Amanda McLeod – författare

Master handwriting and build English skillsThis workbook supports children to develop their handwriting skillsthrough fun and engaging activities which will help motivateyour child's learning and confidence.A progress chart is also included for children to colour in aschapters are completed, and an introduction chapter on how to usethe book. Help children feel prepared, capable and ready to tackle newchallenges at school.Use at home or in school.Quickly builds dexterity, speed and confidence through achievableactivities that encourage independent learning.Designed to complement the school curriculum, meaning childrenwork at the right level, so nothing feels too hard or too easy.Includes extra notes and tips to reinforce skills.All answers available online.  This workbook: is ideal for children aged 4-7 (Reception - Year 2) buildingcore English skills.is perfect for parents who want to support their child's learningthrough focused, targeted practice at home.  SERIES INFORMATIONPacked with engaging activities and confidence-boosting practice,these targeted workbooks help children stay on track with theirlearning while having fun at the same time.Also available in this series Comprehension, Grammar and Punctuation,Handwriting, and Spelling and Vocabulary. These workbookshelp keep children motivated, engaged and support them as theyachieve mastery of English.

Get ready for writing with this fun and colourful workbookHelp your child develop essential writing skills with this engagingearly writing workbook. Designed to support parents and childrenalike, it includes guidance throughout to make learning easyand enjoyable.Fully aligned with the EYFS, it introduces letter formation (lowercaseand uppercase A-Z) with structured practice and playfulactivities. Free rewards certificate to celebrate their achievementIncludes a free ABC videoFree online animations to show how to form letters and wordsPatterning activities to practise curls, waves, arches andloops essential for letter formationLetter families introduced in manageable sets, such as straight-downletters i, j, l, t, u, yBoosts confidence in key skills needed for schoolHelpful notes for parents throughoutFully matched to the EYFS  Ideal for children aged 3-5 developing early writing and pencilcontrol.Build the confidence and skills your child needs to startwriting with ease.  Series InformationScholastic's First Learning activity books are designedto support children at the very start of their learning journey,building confidence through fun, structured practice at home. Engaging, colourful activities that make learning enjoyableFully aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Clear guidance and helpful notes for parentsFree online animations to support letter and word formationInteractive elements including games, mini-books, and rewardcertificatesCarefully structured progression across key early skills inEnglish and maths  Designed to make learning fun and rewarding, Scholastic's FirstLearning series helps children build confidence stepby step, giving them a strong foundation for starting schooland beyond.

Take the next step into handwriting and cursive writingSupport your child as they move from letter formation into joined-upwriting with this step-by-step workbook. With parent guidanceand engaging activities, it builds confidence gradually.Aligned with the EYFS, it develops key handwriting skills andis the perfect introduction to joined up writing, recapping how toform letters and introducing cursive writing. Building on learningand activities in the Scholastic First Learning: Early Writingbook. Free rewards certificate to celebrate their achievementIncludes a free videoFree online animations to show how to form letters and wordsto consolidate learningPatterning activities to practise marks related to joininglettersJoining letters activities introduce and practise the differentjoinsBoosts confidence on important skills needed for schoolNotes for parents throughoutFully matched to the EYFS  Perfect for children ready to progress from early writing to handwritingdevelopment.Help your child write smoothly and confidently as they preparefor school.  Series InformationScholastic's First Learning activity books are designedto support children at the very start of their learning journey,building confidence through fun, structured practice at home. Engaging, colourful activities that make learning enjoyableFully aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)Clear guidance and helpful notes for parentsFree online animations to support letter and word formationInteractive elements including games, mini-books, and rewardcertificatesCarefully structured progression across key early skills inEnglish and maths  Designed to make learning fun and rewarding, Scholastic's FirstLearning series helps children build confidence stepby step, giving them a strong foundation for starting schooland beyond.

Toward the end of the first decade of the new millennium, many people felt a sense of urgency, almost that time was running out. The world is still here five years on, but for many, 2012 was a year of great change. For author Amanda McLeod, 2012 was marked by a series of events and upheavals that changed her life forever. That year, she lost two of the most precious souls in her life, experienced a health scare, had an operation, was made redundant in her full-time job of nearly ten years, and nearly saw the end of her marriage. As a result, McLeod found herself with a new and different sense of purposefirst, to share her story, and second, to live fearlessly and without stress, still a work in progress. In this personal narrative, she describes her pilgrimage back to her homeland under very unusual circumstances, revisiting her childhood and events throughout her life, leading up to her return home. The result is a tapestry of people and places that were intricately and magically woven into the fabric of her life.In this memoir, one woman shares the true story of a bizarre and unexpected journey back to her homeland, exploring the divine guidance that made it possible.

Self-Sufficiency for a Sustainable Australian Future examines the notion that reliance on economic materialism for growth and consumer wellbeing is not only a flawed concept but also directly leads to environmental catastrophe and climate change. Self-sufficiency do-it-yourself homemaking offers real solutions to these problems.