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92 new teaching resources added this month. That brings our resource total up to 5408.
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Fairytales — Baddies strike back The wolves and trolls in Storyland have had enough of being portrayed as the bad guys. It’s time for the real fairytales to be told…
Multimodal texts: Podcast Give your literacy lesson some multimedia magic with our free digital text and activities
Interactive: Pizzas ‘n’ Pies Serve up a treat with this fun interactive maths game
Mad hatters: chef’s hat Forget gold stars and dish out Michelin ones as your class gets into role and cooks up a storm in the classroom!
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Bonfire night ‘Remember, remember the fifth of November… ’ with these explosive activities
Outdoor fun in November ICT isn’t just about computers, there are many opportunities to use and observe technology outdoors, so grab your coats and get out there
France Explore France and find out about French food, artists and a world famous cycle race
Screen reads This month’s theme for explores the diversity of reading and writing; scripts, television and film, which we celebrate with a favourite children’s character, Noddy
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Thinking skills/cross curricular: Take a picture Use our captivating poster to prompt thinking skills in your class
Thinking skills: Launch creative thinking! Use the famous Apollo 13 mission to boost children’s thinking and learning skills
Geography: Transport Challenge Buckle up for a fantastic interactive transport game. Ready, set, go!
Competition: Win a topic day Read on for details on how to run and win a castle-themed topic day!
Literacy Time PLUS Ages 5 to 7
Win a Paul Cookson poetry workshop! Thursday 9th October is National Poetry Day – and what better time could there be to announce our Literacy Time PLUS Performance Poetry Competition. Enter, and your school could win a full day’s workshop with our Poet-in-residence, Paul Cookson.
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’.
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Literacy Time PLUS Ages 7 to 9
Win a Paul Cookson poetry workshop! Thursday 9th October is National Poetry Day – and what better time could there be to announce our Literacy Time PLUS Performance Poetry Competition. Enter, and your school could win a full day’s workshop with our Poet-in-residence, Paul Cookson.
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.
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Literacy Time PLUS Ages 9 to 11
Win a Paul Cookson poetry workshop! Thursday 9th October is National Poetry Day – and what better time could there be to announce our Literacy Time PLUS Performance Poetry Competition. Enter, and your school could win a full day’s workshop with our Poet-in-residence, Paul Cookson.
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
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This month's calendar
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| 16 | 17 | 18 |
| Walt Disney Company Founded | Silent Protest | RSPB Feed the Birds Day |
Latest news
Everybody Writes Day 16 Oct 2008
Friday 24 October is Everybody Writes Day! Schools around the country will be collapsing the curriculum to celebrate creative writing for one day.
Post Office in WWI exhibition soon to open 15 Oct 2008
A new exhibition, celebrating the role of the Post Office in WWI, is soon to open
SEN resources stretch the budget 15 Oct 2008
Early Years providers are struggling to finance the cost of special needs resources, according to new research.
Barrington Stoke boosts reading 15 Oct 2008
Ten years of award-winning publishing ten years of transforming lives
Nasen poetry competition 2009 14 Oct 2008
The leading SEN association announce their annual poetry competition open for entries
Shoe Aid for Africa 14 Oct 2008
UK schoolchildren can help change lives in Africa as part of a new campaign launched for Child Poverty Day
Ever been to BETT?
Have you ever been to the BETT show? We’re putting together a readers’ guide and need YOUR contributions. Email us with your tips, suggestions for the best stands to visit, and your top buys. The best tips will be printed in January issues of ChildEd PLUS and Junior Ed PLUS.
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