The Grand Old Duke of York (final sketch) In 1460, Richard, The Duke of York and his army marched to his castle at Sandal to defend it against the Lancastrian army. Sandal Castle was built on top of a man-made hill 33 feet (10m) above the ground. In a moment of madness he decided to…… Continue reading The Grand Old Duke of York
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Baa Baa Black Sheep
The earliest publication for the “Baa, baa black sheep” rhyme or poem was 1744. The Music that we know today was first published in the early nineteenth century. The song makes a link between wool and sheep. Babies imitate the sounds or noises that animals make – onomatopoeia – as part of learning through playing. The…… Continue reading Baa Baa Black Sheep
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Row, row, row the boat gently down the stream Merrily, merrily, merrily merrily Life is but a dream.
Three Little Birds
From the sketchbooks: Six foot, seven foot, eight foot, bunch!
West Indian culture and folklore is often forgotten in favour of African. Maybe forgotten is the wrong word; more like pushed aside. But it is a rich and lyrical source of material for children to learn from and enjoy. Its educational value is not in question as it indirectly chronicles the days of slavery when…… Continue reading From the sketchbooks: Six foot, seven foot, eight foot, bunch!
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