education Archives - Storyteller & Children's Author

Because We’re Worth It!

I’m very lucky, I have a job that I love. I’m a storyteller and children’s writer so I get to spend many hours reading great books, telling great stories and writing new adventures. But please remember, this is not a hobby, it’s a job.Amongst the many services I offer are…

Outside the Box

The last couple of weeks have been really busy! I shouldn’t complain as busy means work which is always something that needs securing when you are self-employed. So what exactly has that work entailed?One of the many things I love about my job is the diversity. It’s never dull and…

The World Would Be A Happier Place

I feel truly blessed with my job which allows me to work with the inspiring, forthright, honest, funny and creative little people that we call children. This week has seen me working at different places, sharing stories with different audiences and it’s been great so here is my round up……

Phonics can be F-U-N (yes really!)

Phonics is one of those subjects that divides the teaching world. It’s a bit like marmite, you love it or hate it. Many teachers and support staff who deliver phonic sessions tend to dislike it intensely. Most commonly heard expressions when talking to staff about phonics are It’s boring It’s…

Life After Teaching: Part 2

As you will have gathered from my first and subsequent blogs, I used to be a teacher. Teaching Early Years children is both rewarding and inspiring and for many years I loved my job with a passion. I was dedicated, hard working and determined to do the best for the…

You’re Never Too Old to Play!

Childhood as we know it in Britain, is a relatively new thing. Until Victorian times, many children who were from working families or those in abject poverty were forced to work under terrible conditions. And while the offspring of the rich elite enjoyed toys, education and guidance, those in less…

Confessions of a Book worm…

I Don’t Own a Kindle! Shocking though this may seem, I don’t own a Kindle. I’m old school: I like the feel and smell of books. I love walking into a bookshop (sadly more of them are disappearing from our high streets) and forgetting all about time. Technology is a…

It Depends…

Last Friday I was out for a drink with Red Ninja Studios www.redninja.co.uk who have developed my interactive app to help children with their reading. First and only shameless plug coming up – the app is available on iOS and Android for tablet and smart phone. Just search for Little Lamb…

Hello from Lamby HQ

Welcome to the Little Lamb blog. I suppose I should introduce myself…My name is Jude and I was a teacher for 18 years. I won’t bore you with the many and varied reasons for leaving a job I loved (when I was with the children), suffice to say that ill…

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