with illustrations by Jessica Knight
The topic of Traders opens up an exotic world, rich in stories, ideas and exploration and our story Ranjit’s Rainbow Tigers, leads the way.
with illustrations by Jessica Knight
The topic of Traders opens up an exotic world, rich in stories, ideas and exploration and our story Ranjit’s Rainbow Tigers, leads the way.
Ginny Morris and Nicky Simmons, of Morris and Simmons Education, talk you through setting up the best sports day ever.
Paul Mason, author of Sports Day on Mount Olympus, has lived all around the world and is currently writing and teaching in New Zealand. He answers our questions on behalf of your class.
FREEThere was plenty of scope for marvelling at the athletic achievements in the velodrome at London 2012. Gold medals were certainly the reward for the hard work...
Education writer and teacher, Louise Dobson, gets into healthy-eating mode by planning a hamper fit for young Olympians.
Ilse Fullarton, PE Subject Leader at Terling C of E Primary School in Essex, offers tips on providing a rich and inspiring PE curriculum...
Lee Parkinson, of Davyhulme Primary School, Manchester, explores what being a champion really means and retells a story that is guaranteed to make you.
We explore what life is like for street children around the world and how the beautiful game is giving them new hope.
If ‘love sport, hate writing’ is a common theme in your class, try out some of children’s author, Tom Palmer’s inspirational scenarios.
Take a closer look at the characters in Sports Day on Mount Olympus and develop them through drama and writing. Based on ideas by classteacher Corrina Burge.
Sports Day on Mount Olympus provides heaps of opportunities for exploring language in a fun and engaging way. The story is full of colourful expression, simile and hyperbole – and children will enjoy being language detectives and identifying the different writing techniques that the author uses.
Use vibrant spring the late days of summer, emerging autumn and creeping winter to inspire natural art and stunning woodland displays.
Debbie Fryer tells us why the Forest School concept, which originated in Scandinavia, makes children happy, healthy, wealthy and wise….
Author and poet Brenda Williams talks to us about her writing and how she found inspiration for A Thumping Great Rabbit right on her doorstep.
FREETrees, woods and forests provide a wonderful learning ground for children whatever the season, so make the most of your outdoor adventure with these ideas from Jean Edwards.