How to Boost Kids’ Confidence
One of the things as a teacher and parent I have come to believe more and more is that confidence…
Book Reviews for Kids and Adults
Spooky Halloween Leaf Crafts for Kids
This simple nature craft for kids is a brilliant way to turn autumn leaves into spooky bats and ghosts for…
Jack and the Beanstalk Books for Toddlers and Preschoolers
I loved reading classic tales with my kids. From Jack and the Beanstalk to Goldilocks and the Three Bears. These…
Yoga for Calming Kids ~ Create Your Own Calm
The wonderful Becky who created the book Create your Own Happiness that we reviewed and created a robot from with…
Rubbish the Recycled Robot Monster and Create your Own Happy
One of the things that makes me so sad is the way that my generation has become so throw away….
Books for Kids on Rocks, Fossils and Earth Science
Rocks, fossils, gems, and minerals are fascinating. If I hadn’t gone on to study Marine Biology I think geology would…
Lonely Planet Kids – Animal Books
As a backpacker there was always one travel guide I took with me where ever I went. I now have…
Star Wars A New Hope ~ Connecting Generations and Inspiring Reading
Want to know something about me! Well even if you don’t I’m going to tell you my husband and I…
100 Fun and Easy Learning Games for Kids – Supporting Learning at Home
Over the last 5 years, I have worked closely with the fabulous Kim and Amanda from The Educators’ Spin On…
Toasted Oats, Mango, Blueberries and Yoghurt – Jamie Oliver’s Everyday Super Food!
I have a confession, or maybe I have a problem I don’t know which but I am a bit of…
Vinaigrette Pour La Semaine – Kids Cook French
I’ve always heard that French kids will eat anything and as a mum of 2 picky/fussy/temperamental eaters I envy the…
White Chocolate Mudpie Cupcakes
Cupcakes are one of my favourite treats and these White Chocolate Mudpie Cupcakes from the new cookbook Treat Petite by…
Red House Children’s Book Award 2014: Tony Ross and Jeanne Willis
Today I am very honoured to be part of the Red House Children’s Book Award 2014 Blog tour – the…
Picture Book Party – Romping Monsters Stomping Monsters Party
You know we love a good party – well connect it with a book or 2 and it makes a…
Red Ted Art Book – Cute and Easy Crafts for Kids
It’s here – yes I have a copy and it’s as wonderful as I would have hoped it was –…
Eric Carle Books Ideal for Toddlers and Preschoolers
One of my favourite children’s authors and illustrators has to be Eric Carle. I love the way that art, colour,…