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Ocean Theme Play: Toy Shelfie Rotation Ideas and Resources

19th June 2024 Lisa

Early Years Toy Shelfie Rotation This blog post will give you ocean themed play ideas and resources from a toy…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Books and Storysacks, Exploring Nature with Children, Learning Through Play, Nature Play, Sensory Play, Small World, Toy Shelfies
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Why I’m Leaving Instagram – Leaving Bookstagram

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Starting on Instagram and Bookstagram Back in March 2018 I began, with zero prior knowledge, a website and delved into…

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Posted in: Books and Storysacks, Spoonie Life of Bookworms

Astrid and the Space Cadets – Attack of the Snailiens by Alex T. Smith

19th May 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Astrid and the Space Cadets – Attack of the Snailiens Book Bio 🎡Astrid and the Space Cadets – Attack of…

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Posted in: Books and Storysacks, Reading

Busy Busy Learning May #2 Newsletter – What’s in an Email Newsletter?

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Welcome to the second newsletter for May from me (Lisa) here at Busy Busy Learning. If you’d like to know…

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Posted in: Art and Crafts, Books and Storysacks, Exploring Nature with Children, Nature Play, Neurodivergent, Phonics, Reading

The Timeless Appeal of Magazines: Subscriptions for Kids, Teens and Adults

18th May 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Is There a Place for Magazines in the Digital World? In an age where digital media dominates our lives, you…

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Phase 2 and phase 3 phonics grapheme pebbles laid out with a wooden three section tray with the pebble r, ai and n placed in to spell out rain.

Phase 3 Phonics – Sounds & Tricky Words – Reading & Spelling

17th May 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Phase 3 Phonics Phase 3 phonics is an incredibly fun, yet complex challenge for most children. Some children will easily…

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Posted in: Learning Through Play, Phonics, Reading, Tonies and Yoto, Yoto

Screen Free Magic: The Benefits and Joy of a Banjo Robinson Snail Mail Subscription for Kids

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UPDATE: 11th November 2025 – I’m not sure if Banjo is still taking new subscribers as I can’t find an…

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Posted in: Books and Storysacks, Learn a Language, Learning Through Play, Reading

Ferris by Kate DiCamillo a Delicate Book About Connection, Loss and Hope

16th May 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

Ferris Book Bio 🎡Ferris ✒️Kate DiCamillo 📔Walker – kindly gifted Ferris Quick Themes Review 🎡Fairground 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Community – extended family…

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Death – How to Talk to Kids About Loss and Book Recommendations

15th May 2024 Lisa 1 Comment

Helping Children Navigate Losing Someone Death of someone we know, whether expected or sudden, is always something that brings with…

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The Bumblebee Garden by Dawn Casey and Stella Lim

9th May 2024 Lisa Leave a comment

🐝The Bumblebee Garden ✒️Dawn Casey 🎨Stella Lim @‌stellalim_art 📔Floris Books @‌florisbooks – kindly gifted The Bumblebee Garden Quick Review Themes…

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