Posted on April 28, 2015 by margaretwelwood Baby Bird’s First Nest–does the title run shivers up your spine? Is the author/illustrator the next Tom Clancy or James Patterson perhaps? And therein lies the beauty of reading to a live audience. I chose Baby Bird’s First Nest because it was a sweet story with bright pictures, little Read More …

Posted on April 17, 2015 by margaretwelwood When I was in grade two, our teacher used to post our best pictures on the wall. My pink and blue snowman made the cut, and, if memory serves, that was the last of my art posted that year. Thinking I had the formula, I made pink and Read More …

Posted on April 4, 2015 by margaretwelwood Next week the after school care staff is to give this flyer out to the grade two to fours. We’ve acted out two stories together, in the hopes of getting their creative juices flowing. I’m excited to see the results! Please note that this is not a competition. Read More …

Posted on March 29, 2015 by margaretwelwood     “What a cute story! I actually thought the ending was very funny.” (Tommy, 8) Ah, those best laid plans again. My website’s not quite ready (the designer is in the midst of a move), so I can’t ask the children to send me their stories yet. Read More …