Digital Reading   The last in this series of emails is yet another sample of the work I do for … Continued

Touching the Sore Spots…   There are many books written which help children relate to and gain some understanding of … Continued

Growing Through Challenges…   As we, here in New Zealand, come together and treasure the gifts of diversity in light … Continued

Passing on our ideas Over the last year I have had the privilege of sharing my passion for literacy via … Continued

Is there power in expectation? A colleague and friend, Karen Tui Boyes, recently shared a blog and tweet ‘The Power … Continued

How do we understand, embrace and use these changes to our benefit?     Lets try BOOKS as our answer….or … Continued

School. How often do we overlook the enormity of something so close to us in a search for a topic … Continued

Have you ever tried using story sticks with your class? My classes loved this little exercise and it can be … Continued

Have you ever used clapping games with your class? They make for great reading, and then fun to follow! This … Continued

Getting your day started on a high note! One of the fun activities that can be used to get your … Continued

As we begin a new year and new beginnings here are some great books to track down and share with … Continued

There are many fabulous ideas happening in classrooms around the world and I have decided to share some of these … Continued

“How can I help my child with his/her reading?” How often I got asked this question! Usually by parents whose … Continued

One of the most wonderful aspects of this little business is the need to keep in touch with teachers. When … Continued

Our latest product is the result of teacher feedback and we are ever so grateful. I managed to get these … Continued

I do hope that you enjoy a giggle. I had the dubious title of ‘giggling Gertie’ as a child and … Continued

As the rain pounds on my roof and splatters on my windows – my thoughts turn to onomatopoeia. Perhaps if … Continued

This ‘blog’ is a mixture of news from our site and some fun and relevant links to material from other … Continued

You and Your Toolbox are Critical Elements in Your Pupils’ Abilities to Learn Not too long ago I was confronted … Continued

Through the ages, in whatever culture and language, from the time they are born (and perhaps even before!) children have … Continued

Too many ideas or topics and too many steps to find a few valuable resources? Too much time spent sorting … Continued

As a mother of three dyslexic boys (incidentally – all of whom have studied successfully at tertiary level and now … Continued

How often have I heard a parent despair “my child” (usually a boy) “just will not engage with books” Yes … Continued

The second video in ‘How to Build a Love of Reading’ shares how it’s no secret that activities at home … Continued