A bit about Elsie …
Elsie is, by birth, an Irish author, although has spent half a century living in Hampshire UK. She is a hoarder of books as well as her children’s games and toys!
A day does not pass without her reading a book.
Career …
Elsie is a happily retired teacher but one who regularly misses her pupils, and loved teaching them all subjects, but especially computing of all kinds, as well as skipping rhymes in the playground.
She makes up for it by collecting her grandchildren from school and helping with homework and listening to the 5 year old read on weekdays. That’s before playing games, baking with them and sewing, too.
Elsie’s Books …
She has recently published a book about Skipping Rhymes from around the world, but admits a great number are from Ireland, having learnt and skipped them in her native Belfast in the 1950s and 1960s.
It was created in collaboration with her granddaughter, Jessica, who loves to skip, dance, sing, model and do TV adverts never mind find time for school work! Since attending secondary school homework has trebled!
Skipping Rhymes …
Not only does her e-book and paperback include a whole host of chants, rhymes and songs, but also the history of many of them from around the world.
It is divided into chapters which include those skipped during the plagues, for example ENZA, written about the Spanish ‘flu, from about 1918. In addition, there are speed rhymes and of course Irish ones, too. You can skip solo or with friends – try out Double Dutch!
Can you find the quip in Enza? What links does it have to Corona Virus and Covid-19?
I HAD A LITTLE BIRD I had a little bird Her name was Enza I opened up the window And in-flew-Enza!
More about Skipping Songs, Rhymes & Chants …
There are chapters on the origins of skipping, advice on buying ropes, exercises for beginners and those who can already skip, healthy eating and challenging yourself and friends. Try Double Dutch or Nelson if you would enjoy a challenge!
It is written in a chatty format with images of her grandchildren and friends actually carrying out the skipping. You can watch real children have fun, make a few mistakes like getting caught in the rope or laugh so much it is hard not to explode with them. Even better, you can link to Elsie’s You Tube channel and watch the children do their exercises and skip to a whole variety of songs in the book.
e-mail Elsie and let her know what you think!
Watch us on YouTube@https://bit.ly/2G1F3ns
Please subscribe to her YouTube channel – it is FREE!
Check out Skipping Songs on Amazon and LOOK INSIDE!
Click the link below:
Mrs Patty Plum had a Big Blue Bum
Discover what happened on World Book Day 2021 when Hugh Bonneville aka Mr Stink and David Walliams zoomed into Mrs Plum’s class!
Mrs Plum
You’ve got a huge bum
And quite a big tum
Give up the cakes
And chew some gum!
https://amzn.to/3HKqw9I to view only.
The book has been written exclusively for the children and staff at the Primary School involved and although it is listed on Amazon’s website is not for sale to the public.
Thank you for understanding this.
A STEM pioneer before her time.
B was determined to succeed in a man’s world – racing bikes and cars were her passion – but it was her expertise in engineering that saved our Spitfire and Hurricane pilots from death and injury in World War two.
Beatrice did not accept that men are better than females, have more intelligence, nor are they a superior race.
This edition is the more adult version with more details about Beatrice and her amazing life and contribution to WWII.
Beatrice on her mother’s lap 1909
The Tweens & Teens edition.
“A well-researched record telling how one young girl was determined to follow her dream and succeed in a male dominated world. An encouragement for all girls so inclined to pursue a STEM career.”
David Woodford, Beatrice’s Nephew 18.02.2021
How cruel can one man be? Mr Putin appears to have no regard for human suffering in his fight to gain control of Ukraine. The story tells one family’s journey to try and escape to safety. However, Russia’s bombing is also close to hand including near Lviv where they hope to stay, pending crossing the border at Medyka, Poland.
Look inside on Amazon!
A donation from all book sales goes to, and has already gone to DEC and WCK.
You can help further by purchasing the WCK cook book. Again funds go WCK, who are currently helping in Gaza.
1922 saw her as the first English female solicitor who was very much a poor man’s lawyer providing pro bono or low fee services to people in the East End of London at Toynbee Hall.
Explore her life from birth to 1950 and how she went from a teacher to a solicitor and everything in between.
Was she a spy?
Carrie went to Manchester High School for Girls alongside the Pankhurst sisters and achieved highly.
“I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers, to become comfortable with a book, not daunted. Books shouldn’t be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage.” – Roald Dahl
Sadly, COVID is still with us and in certain circumstances it makes sense to wear a mask.
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