Saturday 29th June marked the end of my ‘Read with Julia’ pilot project at Ledbury Community Hub. If you look at the numbers, it wasn’t a rip-roaring success – but it’s given me plenty of food for thought…
Continue reading “Has learning to read in 2024 become a chore and a bore?”Shared Reading at Ledbury Community Hub
In April, I visited Ledbury Community Hub for a pot of peppermint tea and I met Nic, the hub leader. We talked about his vision for the hub, opportunities for me as a volunteer… and he kindly offered me use of the space for four, free, drop-in reading sessions for local children and families.
Continue reading “Shared Reading at Ledbury Community Hub”My elevator pitch
Last week, I spent 9 hours on a business bootcamp. The online meetings were held on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, from 6 – 9 pm. One of the PowerPoint slides told us what to include in an elevator pitch…
Continue reading “My elevator pitch”Can we banish burnout?
Stupid question? Maybe…
I’m sharing my story in the hope it helps others. Here are 3 lessons I learned the hard way.
Continue reading “Can we banish burnout?”In recovery
I’m irritated by the fact that I am still grappling with my transition out of teaching. I still feel a sense of loss and I still really, really miss being with children.
Continue reading “In recovery”Why?
This is my rationale behind the videos I’ve been posting on YouTube.
Continue reading “Why?”Memories of Ukraine
Bilingual Books from Library Loans
A collection of children’s picture books, borrowed from the libraries of Great Malvern and Hereford, and written in two languages.
Continue reading “Bilingual Books from Library Loans”‘Papa Panov’s Special Day’
I think now’s as good a time as any to share one of my favourite Christmas stories. Allow me to introduce you to the wonderful Papa Panov…
Continue reading “‘Papa Panov’s Special Day’”‘The Red Tree’ by Shaun Tan
‘With sensitivity and wonder, Shaun Tan’s evocative words and images in the multi-award-winning ‘The Red Tree’ open a window to our inexplicable emotions and tell a story about the power of hope, renewal and inspiration.’
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