We have been working on comprehension skills this year to go with the new Early Learning Goals. One of the goals is to retell stories so I made some traditional tales story spoons. I’ve wanted to make some for ages but if I’d realised how engaging they would be I’d have made them way sooner. … Read more
Disclaimer: We were sent a pack of Gruffalo activities for the purposes of this review. As a teacher, I am always looking for new and interesting ways to deliver the curriculum. So I was delighted to see that The Forestry Commission have produced this lovely teacher’s pack based on the Gruffalo, one of our favourite … Read more
Are your kids sick of loom bands? Nope not mine either. I have to say it is a good craze though, even if I do spend my life hoovering up the things. It is so creative and great for boys and girls. The only group which seems unable to take part in the craze is … Read more
The twins start school in September. It doesn’t seem very long away and so I’m trying to prepare them with some fun activities. I thought it would be a good idea to work on phonics with some alphabet play dough. We have started with a for apple. So we made apple play dough. I was … Read more
