The Activity Bus
The Activity Bus was created by Michelle Russell. An idea of sharing links, through a Facebook page, to free online resources, that might help parents during the 2020 Lockdown. Some posts reaching 20 people, while other posts reaching over 19,000 people. Initially a temporary platform, it still continues today, now with a website of its own.
Michelle Russell
The driving force behind The Virtual Activity Bus, Michelle can also drive a real bus, as well as being a.....
Nursery Nurse, Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, Early Years Teacher & Manager, Tutor, Assessor & Internal Verifier and so much more...
Working with all age groups, spanning the early years to post 16, Michelle always aims to empower individuals to learn, building on what they already know.
Storyteller, Doodler, Illustrator, Author, Poet and Education Advisor, Michelle collaborates with other professionals and community groups, who have a passion for helping others, through education and stories.
Trails of Tails that Travel
A partnership with Travelling Storyteller, Richard O’Neill, Trails of Tales that Travel publishes books & educational resources. Advising and collaborating with communities & individuals to share their voice:
Raj founder of 1TcA asked Richard and Michelle to help to create a picture book to share her story, One Thought. It supported their innovative Ambassador Programme which helps to develop awareness and understanding of key skills that will be essential to the leaders of tomorrow: leading their own learning to empower the spirit and passion to support their own community and the wider world.
The second publication of One Thought was translated into different languages supporting families who sought refuge from war and displacement. Along with One Koala, they became free digital stories accessible to all.
Recognised as a 'ground-breaking book' by Future4fairgrounds, The Show Must Go On (published by Pearson) Richard & Michelle created Author Notes - learning resources that help develop knowledge and understanding about the Showman Community. Supporting Future4Fairs to building an educational project from the ground up, reaching pupils, parents, teachers and government ministers.
In 2023, Trails of Tales that Travel published their first non-fiction book, Broad Ford to Bradford helping 6 young authors from Bowling Park School to share the history of their hometown and city Bradford.
Read more about The Activity Bus and Trails of Tales that Travel which featured in the Carlisle Living Magazine
