Why is World Book Day organized by UNESCO to promote reading widely observed on 23 April whereas in the UK it is celebrated in March? The reason that organisers in the UK & Ireland moved the observance to …
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World Book Day Ideas
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5 Free Online Christmas Book Sites
Whether you are a teacher looking for resources during online teaching or a parent looking to bond with your young ones, you are bound to love these 5 FREE websites with read aloud online books …
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Story time: Forgetful Fred
This is a story about a boy called Fred who always forgot what he had to do. He decided to go on a quest to search for the Bitter Fruit so that he could become …
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The Practical Princess – Story time
Are you at home, feeling slightly bored and don’t particularly feel like reading a book but would love to hear a story? If yes, then click on the link below and listen to me read …
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This Much I Know About Love Over Fear…Creating a Culture for Truly Great Teaching – Book Review
This book, which was recommended by two colleagues of mine, was a true light of optimism, in the tunnel of despair surrounding teachers and schools. John Tomsett calls for all those involved in education to …
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Recommended Book List for 7-9 year olds
Reading is an essential skill for children to acquire and once mastered, it acts as an important source of knowledge and pleasure that lasts a lifetime! As you help your kids appreciate the magic of reading, …
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(Part 1) Reading Corner for the classroom with bonus video
Don’t you think that it’s beneficial for children to have a reading corner in the classroom? I do! I think having a reading area in the classroom is very important for children to start loving …
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Save the dates for Literacy
Have you ever searched the Internet looking for important dates to add to your calendar for Literacy? If the answer is yes, then you are in the right place! Having done just that for you, …
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How to make a ‘Light Fury’ bookmark for kids – Easy
Are you looking for an art activity to promote reading? Well, this little activity is linked to “How to Train you Dragon 3” and is super easy to make!. It’s perfect for promoting reading, both …
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Friend or Foe by Michael Morpurgo
Friend or Foe is a gripping, historical fiction novel about World War II. It is written by Michael Morpurgo, author of War Horse (now a major motion picture directed by Steven Spielberg). It is published …
