Category Archives: Language

The Secret Forest Club

Posted on November 27, 2015 by suecowley

In what I feel is a beautiful synchronicity, I get to see the preschool children every week from my study window. All that work we have put into making Forest Club happen has come to fruition. The funding and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Early Years, Forest Club, Language, Learning, Play | 3 Comments

Masters of the Universe

Posted on July 7, 2014 by suecowley

Yesterday it was announced that a Labour Government would create a new designation of ‘Master Teacher’, as part of a ‘drive to raise standards’. Setting aside any questions about whether this is a good idea or not, when I run … Continue reading →

Posted in Government, Language, Teachers | 22 Comments

Stop Making Sense

Posted on June 29, 2014 by suecowley

Inside every word is a tiny capsule of sense. You can sound words out, you can name their parts, but meaning only comes out when you get them into the right context. Suddenly, the sense goes POP! Let me tell … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Communication, Language, Learning, Writing | 27 Comments

Words are my Friends

Posted on January 5, 2014 by suecowley

‘Words in the heart cannot be taken.‘ Terry Pratchett Words are my friends, so I try to treat them with the utmost of care. With words I can talk and listen and share. I can advise and support and suggest. … Continue reading →

Posted in Language, Writing | 4 Comments