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Reading non-fiction is as important as reading fiction
How can we grab and keep a young reader’s interest? There is something rather special about non-fiction literature. Non-fiction texts are just as able to grab and keep a young reader’s interest as works…
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A perfect way of introducing children to French
Introduce KS2 pupils to the Luc et Sophie stories. Stories are an excellent way to teach French. They foster emotional engagement, making the learning process both enjoyable and memorable. Children will adore the…
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Easter eggs taste the same in any language
Designing a game is just one of the many activities in our Festivals and Traditions resources, which are available for KS2 French, Spanish and German.
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Pronounce French correctly with Physical French Phonics
Listening, practicing and repeating words aloud can improve accuracy. Consistent practice and mimicking are essential for fluency.
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Challenge your more able KS2 children
There are challenges involved in providing the mental stimulation more able children need. Stimulate gifted and talented primary school children with these activities.
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A perfect way of introducing children to Spanish
Introduce KS2 pupils to the Luis y Sofía stories. Tried and tested in a range of primary classrooms. Full colour illustrations. Find out what happens next.
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How do you remember French grammar?
How can you help pupils recall the key points of French grammar? Word and image associations help us remember all sorts of things. Cue cards are a form of this. You know the…
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Contemporary literature extracts to keep pupils engaged
Support KS2 pupils in maintaining positive attitudes to reading. There are so many incredible books being published every month by authors who are striving to entertain, educate and inspire their readers. How…
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La Chandeleur – An excuse to have pancakes twice!
In France, the Catholic holiday of Candlemas is on the 2nd February and it is called La Chandeleur the Feast of Candles.
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Help KS1 pupils read and comprehend fiction and poetry
Introduce pupils to all the different KS1 question types By the end of Year 2, children are expected to have many skills linked to literature. It is essential that children become familiar…
