More gifts!

Forgot to say, I also received a book token... I will be buying Lee Child's latest thriller... for Ted! I will read it after him. at the moment I am reading Peter Robinson's "Cold is the Grave" a DCI Banks novel, I am really enjoying these books, only problem is, I am reading them all out of sequence!
I should be reading all the notes from the courses I went to last term, that was the plan...
I have joined Twitter...

It's my birthday!

I have been very spoilt, Ted has given me a whole day spa experience... I have had emails from Christina & Jahna, phone calls from Michael & Bernard, slippers, used teabag holder, kiwifruit utensil (for cutting and eating!) cards, emails and phone calls from friends and relations, so I feel very blessed. I am not ready to go back to school, but okay I will! On Wednesday I have got a special morning tea at Te Ranga for my birthday, so that will be lovely!

Photos & Scrapbooking

Well, yesterday I redeemed 20 free photos I had with Snapfish! I downloaded my photos at an Internet cafe in Te Puke. It's too slow at home with dial-up! That cost $4, then it was a further $3.95 postage... so I should have just got the photos done downtown! I hope they will be ready for me for scrapbooking on Tuesday. I have put Anne Le'ota's Creative Memories website on my links, so anyone interested in our area could have a look, and maybe join us at a workshop! Anne is totally marvellous!

Easter

What wonderful weather we have had over Easter, and it looks set to continue. I have been enjoying some knitting. I have used Picasa to make the collage. Thanks Nicki, for telling me how to do it!

I have also been busy in the orchard, taking 3 plastic "sox" off each kiwifruit plant! They were there to protect the kiwifruit from sheep that were grazing in the orchard. However, the sheep have gone, and off come the bags! Long slow work, but the kiwifruit will be happier, I am sure! Feeling sunshine and fresh air on their trunks!

Off to Tai Chi today, and my son Michael and two youngest granddaughters are visiting after lunch, I am looking forward to that!

I have received a text from Jahna (grandson) and he was delighted with the 11 books I sent him! I won them in a raffle at a SLANZA workshop (School Library Association...) He's an avid reader, so I sent him the lot!

We went up the Papamoa Hills yesterday, had breakfast out, then bought some half price clematis, that we have planted to climb over the new fences Ted has put up, up our drive.

A box of goodies...

Yesterday Bianca and I opened up a box of goodies from the Lucky Bookclub. Piggy banks, mystical creatures to paint, posters, books and a dog clip! Only one, (dog clip) so it is Bianca's! Everything was half price, so a great bargain. We received this book too. It is wonderful, and interactive. You can't read at the bottom, but it says 'Find the secret drawer'

If you want to know more, read Bianca's article 'Super Duper Clip' on our class blog

The Book Whisperer

Another inspiring blog I have found, the Book Whisperer. Do check it out.
http://blogs.edweek.org/teachers/book_whisperer/

AnyQuestions.Co.Nz

Just found a great link for helping with homework on the National Library site. Nicki, your children might find this useful.
It says...
helps students to find useful, accurate, online information for homework.Not a ‘quick answers service’ - instead online librarians help you work out the sort of information you need, then begin searching with you.Librarians from all over New Zealand are available each week day between 1:00 pm and 6:00 pm to help you search online.
http://www.anyquestions.co.nz/

About me

I am a teacher, with 7 students aged from 7-12. They have learning difficulties, and I work one to one with them. We have lots of fun. I love aqua-jogging, tai chi, dancing, reading... the list goes on! Somewhat addicted to computers!

Here I am!

Hello
Well, this is so good to have my own blog site!