Although not yet complete, at the end of the day, I asked if the class might like to write an honest review of the book for younger readers.

On my Supply Teaching journey it is nice to go back and meet the children again, maybe even a year on and a little older.

Rockets and star ships that can zoom you through space, time and beyond. 

As a cover teacher I am able to visit different primary schools across Sussex and Surrey. Each day can be a different location with a different age range, from reception to Year 6; I have to be adaptable and flexible.

During a recent weeks visit to a school with Year 6, I was able to fill a few gaps with snippets of information about buses, books and rain-sticks. This got the children’s attention and they asked questions and listen to my tales.

Sometimes when you are visiting a school the work is clearly set and easy to follow, but sometimes you just have to be prepared for the unexpected and think of another plan!

Now all they needed was to make his outside just as bright and colourful too!

When in school I tell the children a bit about the background to my writing and how I became involved in the Playbus when my son joined the playgroup.

The task in school today was to write a letter as a character in a book to another character.

It is always nice to visit a school and tell them a little about the books.

It is always good to have the time to share a story book with children.

Where would you go if you were feeling sad?

While supply teaching in a local school I had the opportunity to tell David’s story.

It is always great to hear the children’s opinion and after hearing the story the Year3/4 class wrote a book review.

It is always nice to be surprised on my bus journey!

This is a question I am often asked but find it hard to answer at times.

Two days of supply with Year 5 in a school. While collecting the children from the playground I overheard the whispers from the parents.

‘Not another supply!’ I understand the disruption a change can bring but it left me a little uncertain. Fortunately, the children here were great.

I am constantly surprised at the children’s curiosity and interest in the Playbus and how much pleasure it still brings even though it is now only in book form. The children are as fascinated as ever about the Fact as well as the Fiction.