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That eternal question: how do I get pupils to read more?
What is the most effective way of encouraging pupils in Years 5 and 6 to read more? It is generally agreed (to the point of it almost becoming a truism) that the best…
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How can you enhance reading for meaning skills?
If we ask children to read, understand and answer questions from a passage, that passage should engage their attention, and the teacher’s attention as well.
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Inspire children to write creatively and independently
With worked examples for inspiration, the book “Cracking Creative Writing in KS2” aims for children to be independent and in charge of their own writing.
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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…
