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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 1h

Maple colour, 2019 by US painter Erin Hanson #WomensArt #AutumnWeek 🍂

Painting of a tree in a kandscaoe. The tree has bright red and orange autumn leavers

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Stuart Rowntree @primarythink.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

1/6 Been thinking quite a bit about how we assess progress within inclusive provision, particularly when attainment data only tells part of the story. For some children, greater independence, improved communication or simply being able to participate more fully can represent significant progress.

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Fox Lane Books 🦊 @foxlanebooks.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

So sorry to mention the C word… 24 Books for Advent for book lovers. 24 gorgeous little hardback classics, each with a gold loop so you can hang them on the Christmas tree. A lovely thing to bring out year after year, and we’ve got it for £89 (RRP £100) 🦊🧡📚 www.foxlanebooks.co.uk/product-page...

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Carrie @carrieprimary.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I’ve been acting depute (part time) this term. It’s been an interesting one. I have learnt that being the only member of SLT on site and teaching is fairly challenging. I have enjoyed getting to spend that wee bit more time with all the children across the school. Ready for a holiday!

Sun setting over trees in the background. Blue sky above and a loch reflecting the light from the sun.

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Today, we wrote and decorated our Poetry Post in KS2. Tomorrow, we're off round the village to deliver poems to our local community. It's always really well received, with our pupils realising that they can have a positive impact on where they live. There's more info here: ourfp.org/eop/poetry-p...

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Otomi embroidery is a traditional Mexican embroidery style known as "Tenangos", featuring vibrant colors, and unique floral and animal designs #WomensArt

Colourful embroidery with birds, animaks and plants against a white background

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Carrie @carrieprimary.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

I don’t have any support from a LA this year. But our 3 amazing LAs came to my rescue (in shifts) today and I would not have got through without them. They should be paid ten times what they are.

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Carrie @carrieprimary.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Teaching with a UTI and covering every break made for an interesting day yesterday.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

'Broad haven, Pembrokeshire' by contemporary Welsh painter Sarah Evans #WomensArt

Painted landscape with a row of white houses on the edge of a yellow field near a small track and under a dramatic blue grey sky

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Carrie @carrieprimary.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Not pretty but comforting and that’s what is needed.

Sliced avocado and chopped spring onions over layers of wraps with cheese chicken and tomato.

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Carrie @carrieprimary.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Good company again this morning.

White fluffy dog with a brown nose and ears lying on a blue bedcover. Looking straight at the camera.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

'Storm light' by UK contemporary printmaker Mikki Bowers #WomensArt

Print featuring a flock of birds in silhouette flying over a hedgerow in a purple sky

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SeaWindowCraster @seawindowcraster.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

4th October 2026 07.03

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Carrie @carrieprimary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Mountain biking this morning. Spent a lot of time going ‘oh, I used to be able to ride that.’ Had a wee fall today but did ride the biggest drop off I have for a while. Beautiful morning for it.

Blue sky over a hill and green farmed fields. Trees in the foreground.

Person cycling on a single track through a forest. Light coming through the trees.

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Tommaths (he/him) @teakayb.mathsy.space · 03/10/2026

This Japanese copy of The Mathematicians' Library is winging its way to a school in Grantham to play a part in rekindling an international exchange programme disrupted by the covid pandemic. I'd say that was a good cause! I've still got 1 copy each in *German* and *Spanish* to give away to...

A Japanese edition of The Mathematicians’ Library lies on a white textured fabric background. The purple cover features large white Japanese lettering over a colourful abstract image of overlapping curved forms, with the English title “The Mathematicians’ Library” and subtitle “The Books That Unlocked the Power of Numbers” beneath it. The author’s name, Thomas K. Briggs, and the publisher’s name appear in Japanese. A small “EX LIBRIS” bookplate is partly visible behind the book.

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

I’ve loved all of the #Hedgewitch series by Skye McKenna and Queen’s Witch might well be my favourite. Out 22/10 for middle grade readers, huge thanks go to @hachettechildrens.bsky.social for this copy. Here’s the link to my review: worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2026/08/19/q...

The book in my hot little hand. The mostly purple cover shows a young witch in pointed hat and holding a broom in her left hand, standing next to a black cat in front of a towering castle with turrets.

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SeaWindowCraster @seawindowcraster.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

3rd October 2026 07.13

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Yesterday we celebrated National Poetry Day. I confess poetry is not my main area of expertise so I particularly look forward to everyone’s recommendations. What great children’s poems/poetry books would you suggest for #KidsBooksFriday? #KidLitUK #KidLit #UKKidLit #Poetry #ChildrensPoems

Book cover for Poems on Toast by Attie Lime illustrated by Emily Ford.

Book cover for A Great Big Cuddle by Michael Rosen, illustrated by Chris Riddle

Book cover for Poetry Prompts: All sorts of ways for start a poem by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by Georgie Burkett, Grasya Oliyko, Amanda Quartey and Viola Wang.

Book cover for Being Me: Poems about Thoughts, Worries and Feelings by Liz Brownlee, Matt Goodfellow and Laura Mucha, illustrated by Victoria Jane Wheeler

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Carrie @carrieprimary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Like clockwork, my annual insomnia has arrived. The dog and I have had a first breakfast, watched Grand Designs, finished a book and done some crochet. I’ve done most of the heavy lifting here, the dog has mostly just enjoyed sofa sleep.

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Louise V Durham, stained glass and driftwood sculpture, Shoreham by Sea, UK #WomensArt

Photo featuring three rectangular vertical wood sculptures with blue and green inlayed stained glass, side by side on a wet beach with reflections

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Carrie @carrieprimary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

When you are constantly on edge because a child in your class hurts other children, it’s so hard to actually teach. I spend every minute watching, trying to predict and then intervene before anything happens and it’s exhausting. And this is currently in both my classes.

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Pleased to see my article about the Verse Novel Awards published in the local press today, especially as it's National Poetry Day. www.edp24.co.uk/news/2658240...

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Scottish Book Trust @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It's the start of October so that means we've launched our new Book of the Month giveaways! We have some great titles this month, so enter now for a chance to win. www.scottishbooktrust.com/book-of-the-...

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Darrell Wakelam @darrellwakelam.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I've spent three days at Sherborne Abbey Primary helping the children to create a large display for their library. We made a book with famous characters leaping out of it. 😁😮 About 300 kids have taken part, from Yr 1 to Yr 6. How cute is this! 😁 www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky #UKEd #artworkshop

The artwork made by the children from Sherborne Abbey Primary. A large model of an open book with famous book characters leaping out of the pages.

A close-up of a 'wild thing' from 'Where the wild things are'.

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Carrie @carrieprimary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I got back from work yesterday to discover that we now have a 5-7 day survival kit. Though some of what my husband deems ‘stuff to survive’ and what I would are very different.

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SeaWindowCraster @seawindowcraster.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

1st October 2026 07.01

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Heronry, 2022, etching by UK printmaker Janis Goodman #WomensArt

Print in blue and white featuring a tree lined still river or pond with reflections and a flying heron to the top right in silhouette

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Delicate crocheted/sewn leaf sculptures by UK artist Susanna Bauer #WomensArt #October1st #Autumn

Photo of an oval shaped brown leaf with lace like cream coloured embroidery along the outside edge, all against a white background

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David Litchfield @dc-litchfield.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Introducing ‘Little Ghost & The Robot’ to the collection. Coming 08. 10. 2026 👻🤖❤️

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Noelle Thomas, contemporary UK textile artist #WomensArt

Colourful textile artwork with central stylised horse morif , as well as circles a
and triangles on a dark background

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Carrie @carrieprimary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I’m so old that this will always be my easiest way to make a worksheet when I need something specific. I’m sure I could save lots of time but it’s been 25 years.

A piece of white paper with 3 calculations on it. (10-4, 10-8, 10-5) The paper is resting on a book about Norway.

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SeaWindowCraster @seawindowcraster.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

28th September 2026 07.07

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SeaWindowCraster @seawindowcraster.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

27th September 2026 18.56

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Carrie @carrieprimary.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

It briefly stopped raining so nipped out with the dog and found some treasure.

Grey clouds with light and a hint of blue behind over a loch that reflects the light.

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Jon Biddle @jonnybid.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Non-fiction texts are an essential part of the classroom reading diet and deserve far more attention. In my latest blog, I begin to explore the important role non-fiction can play in developing a rich reading culture. jonbiddle2.substack.com/p/making-spa...

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Carrie @carrieprimary.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

The dog and I have been up for a long time. She’s not overly impressed.

Fluffy white dog with brown ears and around the eyes lying on a blanket looking a bit disheveled.

White fluffy dog with brown ears lying on a crochet blanket.

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SeaWindowCraster @seawindowcraster.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

27th September 2026 06.26

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Carrie @carrieprimary.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Bodies with female hormones are incredibly stupidly designed. ‘Oh, it’s likely the most stressful point of your life? Let us make it harder for you!’

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womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

UK textile artist Rachel Wright creates artworks using machine embroidery on calico with various fabrics #WomensArt

Pictorial textile artwork featuring a view looking down on a lighthouse in a swirling sea

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Jacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Described as The Last Bear meets Pax, Wild Watchers: The Pine-Marten Promise by Liz Flanagan, illustrated by Jason Cockcroft sounds amazing 🥰 Out 04/03 for 7+ readers, huge thanks go to @foxandinkbooks.bsky.social @antswilkinson.bsky.social for this fabulous proof copy. #KidlitUK #UKKidlit

The book and its press release. The bright green cover carries the title and names of the author and illustrator, with green leaves around its edges.

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Wonderland Bookshop @wonderlandbookshop.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Graphic novels. Diary books. Poetry. Picture books. Non-fiction. Prose. Manga. Audio. What does it all have in common? It's ALL reading. #kidlituk

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Carrie @carrieprimary.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I’ve got a student from the high school doing work experience at the moment (I taught him 7 years ago and in nursery.) They’re reading Shuggie Bain on his Advanced Higher English and it was so lovely to chat with him about it. He was bursting with thoughts.

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Marianne Doherty @mariannedoherty.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A family friend has just had a new wee baby which has sent me down a rabbit hole of the best books for babies. So for this week’s #KidsBooksFriday what books would you particularly recommend for reading with babies? #KidLitUK #UKKidLit #KidLit

Book cover for Each Peach Pear Plum by Janet and Allan Ahlberg

Book cover for Little Miss Austen: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and Alison Oliver.

Book cover for A Great Big Cuddle: Poems for the Very Young by Michael Rosen and Chris Riddell

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SeaWindowCraster @seawindowcraster.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

26th September 2026 06.59

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Carrie @carrieprimary.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Only had 3 children today. It was very strange. Week 6 done. Happy Friday!

Grey clouds with a bit of light behind over green farmed fields on a small hill.

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