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To The Other Side by Erika Meza - Teaching Notes & Resources

To The Other Side is a powerful and timely picture book about two refugee children who leave their home in search of safety. Perfect for opening up conversations about conflict and war, encouraging empathy and understanding.

A young boy and his older sister have left home to play a game…. read more

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The Amazing Authors Competition Comms Toolkit

Blue Peter is partnering with The Reading Agency and BBC Arts on The Amazing Authors writing competition and will be gifting the winner the incredible prize of
having their story brought to life by one of the UK’s most popular children’s authors, Tom Fletcher.

This toolkit will provide you… read more

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Trying Times for Sebastian Scattergood by Keith Rylands-Bolton - digital pack

Set in a small village in the Lincolnshire Wolds, Trying Times for Sebastian Scattergood is a chronicle of a horrendous year, narrated by an earnest and pompous man who lacks any sense of self-irony. Part disaster diary, part social satire, it is a novel of literary fiction which is both… read more

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All About Us from Usborne - Teaching Resources

The All About Set is perfect for helping little children learn about and navigate through confusing topics. The wonderfully illustrated books offer a reassuring and friendly take on these complex matters, making this set a must have for every child.

This set includes the following titles:

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The Tiger Who Sleeps Under My Chair by Hannah Foley - Teachers' Resources

Steeped in the natural history of Mary Anning's Jurassic Coast, a powerful dual-timeline story about friendship, mental health and hidden stories.

Emma Linden dreams of following in the footsteps of the famous fossil-hunter, Mary Anning. But when her brother James becomes obsessed with a… read more

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A Better Day by Dr Alex George - downloadable resources

What if we could think of mental health in a positive way?

In this empowering and hopeful handbook, Youth Mental Health Ambassador Dr Alex George is here to show us how.

A Better Day is a positive, accessible and practical toolkit guiding young readers in how they can care for their… read more

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All Four Quarters of the Moon by Shirley Marr Teacher Notes

All Four Quarters of the Moon is a beautiful, heartwarming story about one family’s move from Singapore to Australia. This teaching pack explores
some of the important themes within the book using spotlight extracts, discussion questions, cross-curricular activities and ideas aimed at 9+/KS2… read more

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Lift-the-flap Questions and Answers about Money by Lara Bryan and Marie-Eve Tremblay - activity sheets and videos

Understanding money today is so much more than learning about notes and coins. Where does money come from? Why do I have to save? What happens if I click BUY NOW? Find answers to important money questions, and some silly ones too in this friendly and useful book.

- The question and answer… read more

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Reading Letters project information

The website "Material Bodies, Social Bodies" makes accessible many hundreds of letters written by British men, women and children between 1680-1820.

The letters could be used within your Reading Friends groups and one-to-ones. The letters contain a wealth of information about everyday… read more

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