Fantastic beasts, unicorns and dragons – imaginary creatures to fire the imagination! Here are ten of the best books for children compiled by Jan Homden and reviewed by Amazon. Click on the book covers to follow the links.
“In nature, nothing exists alone.”
— Rachel Carson, 1962
New Children’s Book Releases for 2019, compiled by Jan Homden and reviewed on Amazon. Click on the book covers to follow the links: it’s time to get reading! But first a date for your diary and an update about an event not to be missed . . . . .
John Landrum looks at a variety of ways in which new technology can open doors for students with disabilities and provide a more level playing field for all learners.
EAL students need to concentrate extra hard in class to understand what is going on in school. During the vacations, they have less guidance. Anita Bamberger has some ideas to make holiday homework fun and rewarding.
Jan Homden reviews two old favourites and a new book – all suitable for 4 – 8 year olds, and which adults will enjoy as well.
Take the classroom outside and discover the natural world of Minibeasts
‘Teaching outdoors helps encourage curiosity and stimulates all the senses in a way that indoor learning simply cannot do.’ The Woodland Trust. This Early Years and Primary resource, compiled by Jan Homden can also be used by parents who home-school their children.
Natalia Sidor describes how children of all ages can benefit from learning how to use an abacus – and not just for mathematical calculations.
For Leah Davies valuing diversity should be at the heart of any school. Here she explores how administrators and staff can get things under way and why it is so important.
Kate Shepherd reviews three new novels – one for lower primary, one for middle school and one for secondary.