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Sandra G James
@sandragjames.bsky.social
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farmers’ markets - thrift stores - lover of words - cozy games - arts in all mediums - eclectic music - atmospheric gothic fiction - nonfiction and documentaries - teacher - picture books - aspiring author #SCBWI member 🇨🇦
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Grade 1 Ontario Science class today: What Do You Do in the Cold?
by Deb Loughead illustrated by
Laura Watson.
What To Do In the Cold. By Deb Loughead. Illustrated by Laura Watson. "I drop all my leaves in the fall, then stand in the snow, brave and tall." "When it snows on a cold winter day, I dress warmly and go out to play!" 'Under the log, way down deep, we frogs will be going to sleep!"
December 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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rachellsarnoff.bsky.social
Happy #SecondhandSunday! New study shows 92% of people are open to receiving secondhand gifts, but only a third of people are comfortable buying them. Let's normalize #preloved this holiday season! https://buff.ly/3ZsOxhf

#Sustainability #Fashion #SwapDontShop #SlowFashion #Preloved #Thrift
December 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Reposted by Sandra G James
thisissiren.bsky.social
Ok listen when I tell you these are some of the best games to cozy up with a cup of coffee with
badvikinggames.bsky.social Bad Viking Games (Rob & John). Strange Antiquities OUT NOW! @badvikinggames.bsky.social · Oct 29
Introducing the Undermere collection on Steam!

Strange Horticulture (currently 60% off) + Strange Antiquities are now bundled into one delightfully dark & cosy package. Whether you're new to our Strange games or need to complete your Strange collection, an extra 10% off is the deal for you.
The Undermere Collection: Strange Horticulture and Strange Antiquities in one bundle on Steam
October 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
sandragjames.bsky.social
I just discovered the writing of @smauthor.bsky.social, and I’ve already devoured Her Little Flowers. I’m completely taken with her atmospheric style - so beautifully detailed that you feel like you’re stepping right inside the story.
Her Little Flowers by Shannon Morgan - gothic book recommendation
December 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
sandragjames.bsky.social
If you need fresh ideas for making abstract concepts stick in young students’ minds, come check out the full story. open.substack.com/pub/thepictu...
Exploring states of matter with Miranda Paul's "Water is Water" in a grade 2 classroom.
November 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
sandragjames.bsky.social
Had a great week helping my grade one students explore how days, weeks, and even months make up a year! Students loved this book by @mirandapaul.bsky.social and @julienchung.bsky.social .
The lion, the sun and clean (or dirty) underwear: why I teach astrophysics with picture books. Includes a picture of my grade one students holding the book: 365 How to Count a Year
November 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
sandragjames.bsky.social
Golden hue shining
finally recognized, seen
celebrate your glow
we adore your sheer curtain
our canopy in autumn

#poetry #fallpoetry #autumnillustration
Golden hue shining / finally recognized, seen / celebrate your glow / we adore your sheer curtain / our canopy in autumn
November 16, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Light for you, my friend
My gaze in the hush of dusk
A helpful guide home.
Light for you, my friend My gaze in the hush of dusk A helpful guide home.
November 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
sandragjames.bsky.social
At the top of High Street
At the edge of the harbour
Stands Captain Jack Macklin
In his red rubber boots
Umbrella forgotten.

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At the top of High Street At the edge of the harbour Stands Captain Jack Macklin In his red rubber boots Umbrella forgotten. At the bridge of his ship He cries, “Off we go!” To his crayon-drawn crew As the current takes hold. The lined paper sails Catch the wind and then He ventures to hideaway Far away lands.
November 4, 2025 at 4:03 AM