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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 Humphries1 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 […]

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3 Powerful, Hands-on Math Materials

Posted May 30, 2019June 17, 2019 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Education, Mathematics, Supporting Learning, tutoring

Most of us learn more by doing than by just seeing or hearing. Exploring concepts in Math by handling real objects can set children up for success. Give your child/students […]

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How to Write Humorous Limericks That Work

Posted December 13, 2018 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Education, English, Poetry, Supporting Learning

Writing any poem with rhythm can be a real challenge but writing a limerick which has a couple of very short lines that rhyme, can be downright frustrating. I know […]

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 […]

How to Write Dazzling Diamante Poems Easily

Posted November 6, 2018November 20, 2018 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Education, English, Poetry

Does your child have to write a Diamante poem and doesn’t how to start? Perhaps you’d like to write one yourself? You might be asking, “What is a Diamante poem […]

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How To Write Stunning Cinquain Poems Easily

Posted October 15, 2018November 20, 2018 Marilyn HumphriesLeave a commentPosted in Education, English, Poetry, Supporting Learning

Does your student have to write a poem but can’t get started? Here’s a simple method for writing a stunning Cinquain, a descriptive poem of only five lines. As a […]

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 […]