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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…
January 29, 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 -
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 -
Confidence is key
Making children more confident in their reading and writing is vital. But what is the most effective way of giving children more confidence in reading and writing?
September 3, 2024 -
I don’t know what to say
Children can often write without thinking through the details of who, what, where and how. But they still need to learn about using a more structured approach.
July 9, 2024 -
A sense of achievement
What is the most effective way of getting KS1 children to enhance their enjoyment of the activity of creative writing?
June 19, 2024 -
Celebrate World Poetry Day with lions in the garden!
Download ‘Lions in the Garden’ for World Poetry Day. You will also get a mixture of short and long question types linked to the reading content domains to try.
March 11, 2024
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