Words Have A Habit of Misbehaving
When I was a little girl (a very, very long time ago), I used to love learning new, really big words like ‘discombobulate’ or pusillanimous or disconcerted. As I grew, my … Continue reading
Rhyme And Phonics: Important in Early Literacy?
As a child, I remember learning nursery rhymes sung to me by my mother. Not only did her soft, lilting Galway accent transfix me, the rhythm of hardly-understood-words elicited an … Continue reading
Asking Nicely!
May I be bold? May I be brash? I’m not asking you for cash. All I ask is a little click, A little like, a little tick. I … Continue reading
Insights With Dr. Niamh Clune: Trusting The Child
Some time ago, (at my age, things I remember are always some time ago), I read a book by Alexander Sutherland Neill. He was the inspired educator that initiated the … Continue reading
Plum Tree Books Launches Pa Dug & Rosie In The Garden Series
¨ Everything in the garden serves a purpose ¨ Basic science in rhyme with beautiful illustrations for ages 3—6 ¨ Easy learning and teaching ¨ Onomatopoeia for fun! Everything In The Garden Serves A … Continue reading
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