“For I know the plans I have for you” declares the Lord.  Jeremiah 29:11

The Mustard Seed Team

The authors of the games and activity books are Frances Duffy and Linda Artus.

Frances Duffy

Is a Speech and Language Therapist and also a Specialist Teacher for Specific Learning Difficulties. She is currently Head of Speech, Language and Communication Therapy in a Special School for pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties. Frances is an experienced public speaker and lecturer. She has led Sunday School groups of varying ages, Youth Groups and Holiday Clubs for many years. This gives her an understanding and knowledge of the challenges of working with these various church based groups and the resources needed for effective teaching. She has four sons, two of whom have specific learning difficulties, and two grandchildren. These various strands of expertise contribute to a wide ranging knowledge and experience of inventing games that focus on the learning strategies of different ages, interest levels and abilities of children.

Linda Artus

Is a Maths and English teacher with twenty five years experience of working with those aged between three and sixteen years. She was Head of a Maths Department in a large Middle school, before leaving to bring up her three children. Since then, she has developed her own tutoring business. She also teaches in a Special School for pupils with Complex Learning Difficulties. She has worked in Sunday Schools and Cub Scout Groups and has been a Youth leader. She has led a Bible Study group for many years and has also worked with those facing marriage difficulties.  She is an experienced public speaker. She is currently studying for a BA in Theology.

Our illustrations are original artists' work which has been specially commissioned for our products. Our artists are:

Catherine Donaldson

                                                           Creation                 Nativity

Stewart Good               

                                                      Fruits of the Spirit        Carpenter & Wood  

Jack Good        

                       

The games are quick to set up and play, that’s important as I work in a very demanding classroom environment. (Teacher)