Archive for October 2020
Feeling COVID tired, our children are feeling too
Are you feeling a bit COVID tired? I am. Our children are feeling it, too. Right now, the world is collectively grieving. Everyone is experiencing some kind of loss. A loss can relate to anything. A loss is defined as a loss of a particular connection to a place, person or object. For some of us,…
Read MoreWOJ All Saints Year A
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven (Jesus, Matthew 5:12) Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the Sunday readings Print for staff inspiration Add to your email signature…
Read MoreWonder Words
Effective literacy requires children to master both the phonics basis of written language and words learnt by ‘sight’. Analysis of written texts has identified the most commonly used words, many of which have irregular pronunciations and cannot be simply ‘sounded out’ with phonics. The Wonder Words* make up just over half of all words used…
Read MoreMindful Parenting
When asking parents what they want most for their children, happiness tops the list. As parents, we would do anything to prevent them from disappointment, frustration, sadness and frustration. We want our children to be endlessly happy. Yet, this is not what life will serve us. It’s challenging to really accept that everyone, including your child, will…
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