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Dark Flood by Karon Alderman - Teaching Notes (KS2&KS3)

A stunning timeslip tale about a boy who finds himself trapped in a well-known mining incident that happened many years before! This story of family, community and hope by debut author Karon Alderman is perfect for fans of Skellig and The Wild Way Home.

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'How-to...' activities (Welsh) - Marvellous Makers

Get creative this summer with this set of fun 'how-to' activities from Create and The Reading Agency! Each of the activities links to one of the Marvellous Makers characters… find out more about them at summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/news

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WELSH Family Favourites Activity Booklet: Marvellous Makers

This year’s Summer Reading Challenge is all about getting creative!

This activity sheet enables you to keep a record of the books you’re enjoying together and will help to spark conversations around reading with family and friends.

Please note, this is the Welsh-language version of this… read more

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How to draw Tails - Marvellous Makers

Learn how to draw Tails the cheeky squirrel! Download this activity from our brilliant Summer Reading Challenge 2024 illustrator, Natelle Quek.

Pencils at the ready…

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Looking for more drawing activities? Grab a pencil and paper and join Natelle as we… read more

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Monster Fun - Me and My Monster Competition

This Summer, Monster Fun – the UK's most epic children's comic – is giving children the chance to STAR IN THEIR VERY OWN COMIC STRIP!

In the Me and My Monster Competition, children and young people (up to 16+) simply need to grab the entry form, draw themselves and a monster, then have an… read more

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How to go on a photography adventure - Marvellous Makers

Cameras at the ready! Activity by photographic artist and educator Alejandra Carles-Tolra.

Get creative this summer with this set of fun ‘how-to’ activities from Create and The Reading Agency! There are seven activities in total, and each one links to one of the Marvellous Makers characters…… read more

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How to make up a dance - Marvellous Makers

Try this awesome choreography challenge from Beth Coleman, acrobat, aerialist, dancer and actress.

Get creative this summer with this set of fun ‘how-to’ activities from Create and The Reading Agency! There are seven activities in total, and each one links to one of the Marvellous Makers… read more

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How to create a scene - Marvellous Makers

Learn how to draw or paint your favourite scene with this activity from Eirinie Theodorou.

Get creative this summer with this set of fun ‘how-to’ activities from Create and The Reading Agency! There are seven activities in total, and each one links to one of the Marvellous Makers characters…… read more

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How to make your own paintbrushes - Marvellous Makers

Make your very own painting tools with this activity from artist and illustrator Rachel McGivern.

Get creative this summer with this set of fun ‘how-to’ activities from Create and The Reading Agency! There are seven activities in total, and each one links to one of the Marvellous Makers… read more

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How to make your own penguin - Marvellous Makers

Try your hand at junk-modelling with this activity from illustrator, animator and visual artist Paul Pickford.

Get creative this summer with this set of fun ‘how-to’ activities from Create and The Reading Agency! There are seven activities in total, and each one links to one of the… read more

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How to make a shaker - Marvellous Makers

Create your very own musical instrument and explore different rhythms with this activity from Holly Khan.

Get creative this summer with this set of fun ‘how-to’ activities from Create and The Reading Agency! There are seven activities in total, and each one links to one of the Marvellous… read more

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  • Summer Reading Challenge