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187 new teaching resources added this month. That brings our resource total up to 5244.

Junior Education PLUS

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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 seriesSubscriber only

Child Education PLUS

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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 resourceSubscriber only

Nursery Education PLUS

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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 perfectlySubscriber only

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-beingSubscriber only

Literacy Time Plus

Literacy Time PLUS Ages 5 to 7 September 2008

Literacy Time PLUS Ages 5 to 7

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

Rosa to the rescue This themed story draws on some heroic events from traditional tales, but portrays heroism in a familiar, realistic setting and within an everyday event.

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Literacy Time PLUS Ages 7 to 9 September 2008

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.

Du Sani and the Land Otter People This story, from Alaska, is told by Brett Dillingham about the Tlingit people, illustrating their respect for the natural world, belief in animal spirits and values.

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Literacy Time PLUS Ages 9 to 11 September 2008

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

Michael Rosen and Ian Whybrow talk to Literacy Time PLUS Authors Michael Rosen and Ian Whybrow tell Literacy Time PLUS what they think about the new Booktime and Booked Up programmes

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Martin Luther King SpeechAnnual Coracle Regatta on River SevernA day out with “Thomas’”
 

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Win a poet for National Poetry Day! 28 Aug 2008

Usborne is giving children the chance to win a school visit from a poet

Blyton is back 26 Aug 2008

Enid Blyton’s famous characters to star in all-new adventures

National Museums Scotland launches new programmes 23 Aug 2008

National Museums Scotland have released their new schools’ programmes for 2008/0

Take your educational visit back to the classroom 23 Aug 2008

Teachers visiting tourist attraction, Shugborough Estate will receive a CD-ROM full of resources during 2008/2009

Fall in number of childminders 22 Aug 2008

There has been a fall in the number of registered childminders in England as they have faced increasing regulation

Children’s literacy skills survive the summer heat 22 Aug 2008

New research shows worth of the WHSmith Summer Read that gives over 7,000 free books to children at events throughout the summer

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