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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.
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What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (27 January 2022)
We were thrilled to read the review for A Brilliant IQ: Gift or Challenge? by Brian Page in the February edition of the Mensa magazine.
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What’s new at Brilliant Publications?
The latest new edition of Physical French Phonics, will have a USB drive instead of a DVD-Rom. As so many computers no longer have an internal CD drive, this seemed a sensible thing to do.
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What’s new at Brilliant Publications?
We love to receive orders, but it always worries me when we receive too many orders over the Christmas break. I know how important it is for teachers to have some rest and relaxation.
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Reading widely sparks children’s imagination
Kate Heap, one of our authors, has had a feature published online recently. In it her enthusiasm and passion for reading and getting children to read shines through. Kate describes where her…
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To MTC or not to MTC?
A pupil’s understanding of times tables is important for future success in maths and the MTC. Help them fathom the complexities of multiplication with these superheroes.
