Sarah Watkins
@minilebowski.bsky.social
Associate Lecturer, ex primary teacher, ex Head, Chartered College Fellow, outdoor learning (Dandy Lions), author.
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New from @EmpirePodUK
Our series on Writers of Empire continues with a look at colonial cartoons. How should we feel about racist depictions in our most beloved children’s books? @anitaanand.bsky.social & I wrestle with the conundrum of the colonial undercurrents in comics.
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Our series on Writers of Empire continues with a look at colonial cartoons. How should we feel about racist depictions in our most beloved children’s books? @anitaanand.bsky.social & I wrestle with the conundrum of the colonial undercurrents in comics.
linktr.ee/empirepoduk
November 19, 2025 at 6:02 AM
New from @EmpirePodUK
Our series on Writers of Empire continues with a look at colonial cartoons. How should we feel about racist depictions in our most beloved children’s books? @anitaanand.bsky.social & I wrestle with the conundrum of the colonial undercurrents in comics.
linktr.ee/empirepoduk
Our series on Writers of Empire continues with a look at colonial cartoons. How should we feel about racist depictions in our most beloved children’s books? @anitaanand.bsky.social & I wrestle with the conundrum of the colonial undercurrents in comics.
linktr.ee/empirepoduk
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2025! The traditional end-of-year collage! Available as a 1000 piece jigsaw, limited edition art prints and tea towels!
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November 18, 2025 at 6:36 PM
2025! The traditional end-of-year collage! Available as a 1000 piece jigsaw, limited edition art prints and tea towels!
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www.coldwarsteve.com/2025/11/18/u...
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I wasn't my husband's first date! 🤣 Obviously this should read "my husband and I" 🤣
My husband started dating 30 years ago this year (when I had a huge perm!) It took us 20 years to decide to get married! Our two boys were not sure about the low key wedding as they said they didn't want things to change at all...
November 18, 2025 at 8:58 AM
I wasn't my husband's first date! 🤣 Obviously this should read "my husband and I" 🤣
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time for another ‘elephant done by a medieval artist that had never seen one’ - 14th century, Munich, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Cgm 5249(44 a, f. 5r
November 18, 2025 at 5:43 AM
time for another ‘elephant done by a medieval artist that had never seen one’ - 14th century, Munich, Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Cgm 5249(44 a, f. 5r
My husband started dating 30 years ago this year (when I had a huge perm!) It took us 20 years to decide to get married! Our two boys were not sure about the low key wedding as they said they didn't want things to change at all...
November 18, 2025 at 5:52 AM
My husband started dating 30 years ago this year (when I had a huge perm!) It took us 20 years to decide to get married! Our two boys were not sure about the low key wedding as they said they didn't want things to change at all...
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Reform-led Kent County Council have repainted the ‘School Keep Clear’ markings on both sides of the road outside Halfway Houses Primary School on the Isle of Sheppey. It’s clear that they are taking the safety of children incredibly seriously. The school closed down in October 2016...
November 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Reform-led Kent County Council have repainted the ‘School Keep Clear’ markings on both sides of the road outside Halfway Houses Primary School on the Isle of Sheppey. It’s clear that they are taking the safety of children incredibly seriously. The school closed down in October 2016...
This will be excellent...
Do join us at this free research and practice seminar www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/write-to-r... @jonnybid.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social @firststory.bsky.social @minilebowski.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 8:15 PM
This will be excellent...
This is just fantastic. A brilliantly illustrated, full colour version of Michael Rosen's well known poem. You know how it goes, the family sits down to eat, Michael, his brother and his mum blow on their food but dad just pops the hot potato in his mouth... 😬😜 @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
This is just fantastic. A brilliantly illustrated, full colour version of Michael Rosen's well known poem. You know how it goes, the family sits down to eat, Michael, his brother and his mum blow on their food but dad just pops the hot potato in his mouth... 😬😜 @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
This beautifully illustrated picture book addresses a common children's fear, transforming a scary, unknown world into a world of friendly shadows and sparkling lights. The message is that children are strong and capable. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 10:24 AM
This beautifully illustrated picture book addresses a common children's fear, transforming a scary, unknown world into a world of friendly shadows and sparkling lights. The message is that children are strong and capable. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
If you're looking for a little pocket of joy, look no further. Colour Me Happy is like a warm hug... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
If you're looking for a little pocket of joy, look no further. Colour Me Happy is like a warm hug... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
This book has all the magic I've come to expect from Ross Montgomery. It's imaginative but also deeply human. His stories are just unforgettable. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #edusky #MGlit
November 16, 2025 at 10:12 AM
This book has all the magic I've come to expect from Ross Montgomery. It's imaginative but also deeply human. His stories are just unforgettable. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #edusky #MGlit
I'm haunted by this book in the best way! This novel will hook in KS2 readers from the start and the illustrations are so captivating. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #MGlit #edusky
November 16, 2025 at 10:04 AM
I'm haunted by this book in the best way! This novel will hook in KS2 readers from the start and the illustrations are so captivating. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #MGlit #edusky
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Right, off the back of yesterday, decided to bring something back from early Edusky, #WeeklyWins
Share your wins, however big or small, that got you through the week.
Mine:
● Entry 3 student getting 90% in a mock
● Y10s really stepping up
● Exciting trip updates
Happy Friday, all!
Share your wins, however big or small, that got you through the week.
Mine:
● Entry 3 student getting 90% in a mock
● Y10s really stepping up
● Exciting trip updates
Happy Friday, all!
November 14, 2025 at 6:54 AM
Right, off the back of yesterday, decided to bring something back from early Edusky, #WeeklyWins
Share your wins, however big or small, that got you through the week.
Mine:
● Entry 3 student getting 90% in a mock
● Y10s really stepping up
● Exciting trip updates
Happy Friday, all!
Share your wins, however big or small, that got you through the week.
Mine:
● Entry 3 student getting 90% in a mock
● Y10s really stepping up
● Exciting trip updates
Happy Friday, all!
This is a wonderful twisty, atmospheric time slip adventure from a Carnegie medal winning writer. Really draws you in... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #EduSky
October 10, 2025 at 6:33 PM
This is a wonderful twisty, atmospheric time slip adventure from a Carnegie medal winning writer. Really draws you in... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #EduSky
This is the kind of book I'd love to read aloud in class. It's beautifully written and really evokes the atmosphere of the original Frankenstein novel. Gorgeous illustrations too... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #EduSky
October 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
This is the kind of book I'd love to read aloud in class. It's beautifully written and really evokes the atmosphere of the original Frankenstein novel. Gorgeous illustrations too... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #EduSky
This is a proper scary MG book! Check out the page printing! 💀 I can think of so many children who will love this... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #EduSky
October 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This is a proper scary MG book! Check out the page printing! 💀 I can think of so many children who will love this... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #EduSky
Devoured this book! What a delight! Digby and his sister discover the magic of Beastopia, on a mission to get Digby's beloved mouse Cheddar back. #mgreads #kidlit #EduSky @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Devoured this book! What a delight! Digby and his sister discover the magic of Beastopia, on a mission to get Digby's beloved mouse Cheddar back. #mgreads #kidlit #EduSky @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
Otie loves to run and is delighted when his dad gives him a pair of Jordans. But one night the trainers disappear and so does his dad. Jason Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author and Carnegie medal winner... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Otie loves to run and is delighted when his dad gives him a pair of Jordans. But one night the trainers disappear and so does his dad. Jason Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author and Carnegie medal winner... @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social
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Being prime minister is just an audition for working for a tech company innit
October 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Being prime minister is just an audition for working for a tech company innit
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wizard frog is insane
October 4, 2025 at 10:24 PM
wizard frog is insane
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October 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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“You can’t blame austerity on one hand, but then say it’s the immigrants. The immigrants haven’t caused austerity.”
Zack Polanski takes on Reform’s Zia Yusuf over spreading of misinformation on #BBCQT
Zack Polanski takes on Reform’s Zia Yusuf over spreading of misinformation on #BBCQT
October 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM
“You can’t blame austerity on one hand, but then say it’s the immigrants. The immigrants haven’t caused austerity.”
Zack Polanski takes on Reform’s Zia Yusuf over spreading of misinformation on #BBCQT
Zack Polanski takes on Reform’s Zia Yusuf over spreading of misinformation on #BBCQT
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I’ve shared this little poem that I wrote before but thought I would share it again today for #WorldMentalHealthDay. I hope that you always know how important you are and believe that you do make a difference to those around you.💚
#poetry #writing #thoughts
#poetry #writing #thoughts
October 10, 2025 at 5:08 AM
I’ve shared this little poem that I wrote before but thought I would share it again today for #WorldMentalHealthDay. I hope that you always know how important you are and believe that you do make a difference to those around you.💚
#poetry #writing #thoughts
#poetry #writing #thoughts
Laughed out loud all the way through the first new Alan Partridge episode. ALL EPISODES ON IPLAYER! www.instagram.com/reel/DO5pS7J...
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October 5, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Laughed out loud all the way through the first new Alan Partridge episode. ALL EPISODES ON IPLAYER! www.instagram.com/reel/DO5pS7J...