Dec 17, 20201 min#155Ever since I first heard of Jólabókaflóð, I have been in awe of this Icelandic tradition which promotes literacy and celebrates reading...
Dec 3, 20202 min#153When we think of role models, we often think of those we see from afar, such as Malala, Mandela, or MLK, or those with whom we live and...
Mar 5, 20201 minDr. Seuss ~ Some Favourite Quotes [Blogpost 113]In honour of Dr. Seuss’ birthday (March 2, 1904) - a firm fixture in the calendar of celebrations in many elementary schools - I am...
Feb 20, 20203 minInternational Mother Language Day [Blogpost 111](Source: On International Mother Language Day, UN promotes reading in local tongues) In recognition of the 1952 Bengali Language...
Nov 28, 20194 minHandwriting [Blogpost 99]I notice that, especially for families new to international schools, there are certain questions that often come to the fore during when...
Sep 5, 20193 minInternational Literacy Day“International Literacy Day, celebrated annually on 8 September, is an opportunity for Governments, civil society and stakeholders to...
Jul 4, 20191 minReadingI love the irony of this image recently posted on Facebook. I also - from a linguistic perspective - appreciate the fact (perhaps even...