Why accessibility awareness matters
Where I talk about the importance of awareness of accessibility is important, with the example of a recent trip to the hairdressers.
Hot Wheels Braille Racer
It’s #worldbrailleday and I wanted to talk about how excited I was to see one of the Hot Wheels Braille castings in the multipack they got for Christmas
Accessible books and dyslexia
Where I learn and research about the Dyslexie font and other adaptations to make books more accessible to readers with dyslexia.
Large print editions for school
Where I talk about how I’ve been trying to source large print editions of my eldest’s reading and scheme – Little Wandle Letters and Sounds, using Collins Big Cat Phonics – … and failing.
Accessible Books - Text Legibility
Where I discuss how important text legibility is in children’s books, and how frequently legibility is a problem. Let’s make all books accessible!
Ideas on how to use screentime and digital content to aid a child’s development
Where I share my thoughts around how we can use screentime and digital content to aid in a child’s development
Being a Writer and AI – Activity Research
Where I attempt to futureproof myself and my career and start experimenting with writing a book with Chat GPT.
Starting school is difficult!
Where I talk about my first experiences of ‘Back to School’ as a parent.
Teaching my eldest to handwrite
Where I talk about researching different tools to help my visually impaired little one learn to write.
The benefits of being a chatterbox
Where I discuss how I came to realise that being a chatterbox is actually a positive thing.
When your child asks to read the same book. Every. Single. Night.
Where I talk about how my little ones are in a phase of choosing the same book to read at bedtime, night after night!
What we’re reading this week, 1st May
What I am reading with my four year old and two year old this week.
Baby Bean and a Love of Bottom Burps
What is it about toddlers, and humans in general, that find toilet humour so amusing?
Large print picture books from CustomEyes Books
I recently bought large print picture books for my little one from CustomEyes, Guide Dogs UK.
Accessibility celebrations
A celebration of two visual-impairment accessible things I’ve found this week.
Finding Accessible Picture Books
Another installment of my journey to finding accessible children's books for my visually-impaired little one. The Bluey range, by Ladybird Books, has been an incredible source of fun, colourful and easy-to-read books for our home. They have so many accessible features that has really helped us balance my LO's visual needs along with their love of reading.
Adults Need to Love a Children’s License too!
An adult loving a children’s licensed property is key to its success.
Visual Impairment and Access to Books
My journey finding accessible books for my visually impaired little one to read.