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I was born in the North of England in 1970 and I have been a primary (elementary) school teacher for ten years. I am sure this bio will grow as I become more confident on the site.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Animal poems for children: 6 of 127
Walter WaspLittle Walter WaspCame buzzing through the air.I didn't see him comingSo he gave me quite a scare.He hovered right beside my faceAnd much to my dismayHe didn't look like leaving,I just couldn't get away!And just when I was freaking outHe landed on my hatSo I quickly threw it on the floorAnd then I squashed him flat. More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Nutritional benefits of aronia berries: 4 of 22
Wow! Having learned about the benefits to be gained from aronia berries, I can't help feeling this little fruit should have its own call "ARONIAAAAAAAA!" to announce its arrival in your store cupboard.Many, many articles abound on the Internet about the nutritional value of the aronia berry (also called the chokeberry) and th... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Living with wheat intolerance: 1 of 1
Living Without WheatFour years ago, I was unlucky enough to be diagnosed as wheat-intolerant. Wheat intolerance is often mistaken for coeliac (pronounced "see-lee-ack") disease, but it is not the same thing. Coeliac disease is not an allergy or intolerance. According to the charity Coeliac UK, Coeliac disease is"an auto-immun... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature A look at the best children's book publishers in the UK: 1 of 1
When I read this title, the question for me was does that mean the best company or the company that publishes the best children's books? It probably doesn't make any difference the best companies, in financial and other respects, are the ones that publish the best books. They're the ones who will earn more and who will win th... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Fantasy poems for children: 30 of 42
Out of the AshesLong, long ago in ages past,In times of Arabian nights,There was a myth, a legendOf a bright and shining light.A tale of magic and splendour,A story to touch the soulOf a wonderful, beautiful birdA story which many have told.This creature was truly exquisite.It was a wonder to behold,As sunlight danced upon it... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Wishes: 17 of 23
If wishesIf wishes were horsesThen beggars would rideAnd all I can think ofIs you by my side.If wishes were raindropsI would never be dryCause without you, they'd mirrorAll the tears that I cry.Without you in my lifeWishes don't come trueWithout you by my sideWishing's all I can do.If wishes were moonlightYou can bet that the... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Nutritional benefits of camu-camu: 20 of 24
The term "superfruit" conjures up some fabulous and highly amusing images, but it would seem that a superfruit is exactly what Camu Camu is. It is a red/purple cherry-like fruit with yellow pulp, about the size of a grape, grown on a riverside tree in Brazil and Peru.Its scientific name is Myrciaria dubia, but it is also know... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Creative ways to ask a date to prom: 8 of 9
I'm British. I've never been to a Prom. We don't have them, or at least we didn't until just recently. However, I've seen enough movies to know how they work and to understand the angst of having a date, and having to ask a date. These ideas are based on the premise that you a) don't care if you look like an idiot and b) don'... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature How books affect children: 35 of 39
A shorter article could answer the question, "How DON'T they?" As a primary (elementary) school teacher and aunt to three girls aged between 2 and 7, I can honestly say that books play a huge part in the lives of children.From their earliest days, most children are submerged in a world of books. They are read to at bedtime, t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Are fantasy books good for children?: 28 of 31
First of all, what is a Fantasy book? Well, Wikipedia defines it as "a genre that uses magic and other supernatural forms as a primary element of plot, theme, and/or setting." In terms of children's books, this means we're looking at books where the story involves magical characters such as witches and wizards, other characte... More..