Blog
Please sign up to our newsletter to find out what is happening at Brilliant Publications. There is a box for your email address at the foot of this page.
Let us know what other kinds of emails you’d like to receive from us. We’ll use this information to make sure we’re only sending you content you’re interested in. Please fill in our subscription form
-
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.
January 27, 2025 -
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…
January 16, 2025 -
Careful: it’s Christmas
‘Tis the most wonderful time of the year. Probably. Why? Because today also happens to be Friday the 13th. But maybe it’s not only the superstitious that should be mindful of the festive season. Somewhere…
December 13, 2024 -
Introduce French in Key Stage 1 effectively
Well-prepared materials to help you teach French with confidence. Teaching French in Key Stage 1 offers numerous cognitive, cultural, and developmental benefits. Young children’s brains are highly adaptable, making it easier for…
December 12, 2024 -
Help pupils communicate effectively
Unlock your pupils’ potential Foundational literacy skills are the cornerstone of a pupil’s ability to excel in various subjects. Spelling is no exception, and its benefits extend far beyond the ability to…
December 5, 2024 -
Practical advice to improve children’s writing skills
How can you make writing enjoyable for children? Stimulate children’s imaginations using interesting and unusual photos as a starting point.
November 28, 2024 -
It’s non-fiction November
How can we grab and keep a young reader’s interest? Non-fiction texts are just as able to grab a young reader’s interest as works of fiction.
November 21, 2024 -
Creative writing doesn’t have to be boring
What is the most effective way to improve your pupils’ writing? Using a variety of sentence structures results in more imaginative and interesting writing.
November 14, 2024 -
How fluent are your pupils in French?
Acting is a fun way to practise French and promote fluency. Pupils will experience success and develop confidence.
November 7, 2024 -
What to do when things go wrong
How can you deal with the challenges of the moment? In order to realise your potential you not only need to know what to do but you also need to know how to…
October 31, 2024
Recent Posts
- How can you enhance reading for meaning skills? May 9, 2025
- Inspire children to write creatively and independently April 25, 2025
- Reading non-fiction is as important as reading fiction April 11, 2025
- A perfect way of introducing children to French April 3, 2025
- Easter eggs taste the same in any language March 28, 2025