A pride of lions, a litter of kittens, a murder of crows. These collective nouns are so commonplace that we use them without thinking, but have you ever stopped to wonder where they came from and what other collective nouns…
For Budding Writers Everywhere
Our world is full of stories. From listening to bedtime stories to sharing stories with friends, storytelling forms part of all of our lives. The act of writing a story, however, can be a daunting process for children and adults…
The Wondrous World of Words
Bamboozle, higgledy-piggledy, pandemonium! The English language is full of wonderful words. Expand your students’ vocabulary and discover some new favourite words yourself as you peruse the books below. The Word Collector by Peter Reynolds Review: Whilst not strictly non-fiction (!)…