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It is that time of year!! We've been waiting all year in anticipation for the new John Lewis Christmas Advert and I love this year's effort. I know not everyone is a fan. Personally, I think it is more about people possibly not liking Elton John but the message of the advert is brilliant. If you're not a fan, you can always use the adverts I have previously blogged about here: Here is this year's advert: As always, I would start with the text, What text I hear you cry? The song! One of my favourite songs, I just love it! YOUR SONG Why do you think the song has this title?  Who is this song going to be about? It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside I'm not one of those who can easily hide I don't have much money, but boy if I did I'd buy a big house where we both could live If I was a sculptor, but, but then again, no Or a woman who makes potions on a traveling show I know it's not much, but it's the best I can do My gift is my song, and this...

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A couple of months ago, we released this eBook: The feedback from the eBook has been fantastic! You can get a taste of what is included in the eBook by clicking here. Building on this, I have now written and released another ebook, this time looking at Disney Villain Songs.  Click the picture to download a copy. This eBook is exclusive to the supporters of my Facebook page.  This video explains all about the Facebook supporter page.  Here is a taste of what is included in the Disney Villain Comprehension eBook: Tangled - Mother Knows Best You want to go outside? Why, Rapunzel...! Look at you, as fragile as a flower Still a little sapling, just a sprout You know why we stay up in this tower Rapunzel: I know but... That's right, to keep you safe and sound, dear What does Gothel compare Rapunzel to? A flower What is a sapling? A young tree What is a sprout? It can either be the shoot of a plant or describe a young plant growing. Which word shows Gothel thinks Rapunzel i...

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Over a week ago, I was sent a message on Instagram from a teacher who had a pupil create a rather amusing card for the local librarian who had been stung by a wasp. I shared the post: View this post on Instagram Thank you Gemma for sending this, it made me crease 😂😂😂 #teach #teacher #teachersfollowteachers #education #teachersofinstagram #teacherlife #school A post shared by Lee Parkinson (@ict_mrp) on Oct 20, 2018 at 9:36am PDT Once published, I was then inundated with other messages from teachers who wanted to share pictures their pupils had drawn that were completely innocent but looked rather dodgy. Here are a selection of some of the favourites I have shared: View this post on Instagram No words 😂😂😂 A post shared by Lee Parkinson (@ict_mrp) on Oct 21, 2018 at 12:10pm PDT View this post on Instagram Another belter! 😂😂😂 A post shared by Lee Parkinson (@ict_mrp) on Oct 24, 2018 at 12:17pm PDT View this post on Instagram 😂😂😂😂 #teach #teacher #teachers...