Tina Vines
I work in a library and volunteer in two primary schools, largely with literacy.I am a grandmother to three, mother to two. Am enjoying these courses!
Location Suffolk
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I voted no as it doesn’t seem viable in a classroom setting and won’t help the children learn the language of the country they live in and eventually will need to find employment
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I like to spend time enjoying the picture before reading the text.
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Interesting. Look forward to hearing about apps.
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I work in a library with various groups for children. I feel we can learn so much from them.
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The interview was ok for a start. We need to find out a lot more information. I’m suspicious of the father/son relationship. Maybe they weren’t close, had fallen out. He has no key to his father’s property, saying his dad was concerned about security. Yet he was the closest relative, and he has a heart condition! Also, he doesn’t know his mobile number. I...
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Interesting! Not much on the timeline yet, but I’m sure that will change!
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I found it strange that Neale didn’t have a key to his father’s house, especially as his father was in poor health and he’s the only child living nearby.
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I love William Shaw’s Alex Cupidi. He describes her struggles with balancing home and work, her teenage daughter and friendships. Is following the letter of the law always the right thing to do.
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Excellent!
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Oh no! I don’t want this to finish! I’ve really enjoyed it and it’s been incredibly enlightening. I have recommended it to my colleagues.
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There are several things. 1. Use more dual language books! 2. Give children more time to explore pictures. 3. I appreciate the need for children to see people like themselves in books as well as people who are different. I’ve started paying more attention to the expressions and body language of the characters.
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I love both of these books! The issues are understated, shown as normal ways of being. Both were new to me. I have read others with similar themes, but these are better, more natural, especially the tangerine dress. I’m going to see if my library can stock that one.
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This is great, thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions. Have you come across “Wisp: A story of Hope” by Zana Fraillon. It’s about a child in a refugee camp. Hugely recommend it.
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Amen! Thanks. Guess I couldn’t see the woods for the trees. @DianneForbes
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Happy days!
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Love this!
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When my twins were little in the 80’s and roller boots were all the rage, I couldn’t afford them at all. I found a 2nd hand pair in a junk shop and they shared them. They wore 1 boot each and rolled down the hill with arms round each other. They still say this is one of their happiest memories.
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Ok, so I consider my self open and inclusive, but having checked my latest loans of picture books to share with my grandchildren, I find 6 are about animals, 2 about inanimate objects and 2 about white middle class people. Not very diverse this week! Oops!
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Enid Blyton books are currently incredibly popular! Although they are still very white, middle classes, they have been adapted for today’s more discerning reader! Thankfully!@JOYCEBROWN
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I would like to know the ratios for books in the uk
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Tbh, I skipped through this week. The first two were great and next week looks like being fab!
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I’m loving this course, but for me this week isn’t so relevant. I live in England, and although there are many folk in my area for whom English is a 2nd language, there isn’t an indigenous community here. I don’t think I’m being narrow minded, I have taught esol. I welcome your comments and reasons how this week can be more useful. Thanks.
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That is a big problem in England, where language learning is still not given enough significance.
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Hmm. The situation is very different in England. There are bilingual books at my library, but these don’t tend to be used by English speakers. I guess there’s no need for books promoting Olde English!
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We have many dual language children’s books, but with the UK in the process of cutting itself off from the rest of the world, I see them being used less. I am in England, but in Wales, Scotland and Ireland, these should be invaluable. I continue to promote language and culture learning and awareness at every opportunity. I can see they are essential in NZ to...
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A great way to expose us all to other languages!
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I’m thinking more of how picturebooks work as a whole, and how children understand and learn vocabulary. I had underestimated the power of the illustrations and have tended to move on before the child has had time to consider everything on the page.
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Mog the Forgetful cat. The facial expressions tell much of the story! Dear little Mog is a happy cat at the start, then further into the book, his expression changes to obvious sadness. This is emphasised by his placement on the page. He takes up almost a complete page, on his own, looking sad.
Again the illustrator uses salience on the last page. Mog is the... -
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So now I will share picturebooks with more understanding and hopefully engage more. Super!
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My goodness, I take so much for granted! There is so much more involved than I imagined. Fantastic! ( I am not an artist :])
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I didn’t know the author is from New Zealand, that she also illustrated her books, nor that she illustrated My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes. I think she needs to be more celebrated here in the UK. Everyone knows and loves Hairy McClary, but not his creator. :(
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Tina Vines replied to Tina Vines
I did!@DianneForbes
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I recently read “Don’t Look in this Book” by Samuel Langley-Swain with my granddaughters (6 and 9). There was SO much discussion! Definitely recommend. I am semi-retired, work part time in for Suffolk Libraries and don’t ever want to stop.
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Tina Vines replied to Amy Macdonald
Me too!
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Have ordered similar NF books from my library.
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Yes, Dual Audience. Hadn’t considered that are written for the adults too!
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Tina Vines made a comment
How do I choose just one! From my own childhood, I remember learning to read and was struggling to pronounce the word “determined”. It was a ladybird version of Sleeping Beauty. Over 50 years ago and I still vividly remember the pictures.
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Oh I love Hairy McClary !
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Mog the forgetful Cat
Poo in the Zoo
The Gruffalo
The Tiger who came to Tea
Going to the Volcano
Traction Man
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I’m so excited about this course!
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Tina Vines made a comment
Batch cook and freeze is best plan for me. I can cook when I’m feeling well and have the frozen portions when I’m not.
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Tina Vines made a comment
My main barrier is my health. I can’t see that changing
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I’m more of a realist, so optimists sometimes think I’m negative! I feel that this part of our nature is not readily changed, but what I can do is practise gratitude. Not as cheesy as it sounds, it gets my mind concentrating on the good things in my life. There are so many! But in the hubbub of life, it pays to focus on the lovely things and appreciate them....
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I struggle with the maintenance step.it lasts for a while and then the bad habits sneak in. I guess I’m goal oriented.
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Interesting @BarbaraK-S
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Totally agree! Have you tried Linda McCartney meatballs? They are scrummy!
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Is there a list for the ever increasing number of people who do not consume animal products?
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I agree. Vegans and vegetarians need to be included. Maybe this course is sponsored by meat sellers!@KarenBentley-Hollins
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Thank you@AngelaDargusch
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Thanks for your input. My experience shows shades of grey exist. I don’t feel I need to change my current practice.@BarbaraK-S
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Tina Vines replied to ronald fasht
Thank you@ronaldfasht
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Tina Vines replied to Liz Cole
My understanding is that it can help, but won’t prevent or cure mental illness. I don’t believe diet is the only cause or cure, but it does appear to be a factor.
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Lots of colourful, fresh fruit and veg, red wine, fish olive oil and sunshine. Families eating together.
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Wonder if some of the improvements were due to the workshops and having a new sense of purpose?
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Thanks for your comments. Bear in mind that manufacturers want to sell more products, so it’s in their interest to have us throw things away. They are a useful guideline, but we can use our own sense as well. @BarbaraK-S
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All of it, but particularly learning about successful dietary change.
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So much! I’m excited about further discoveries about gut/brain axis and microbiota.
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Yes, I understand that, but these bacteria can be in any food, whether it is in date or not. Food hygiene is another issue.@BarbaraK-S
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The food labelling in the UK is similar. Potential allergens must be printed in bold lettering. Some stores use a traffic lights labelling system, whereby sugar, fat, salt and calorie content are red for high, amber for caution and green for go.I think this would be a good idea Across the board as it’s simple to understand.
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I’m a bit scared about trying fermented foods.
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I love the second one! Regarding use by dates, I think we just have to use our common sense as we did before our food was labelled. The sniff test is usually accurate. With cheese, just cut off the yucky edges and you’ll find it’s fine! With ready meals, I wouldn’t risk it.
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Is it known how the type of birth impacts microbiota?
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I guess that none of our systems and organs are as efficient as we age and that would make a difference.
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The video about gut bacteria was interesting
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Tina Vines replied to Tina Vines
We live in strange times.@AlexandraUy
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Great week one, thank you.
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Gratitude, acceptance and good medication
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I use an app sometimes to check up on myself. It’s very hard to keep within some the parameters
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I have been vegetarian on and off for most of my life. One of my daughters has been vegan for several years and is very eco aware. I have listened to her and read up about it and this has lead me to make a lot of changes. I would be vegan were it not for cheese. Vegan cheese is disgusting
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Due to health issues, I’m often unable to cook. I try to avoid prepared ready meals, so when I’m not well, I graze on little bits from a variety of raw fruits and veg, nuts, seeds and fava beans crackers, cheese and pickles. I add a few supplements for good measure. When feeling well enough, I do cook!
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I’ve had ME for 11years so have to take great care about exercise as it tends to make symptoms worse. Along with that are sleep issues, which are not caused by anxiety, but instead causes it.
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So, children in abusive households get removed and put in foster care. Which is most damaging? Being in the toxic home or being taken away from said home? Discuss!
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It seems obvious that the brain needs proper nutrition in order to function properly. However, there are more and more choices in the modern world which are difficult to resist.
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Bad nutrition is now a 1st world problem. The poor suffer most as are economies are driven by big business, hence junk food is cheaper the fresh wholesome food.
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I think the Grimm’s version is more detailed in how people can be led astray. Predators can be wily and plot their attacks in this version. They can manipulate people into a place of vulnerability.
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Hmm, training girls to be polite leaves them prone to being taken advantage of?
The male hero comes to rescue the female victim, making it in line with other classic fairy tales. Eg, Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel. Let’s teach girls to be assertive! -
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Thanks for this - it’s been great!
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I would say that before this course, I’d have given it a 2 or 3. Since looking at the characters, setting etc, my current rating is 4 maybe 4.5. Understanding the cultural differences has helped my understanding of the behaviour of the characters.
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I wish I could say that it’s not like that anymore.
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Fascinating, thanks for the links.
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Wow, it’s hard to imagine the fear and ignorance that abounded then.
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I think he just describes life as it was in that time and place. I don’t think it was aimed at any particular class of reader.
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Unfortunately, this funny sketch has been shown at a time when women are increasingly feeling vulnerable. Of course you weren’t to know that when you wrote the course.
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I’m reminded of when we had a jack russell terrier and our friend’s wife wouldn’t allow her pedigree to go for walks with “that sort of dog” unbelievable!
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Father Brown and inspector Mallory.
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That’s much more familiar- but cutting the wolf with SCISSORS!!! That would have given me nightmares. The moral is more general; do what you’re told and you won’t get into trouble. (So that’s where I went wrong)
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Interesting thought. We’re women allowed to in those days?
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It seems to be getting worse again, possibly due to the last 2 male prime ministers being Eton boys@ElisaBird
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I assume Sherlock Holmes to be Upper middle class and Dr Watson to be lower middle class. Much of Mr Holmes vocabulary is not in common use.
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Tina Vines replied to J Leech
Yes, if not when can people buy items from anyone or anywhere? @JLeech i
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The characters assume their “place” throughout the story. Holmes is in charge, the others subordinate.
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Tina Vines replied to Tina Vines
That was my guess!
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Tina Vines replied to Cassandra Swan
Children love to hear the same story over and over again and to join in with the repeated lines.
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She was unaware, not foolish. This needs a comprehensive update to have the same moral impact today. Some wolves are women. Some are not strangers. Some are children. Red Riding Hood could equally be a young boy. Thoughts?
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It’s quite shocking how much of this prevails in the UK.
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I’ve always thought her to be a child, 8 or 9.
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There is still a scary element, because of the unknown. Today we are thinking more about preservation and looking after these environments as we have destroyed so much over the last couple of centuries.
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Chapbook is a new word for me.
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I love this version and the moral. Not pretty, but memorable. First time I’ve heard this.
