Melissa Colothan
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Melissa Colothan
@mrscreadsalot.bsky.social
Mother, Primary Wirral Y5 teacher, KS2 English lead & bookworm, OU TRG leader, UKLA25 book prize judge, runner, coffee-drinker, music-lover.
Currently reading: Jakub's Otter
Van Occupanther, I must correct!
November 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Adore this band. Vanoccupanther will always be a favourite of mine from them.
November 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I floated through through this book whereas my husband grumbled through it, 'nothing happens!'. But that's kind of the point I think. #orbital
October 30, 2025 at 10:58 AM
It's about togetherness, borderlessness and is a love-letter to our planet that is gasping for life. When toying with the idea of life on Mars, the phrase 'we'll devise a planetary flag because that's a thing we lacked on earth' really struck me as poignant and timely.
October 30, 2025 at 10:58 AM
This is next on my reading list. Very much looking forward to it.
October 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Do you have HLTA cover available?
October 18, 2025 at 10:08 AM
I think your emphasis of assessment to identify issues is vital.Y6 writing moderation affects teaching in a key year such that writing is reduced to cramming features from ticklists. We miss opportunities to use this time instead to prepare children for multidisciplinary writing in secondary school.
October 4, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Absolutely. My children at home loved it, and they aren't the most avid of readers! I think it will go down well in school.
September 28, 2025 at 8:57 AM
You're welcome. It is wonderful.
September 28, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Oh wow, it's a signed copy too! Didn't realise when I bought it, even better! 😀
September 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM