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168 new teaching resources added this month. That brings our resource total up to 5281.
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History Detectives: Roman Britain Put your class’ investigation skills to the test with our new interactive history series. This month, the children travel back in time to Roman Britain
A cracking welcome Use the power of laughter to welcome children back to school, promote inclusiveness and inspire storytelling
Literacy: The new school year Use a back-to-school poem to help stir up excitement at the start of a new term
Philosophy: Where does the sky end? Help develop children’s thinking skills with the final article in our philosophy in pictures series
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The Bercow Review Find out what this important review on speech and language difficulties means for your school.
Festivals Wanting to study a festival with your class? Then check out our great selection
Letterland Music, recipes, activities – welcome to the world of Letterland!
Magic keyboard Put on a star performance with this interactive play- and sing-along resource
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You are what you read September’s theme for the National Year of Reading focuses on using reading to celebrate and explore cultural, personal and local identities. My Two Grannies by Floella Benjamin and Margaret Chamberlain fits the bill just perfectly
Keeping children safe Find out how to help young children learn to keep themselves safe as they explore the world around them
Body talk Get physical and explore different parts of the body
EYFS: A Unique Child: 1.4 Health and Well-being This month we look at Commitment 1.4 Health and Well-being. As well as being aware of the importance of healthy eating, the focus is also on giving attention to the wider aspects which contribute to children’s well-being
Literacy Time PLUS Ages 5 to 7
The King of All the Dinosaurs In this film, the first in a three-part Performance Poetry Workshop series, our Poet-in-residence Paul Cookson offers a whole-school performance of his poem ‘The King of all the Dinosaurs’.
Gem collectors This fun game will help to develop children’s understanding of the different ways of pronouncing the graphemes ow, ie, ea, ch, g, c
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Literacy Time PLUS Ages 7 to 9
Horrid Henry: Hero or Villain? This interactive resource explores the much-loved character of Horrid Henry, hero of Francesca Simon’s popular storybook series, illustrated by Tony Ross.
Mr Shadow’s Shoes This filmed performance is the first in our three-part Performance Poetry Workshop series by Literacy Time PLUS Poet-in-residence, Paul Cookson.
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Literacy Time PLUS Ages 9 to 11
The Cat Who Beckons This story, set in Japan and centring on the mischievous adventures of Kiyoko, the bobtail cat., has a traditional feel and is perfect for reading aloud
The Jumper Granny Knitted The first in a three-part Performance Poetry Workshop by our Poet-in-residence, Paul Cookson – a filmed whole-school performance of his poem ‘The Jumper Granny Knitted’.
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This month's calendar
| Calendar for Sep 2008 | ||
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| 8 | 9 | 10 |
| International Literacy Day | National Year of Reading | Big Bug Hunt |
Latest news
Children’s book cover to be launched into space! 6 Sep 2008
The cover of Stephen and Lucy Hawking’s book George’s Secret Key To The Universe is to be blasted into space
Money matters 5 Sep 2008
New educational programme launched to help children understand money matters
National Literacy Trust launches new initiative for early years practitioners 5 Sep 2008
Early Reading Connects brings the joy of stories and words to early years children and their families
Readathon 2008! 4 Sep 2008
Children urged to read to raise money for sick children
Come out to play 4 Sep 2008
Traditional playground games make a come-back
Welsh schools to be given guidance on saving money 3 Sep 2008
Schools across Wales are to be receive a DVD and booklet advising them on how to save money, Andrew Davis has announced
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