The teacher had been asking the class to share their favourite book, or another important book from their family. Dexter sat fidgeting as he listened semi-attentively to the responses his classmates were making, some speaking of photo albums and others of favourite novels. The teacher asked the children to consider how they cared for those … Read More →
Sitting in the classroom, Michelle watched as the teacher unwrapped the small bundle sitting on top of the V-shaped stand which, until only a few moments ago was sitting high on a shelf, above all the other books, alone and seemingly forgotten. The teacher had washed her hands and was quietly and gingerly unwrapping the … Read More →
It was a fine, bright Autumn afternoon and I was sitting in my teaching room marking some work when a pupil burst into the room to tell me that New York had been wiped off the face of the planet. Being used to the over exaggerations of pupils, I didn’t take it seriously at first. … Read More →
