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What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (31 March 2022)
Did you know today is Eiffel Tower Day? It marks the completion in 1889. The lifts weren’t in operation for the launch, so the attendees had to use the stairs.
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What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (24 March 2022)
How many books would you guess are published in the UK per day?
I was shocked to read there’s an average of 458 new titles released per day (Nielsen BookData). -
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What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (10 Mar Newsletter)
Here is what has been happening in the office this week.
What a ‘cracking’ cover!
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What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (3 March 2022)
It’s World Book Day today!
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What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (24 Feb 2022 Newsletter)
I’m delighted to say that Cracking English Grammar in Key Stage 2 is at the printers. I’m really looking forward to seeing the printed copies towards the end of next week. The ebook version is already available on our website, if you can’t wait to receive your copy.
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The idea and the poem
One is with an emphasis on ideas which can be expressed poetically, the other is focusing on the structure and rhyme of the poem itself.
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What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (17 February 2022)
In Paris, 94% of people live within 5 minutes of a bakery. I live in the countryside and the nearest shop is 1.5 miles away, so I am quite envious of Parisians.
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Two factors before
What are the two factors that a child must come to terms with before tackling a comprehension activity?
By and large, if an activity is enjoyable children find it easier to understand. And indeed vice-versa.
To put this into the context of a lesson, if a child understands what she or he is reading, then they will enjoy the reading.
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For the gifted and talented
What are the most effective ways of stretching the minds of gifted and talented children at KS2?
Gifted and talented children are as varied in their individual attributes as everyone else in the class, and so a wide range of approaches and activities is needed to provide them with the stimulus that they need in school.
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What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (3 February 2022)
Have a look at our new publication! It’s always wonderful to see a book for the first time. I’m really pleased with how French is Fun at Key Stage 1 turned out.
