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IDK what is going on! We are being infiltrated by A.C R.O.N.Y.M.S ! PVD (no, not ‘the common eye condition’ !) but our very own Pixie Van Dimple, just cannot stop talking and texting in abbreviations and initial letters littered lavishly LOL (is that ‘laugh out loud or ‘lots of love’ ? ! Pixie’s storiesContinue reading “Pixie Van Dimple is TOBA (Taken Over By Acronyms) …”

by Zara & Ellie, Year 6, St Marys C of E Primary, Twickenham As you know, Pixie Van Dimple and I recently went along to St Marys C of E Primary School in Twickenham for an author visit! It was so successful and the children were so excited, asking soooo many questions, discussing the themesContinue reading “Ash Van Jelly and the Wrong Kind of Friends”

More ideas following our author visits! It would be absolutely fabulous to visit a different school each week and tour the country! Since I work in a school that would be a little tricky, but fear not, I can create some videos! and create content to be used as resources too! Amazing! I will organiseContinue reading “Pixie Van Dimple and the Wrong Kind of Artificial Intelligence – School Resources!”

Pixie Van Dimple has been very curious about artificial intelligence since her terrifying experience having been infiltrated by AI bugs and nearly transformed into a clone! The rest of us need not get too relaxed either as technology is developing at such a fast rate that it is not impossible to imagine that this couldContinue reading “Can AI Write a Story? asks Pixie Van Dimple”

Pixie Van Dimple and the Wrong Kind of Artificial Intelligence I have embarked on a series of Author visits recently and hope to continue visiting Primary Schools and reading and talking all things ‘Pixie Van Dimple and Friends’ with more students! I thought that the crib sheet we use for Pixie Van Dimple and theContinue reading “Pixie Van Dimple Resources for Schools, Students and Parents”

by Olive and Ivy, Year 6, St Marys C of E Primary, Twickenham. Pixie Van Dimple and I recently went along to St Marys C of E Primary School in Twickenham for an author visit! It was so successful and the children were so excited, asking soooo many questions, discussing the themes of Pixie’s books!Continue reading “Penelope Horsatia Beanzs and the Wrong Kind of Alone Time”

Pixie Van Dimple and me have written lyrics for a rap! It ‘s called ‘Recycle Wrap (Circularity!) and it is an anthem for change! Yes indeed! and we have BIG plans for it! We thought carefully about the lyrics and the message we want to get out there. What do you think peeps? We wereContinue reading “Pixie Van Dimple’s Recycle Wrap (Circularity!)”

Pixie van Dimple has been busy being creative! To make a point and to educate! Come on kids, who knows about 2FA ? Why do we need to keep our information safe online? Do you know where to find 2FA? A clue? Well, you could check out Settings! All apps have settings and that isContinue reading “Pixie Van Dimple’s 2FA Rap! (that is 2 factor authentication!)”

Pixie is reading her book again…. she loves reading her book over and over! Not just her own book, but lots of books – her favourites which she has in pride of place on her book shelf in her bedroom. Pixie loves reading – she is curious and reads new books, old books, reference books,Continue reading “Pixie Van Dimple Loves Familiarity”