Free writing is an important part of the writing process. Being able to write freely, and without judgement, is something that is not often allowed for within the school curriculum. And I’m not having a go at teachers, or the system, about this. I understand how it’s...
There is a common misconception that once a child can read confidently on their own, you should stop reading aloud to them. Most parents stop reading to their child by the time they are eight years-old, with only 19% of 8-10's being read to on a daily basis. Research...
It's going to be a busy year for me, as an author. I have not one, but two books coming out, the first of which has its official publication day on World Book Day (March 5th). If you're a regular reader of this blog, you may have heard of the Time School series. I've...