Monthly Archives: August 2010

Good Things.Really Good Things.

Posted on August 31, 2010 by andromedababe

I’ve stolen this idea from the lovely director Marcus Romer-simply to describe things that make me happy, things that make life just that bit more fabulous. Shooosies-if you follow me on Twitter you knew this would top the list. Note: shooosies … Continue reading →

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Starting School.”Where’s Your Reading Book?”

Posted on August 29, 2010 by andromedababe

Friday afternoon at the school gates. You’re standing with Sophie’s ma. Sophie runs out, waving a school reading book and a shiny new home/school record book. Cue Sophie’s ma-lap of honour round the school yard. Your child follows, black paint … Continue reading →

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Help your child to want to read

Posted on August 25, 2010 by andromedababe

It’s ok. I’m not expecting you to teach your child to read. I just want to give you a few tips that will help your child to reach that magic point we in the trade call “reading readiness.” Why learn … Continue reading →

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Want to help an under-5 learn to write?

Posted on August 23, 2010 by andromedababe

Let’s do an experiment. Ok, take your sock off-left one if you’re right handed, right one if you’re left. Put a large sheet of paper on the floor, grasp a thick pencil between your first & second toes – hold … Continue reading →

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Starting School this September? Making it Easier.

Posted on August 22, 2010 by andromedababe

It’s that scary time of year when parents start to worry about how their children will cope when they start school. It’s true, some will get a bit upset at first but this rarely lasts long. Reception class teachers are usually … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on August 20, 2010 by andromedababe

Welcome to WordPress.com. This is your first post. Edit or delete it and start blogging!

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