted July 10, 2019July 27, 2019 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Books, English, Family, Poetry

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 […]

What You Need to Know About Limericks

Posted November 30, 2018December 11, 2018 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Education, English, Family, Poetry, Supporting Learning

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 […]

Engage with the Delightful World of Poetry

Posted January 11, 2018November 20, 2018 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Education, English, Family, Supporting Learning

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 […]

Rich Vocabulary for Writing

Posted October 19, 2017October 19, 2017 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Education, English, Exam Preparation, Family, Supporting Learning

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 […]

It’s Fun to Lift the Flaps – Reading Discovery

Posted October 13, 2017October 13, 2017 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Education, English, Family, Supporting Learning

A favourite game for very young children is “Peek-a-boo” where an adult hides their face behind an object, waits for 5 – 10 seconds, and then appears from behind the […]

Meaningful Conversations

Posted June 12, 2017 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Career and Education, Education, Family, Supporting Learning

In life it seems relationships between people are more important to our happiness than accomplishments. How are good relationships begun and maintained? Communication is the key and the ability to […]

“Think on These Things”

Posted May 30, 2017June 5, 2017 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Career and Education, Education, Family, Supporting Learning

“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there […]

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Steering the Ship – Family Life Balance

Posted May 15, 2017June 17, 2017 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Career and Education, Education, Family, Supporting Learning

Most parents say that they are constantly busy, especially those who have school-aged children or younger ones to care for. Juggling the demands of family life can be compared to […]