Technology for Children – Friend or Foe?
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 […]
Category: Education
Alpaca Limerick Voted Number 1!
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 […]
3 Powerful, Hands-on Math Materials
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 […]
How to Write Humorous Limericks That Work
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
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
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 […]
How To Write Stunning Cinquain Poems Easily
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
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
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 […]
It’s Fun to Lift the Flaps – Reading Discovery
A favourite game for very young children is “Peek-a-boo” where an adult hides their face behind an object, waits for 5 – 10 seconds, and then appears from behind the […]