12 Great Books of Nursery Rhymes for Kids
Nursery Rhymes for Babies, Nursery Rhymes for Toddlers Bookshops and libraries were once full of books of nursery rhymes for kids. I have a lovely collection of books of nursery rhymes for babies and toddlers which dates back to the years when my children were small...
Why Nursery Rhymes and Poems Still Matter in 2020
Nursery rhymes and poems are great fun to share with young children but did you know they also play an important role in building the foundations for learning to read?
If you didn’t, you’re not alone. I didn’t know this when my children were small and I find that many parents (and even a few fellow teachers) simply aren’t aware of how important nursery …
8 Todd Parr Books About Families
Fun, reassuring books about all the different kinds of families I’ve been using a selection of Todd Parr books in the classroom for some years now and I’m always delighted when a new one is released. Todd was originally an artist but he’s now written...
Nurturing Children’s Emotional and Mental Health
October is Mental Health Month and today is World Mental Health Day.
As a mum and as a teacher, children’s emotional and mental health is a subject that’s very close to my heart.
For several years, I’ve been investigating the reasons why some children seem to be naturally contented, calm and resilient while others seem to be the opposite …