Primary and middle schools Books

Book SynopsisThis brand-new title in the hugely successful Clever Kids® series contains over 70 memory puzzles to exercise young minds. From matching pairs and spot the difference games to number codes and picture puzzles, this book is filled with memory-themed challenges to keep kids’ brains busy. Created by bestselling puzzle book author Gareth Moore, author of the chart-topping Brain Games for Clever Kids.

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Book SynopsisThe second book in a new puzzle adventure series takes readers on a thrilling space adventure in the company of Knutz, a STEAM whizz-kid, and canine super-inventor Boltz. Knutz and Boltz are blasting off to a top-secret space station. A huge asteroid is hurtling towards Earth and the World Space Agency needs four astronauts to embark on an urgent mission to destroy it. With time running out and a rival team of astronauts - a girl and her cat sidekick - sabotaging their every move, Knutz and Boltz will need to use all their STEAM skills to stop the asteroid and save planet Earth. Featuring an innovative mix of graphic-novel, zany prose and integrated puzzles, this thrilling adventure is guaranteed to engage kids aged 9+ in STEAM subjects. Across six chapters, readers will develop key science, technology, engineering, art and maths skills as they help Knutz and Boltz work their way through the challenges.Written by Tim Collins, author of Buster’s Dorkius Maximus and Sherlock Bones series, illustrated by Louise Forshaw, and developed with a specialist STEAM consultant.Publishing in 2024:9781780559377 Knutz and Boltz and the Sorcerer of Science: A STEAM Puzzle Adventure

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Book SynopsisHow exciting! Write Dance is now in its third edition, and what a lovely book this is! It gives teachers exactly what they have been asking for; a detailed and clear resource to support the teaching of handwriting using a fully cursive style. As consultants, practitioners and trainers for Write Dance we are delighted to endorse this book, which combines the two previous 2nd edition publications, Write Dance and More Write Dance.- Nicole Barrons and Diana Strauss, Write Dance Training, UKWrite Dance is an exciting, innovative and fun programme which uses music and movement to introduce handwriting to children aged 5-8 years. Write Dance movements are designed to help children feel happy and comfortable with their bodies, improve their motor skills and provide a strong foundation for writing.The 3rd edition of this bestselling book combines Write Dance and More Write Dance to bring you the ultimate one-stoTable of ContentsForeword How Write Dance Evolved Graphology and Write Dance Writing and Dancing How to Use this Book Companion Website Music Themes 1. The Volcano 2. Krongelidong 3. Circles and Eights 4. Robot 5. Trains 6. Horses and Hares 7. The Sea 8. Mandala 9. Sailing Ship 10. Ocean Waves and Beach Waves 11. Dream Castle 12. Capitals Analysing Foundation Shape, Join and Music Drawing List of Tracks List of Words

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Witney and Boscoe find lost things, so when they see a dog has gone missing they grab their finding kit and head out to save her. But will it be as easy as they think? This funny adventure story is set in Trinidad and Tobago.Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

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Book SynopsisEnsemble series provides students (ages 6-11) with a solid foundation in music theory through the eyes of a violin, viola or cello player.This series is designed so that they can be used hand in hand with each other in a beginner ensemble or group lesson.These interactive books use a variation of different methods (traditional, Suzuki, Kodaly, orff, etc) which allows the students to decide which method best suits the lesson. They also contain a combination of fun, friendly characters (as well as exciting written exercises) that help and capture the interest of the students to learn in an enjoyable way.Level 1 workbook features these concepts and more! INTRODUCTION - String instruments NOTATION - Using the open strings as the main reference, all the notes on the stave and each string, and accidentals PATTERNS - Fingering of each string NOTE & REST VALUES - crotchet, minim, dotted minim, semibreve

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Book SynopsisEnsemble series provides students (ages 6-11) with a solid foundation in music theory through the eyes of a violin, viola or cello player.This series is designed so that they can be used hand in hand with each other in a beginner ensemble or group lesson.These interactive books use a variation of different methods (traditional, Suzuki, Kodaly, orff, etc) which allows the students to decide which method best suits the lesson. They also contain a combination of fun, friendly characters (as well as exciting written exercises) that helps and capture the interest of the students to learn in an enjoyable way.Level 2 workbook features these concepts and more! NOTE & REST VALUES - Quaver note(s) and rest.  PATTERNS - Note movement (step and skip), finger patterns, semitone, and tone SCALES - Major scales and arpeggios ANALYSIS - Simple Musical Concepts, Terms, Symbols, Signs (tempo, dynamics, etc)<

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Book SynopsisDeveloping Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3-4: Non-fiction contains 12 high quality authentic non-fiction passages and is perfect for developing reading strategies as children move through Key Stage 2.Each of the 12 high quality non-fiction extracts is accompanied by eight sets of questions based on the Key Stage 2 (KS2) Reading Content Domains and National Curriculum. This book provides opportunities to tackle more complex vocabulary, explore how authors use language to impact their readers and develop endurance for longer passages. The clear structure and the author''s passion for teaching pupils to read critically make Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3-4: Non-fiction invaluable for everyone working with pupils in Years 3 and 4.Support for teachers and parents is built in with guidance for how to teach the different question types, plus suggestions for embedding these texts in the wider English curriculum. This series is suitable for new and recently qualified teachers as well as those who are more experienced and wanting to expand the range of texts they use.If you''re looking for a comprehensive resource to enhance reading provision and teaching in your classroom or to support home education, this is exactly what you need. Look for other books in the Developing Reading Comprehension Skills series.The titles and themes of the articles in this book are: Dog Training (Relationships, pets, skills) Shooting for the Olympics (Women''s football, Summer Olympics) Fruit Crumble (Recipe, healthy eating, instructions) The Brains Behind Legoland''s Bricks (Jobs, Lego, biography) Paddle Boarding (Sport, leisure, PSHE) The Secrets of Sleep (Health, well-being, PSHE) Are Video Games Good for Us (Video games, mental health, PSHE) Look After Yourself Online (Internet safety, PSHE) Dino Giant Stuns Scientists (Dinosaurs, archaeology) Mount Etna''s Spectacular Show (Geography, volcanoes) A Human Home Amongst the Stars (Space, science, STEM, biography) Is This the World''s Smallest Reptile? (Science, animals, rainforests, environment, conservation)

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Book SynopsisThe Boost Spelling Skills series provides strategies to improve primary school pupils spelling skills, making them more confident readers and writers.

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Book SynopsisFor effective use, this book should be purchased alongside the activity book, Conceptual PlayWorlds for Wellbeing: A Resource Book for the Lonely Little Cactus. Both books can be purchased together as a set, Building Conceptual PlayWorlds for Wellbeing: The Lonely Little Cactus Story Book and Accompanying Resource Book.The Lonely Little Cactus is a children's picture story book about a cactus that feels lonely living in the desert. Through a series of colourful interactions with desert dwellers, the little cactus learns strategies to cope with their feelings of loneliness. Both entertaining and educational, the story book is aimed at children aged 48 years old and spreads the message that loneliness is a common emotion that is manageable and can be overcome. It teaches children an array of coping strategies and encourages them to try various approaches to managing a difficult situation to find the strategies that best work for th

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Book SynopsisOur role as educators is to develop a curriculum which facilitates outstanding learning and which builds social, cultural and educational capital. The curriculum is much more than a content driven document, it is the vehicle for educational change. This book compliments the Make it Outstanding Series and is central to subject development. It has a strong focus on combining curriculum theory and translating this to a practical approach schools can adapt and implement with ease. Packed full of practical strategies and examples to facilitate curriculum conversations within subject and senior leadership teams the chapters provide a considered balance between theory and application. Supporting teachers, curriculum leaders, senior leaders and headteachers in leading and implementing the curriculum within their schools, the book covers: An overview of different curriculum models How to develop the curriculum intent from the whole school Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Chapter 1: Understanding the curriculum Chapter 2: Developing curriculum intent Chapter 3: Developing the composite and pinpointing the knowledge Chapter 4: The learning cycle Chapter 5: Assessing the curriculum Chapter 6: Social, cultural and educational capital Chapter 7: Quality Assurance of the curriculum Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisHelen Curran's invaluable book aims to support new and experienced SENCOs with the task of developing and leading special educational needs provision and inclusive practice, through the exploration of practical strategies and approaches. This book takes a pragmatic approach to the issues which have historically been associated with the role of the SENCO; namely a lack of time, a lack of resources and often a lack of seniority. The book seeks to provide SENCOs with tried and tested ideas and strategies to support both the operational and strategic aspects of the role, to help SENCOs develop their role as a leader in school. The book covers the following areas: The SENCO role in policy and practice The SENCO as a leader Developing relationships with pupils and parents Challenges and opportunities within the role of SENCO A must read for any SENCO, this book draws upon case studies and Table of ContentsIntroduction The SENCO role in policy and practice The SENCO as a leader To be or not to be on Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Leading and supporting colleagues Developing relationships Managing your role The future SENCO role Appendix 5.1 Appendix 7.1

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Book SynopsisRising Stars' Character Education teaching and awards scheme offers engaging lesson plans and activities to develop the character of pupils throughout a primary school, from Reception through KS1 and KS2.

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Book SynopsisThis latest title in the hugely successful Clever Kids® series is packed with over 140 vocab-building wordsearches and puzzles to challenge curious minds, testing high-frequency words to lesser-known synonyms. Packed with over 140 puzzles, this book helps kids learn new vocabulary through word association games. Each of the wordsearches puzzles takes a word that a child will already know, and builds a wordsearch grid containing its more challenging synonyms. In the final section of the book are fun spelling challenges so kids can continue testing their word power. Clever kids will love testing their word knowledge in a unique and engaging way, and learning new vocabulary to use with friends and family.Created by bestselling puzzle book author Gareth Moore, author of the chart-topping Brain Games for Clever Kids.

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Book SynopsisThis book will be essential reading for any early years practitioner involved with children's development in the early years. Focusing on physical development the author provides one hundred practical and inspiring ideas for use in the education setting. This series offers 100 practical and innovative ideas for all practitioners working with children in the early years.Trade Review"It is refreshing, the way this book (and others in the series) manages to keep elaborate and expensive resources to a minimum...The ideas are deliberately broad and intended to drive effective provision...This would make an ideal resource for any early years practitioners wanting a bank of good ideas to help promote physical development in their early years setting." Early Years Educator, October 2009"I would recommend A 100 ideas for teaching physical development as a pick [up] and flick [through] resource for students and practitioners who are new to early years and childcare, and others who wish to expand their resource base of practical ideas for supporting the physical development of young children." ESCalate, January 2010 Table of Contents1. Introducing Physical Development; 2. Exploring Movement and Space; 3. Investigating Healthy and Bodily Awareness; 4. Using Equipment and Materials; 5. Challenges for Physical Development; 6. Movements: Developmental Stages; 7. Learning and Teaching in Physical Development; 8. Physical Development and the Links with Other Aspects of Learning and Development; 9. Considerations for Physical Development; 10. Developing Physical Development.

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Book SynopsisThe third title in LDA's new series of practical books for primary school teachers to support children with special educational needs. This book addresses seven key aspects of autism.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.Get ready to have fun on the track as you learn about go-karts and the rules of the track in this non-fiction book.

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Book SynopsisFollowing the acclaim of 2012’s Learning Outside the Classroom, this latest book more deeply explains how well-constructed outdoor learning experiences can benefit children and young people’s academic development and health and well-being.Trade ReviewTeaching outdoors is both a necessity and a challenge. In Outdoor learning across the curriculum the necessity is underlined by research-based evidence, thus equipping stakeholders arguing for an inclusive pedagogy in the outdoors. The book addresses both overarching issues concerning an inclusive pedagogy with both curriculum based-, adventure- and sustainability-perspectives on the educational process, as well as a modern and critical standpoint on the educational practice today. Moreover, the book can be used as a practical tool in the implementation of outdoor learning, as it includes experience-based and thorough practical advises, e.g. for the use of digital technologies in the outdoors, classroom management and safety issues. We certainly need to continuously develop the aims of the education, but also the pedagogy, and Outdoor learning across the curriculum adds a valuable contribution to this.Karen Seierøe BarfodDocent, VIA University College, DenmarkWhen introduced to the idea of outdoor learning, most teachers understand intuitively that, given the state of the world, it makes good sense. But they also want to know how to do it and to see that it can be done. Most importantly, they need practice integrating outdoor learning into the classroom and school in a comprehensive way, and articulating to themselves and others the significance of this work. This book is simply the best field guide to the theory and practice of outdoor learning that I've ever seen. The authors have carefully built a curriculum for learning that is responsive to the current historical moment and that is based on decades of experience with the craft. This will be my go to book on the theme for the foreseeable future. David GreenwoodProfessor of Environmental and Holistic Education, Lakehead University, CanadaThe Covid pandemic has provided ample motivation for teachers and students to spend as much time out of doors as possible, and the timing of this book could not be better! The justification for learning outdoors, and learning for the long game of sustainability, is articulated in a clear and inclusive way in this book. But then it takes it to the next level by providing a roadmap with the logistics of how to get your students out of doors. This takes outdoor learning from the philosophical to the logistical- something that school-based practitioners who work directly with students rarely see in educational literature. If you want to get your students away from the screen and into an interdisciplinary classroom without walls, where curiosity and wonder drive learning, this book is for you!Tom DrakePrincipal, Crossett Brook Middle School, Vermont, USAClear, insightful and inspiring – this book offers a refreshing and progressive take on outdoor learning and its critical role in the holistic education of future generations of learners. It is a comprehensive handbook which offers useful ideas. Each chapter contains objectives, a case study, and suggested guidelines for practice which educators would appreciate. It is poignantly persuasive in nudging each of us to educate for a socially and environmentally just planet. For me, it is the kind of book that has the potential to inspire and transform lives.Susanna HoLead Outdoor Education Specialist, Ministry of Education, SingaporeThis book is a must-read for anyone seeking to broaden their horizons and gain a deeper understanding of teaching modalities to incorporate outdoor learning experiences into their lessons. Collectively, the authors’ writing style is engaging and thought-provoking, and makes complex topics enjoyable to read and digest. The pearls of wisdom shared in this book will stay with you long after you've turned the last page.Tonia GrayProfessor, School of Education, Western Sydney University, AustraliaUNESCO, OECD, and other shapers of education systems are calling for a huge undertaking by nations: the transformation of their education systems; to address future sustainability challenges; to include experiential learning with exposure to realities; to build deeper, knowledgeable connections with issues; and create empathic connection to those affected by global realities resulting in informed action. In answering this call, I strongly suggest you read Outdoor learning across the curriculum to begin the journey and keep it by your side as you rise to the challenge of the undertaking that is so desperately needed.Charles HopkinsProfessor and UNESCO Chair in Reorienting Education towards Sustainability, York University, CanadaEspecially in times when children, through their education, are continuously seduced to go back to their screens for entertainment and quick answers, the risk of becoming disconnected from the natural world in both urban and rural environments is greater than ever. How to restore biophilia and a sense of place in the Anthropocene? This timely book provides some answers by taking the outdoors as both a starting point and a context for relational forms of learning that can reconnect young people with their local environment and, ultimately, will help heal the Earth.Arjen Wals Professor of Transformative Learning for Socio-Ecological Sustainability and UNESCO Chair, Wageningen University, The Netherlands / Norwegian University of Life Sciences, NorwayTable of ContentsChapter 1: Education to address the planet’s big challengesChapter 2: Encouraging students and teachers to explore worldviews, ethics and their own responsibilitiesChapter 3: Learning across the curriculumChapter 4: Outdoor learning and sustainabilityChapter 5: Learning through placesChapter 6: Harnessing student curiosity and the role of wonderChapter 7: Community-based learningChapter 8: Integrating mobile digital technologyChapter 9: Day excursions and residential outdoor education centersChapter 10: Risk managementChapter 11: Supervising people outdoorsChapter 12: Evidencing learning and developing a whole school approach

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Book SynopsisIt is a truth universally acknowledged that pupils do not learn all that they are taught. They may learn something, they may even learn a lot, but it may not be a lot of what we think we have taught them or they may struggle to apply knowledge successfully. In this book, bestselling author Alex Quigley characterises how the long and winding road of successful learning is paved with many failures along the way.Presenting eight key reasons why learning fails, alongside concepts from cognitive science and research evidence explained concisely and accessibly, the chapters span issues of pupilsâ limited memory, their patchwork prior knowledge, flawed planning, struggles with independent learning, motivation, limits of attention, and more. Each chapter explores real-life examples of key learning failures and what can be done about it, before ending with five steps to success, along with practical teaching strategies and tools that can be used to secure success in every classroom.

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Book SynopsisThis info-packed fact book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from space and science to dinosaurs and minibeasts.Did you know ...The huge Argentinosaurus weighed as much as 14 fully grown elephants, and was as tall as a 6-storey building.The Antarctic can be so cold that a cup of boiling water thrown in the air turns to ice before it hits the ground.The book is split into 9 themed chapters, covering topics from Planet Earth and Animals to Space and Science. Every fact is accompanied with a hilarious illustration by artist Andrew Pinder to bring the information to life.With tons of awesome things to discover and read about – from chimpanzee astronauts and pink dolphins to ice hotels and blue sunsets – this book will keep curious kids laughing and learning for hours on end.Also available in the series: 9781780559261 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 7 Year Olds 9781780559278 Awesome Facts for Curious Kids: 8 Year Olds

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS1Subject: MathsTargeted practice for every topic taught at school!When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins Maths Year 2 workbook is designed to target every Maths Year 2 topic in depth.Using a practice method based on research that is proven to work, this book can be used for home learning or to improve performance in school, as well as in tests. Questions for each topic are organised into three levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children's understanding along the way. New online tests provide even more practice and can be taken again and again.Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. Answers are included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 2. For Year 2 English, we've got another Collins KS1 Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008125172) available as well.

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Book SynopsisWhy do some teachers stay in teaching? And why do others leave? Why do some enjoy it whilst others find it an unrelenting slog? Answers to these questions are elusive but vital for new teachers, school leaders and everyone in between. Using research from wide-ranging fields and experience from real teachers, The Long Game examines how teachers can sustain and enjoy successful careers in teaching. Divided into five parts, the book explores the persistent challenges of being a teacher by breaking them down into problems and solutions. The chapters unpack the factors that get in the way of our success or enjoyment of teaching and considers the different ways these problems can be tackled, addressing key concerns, including: How to maintain motivation as you juggle work and life How to manage intensity in a non-stop job How to embed effective, long-lasting habits to save time and mental effort How to reduce w

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Book SynopsisTo help teachers plan and prepare for three new statutory subjects(Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Educations, andHealth Education) in English schools from September 2020, Scholastichas published an updated version of their bestselling NationalCurriculum in England for Key Stages 1 and 2.

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Book SynopsisEach book in this exciting new series contains more than 800 mental maths questions specially devised to boost children's confidence by providing plenty of practice of all the key aspects of the national curriculum. The structure of each test follows the same pattern but the questions get progressively more difficult as children work their way through the book. Tips provided by Digit' the dog and word puzzles in the form of Andrew Brodie Brain Booster' boxes provide extra elements to support children's learning and challenge them further. Fun stickers featuring Digit the dog for every page make sure children are rewarded for their efforts!Trade ReviewDigit the dog is on hand again with his snippets of interestingly presented information, which will amuse children while they learn. ... excellent series. * www.parentsintouch.co.uk *

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Book Synopsis...reading this book made me want to get back into the classroom and there can be no higher praise for a book about teaching.' Pie Corbett, English educational trainer, writer, author, and poet; developer of Talk for Writing. From the Introduction.How children engage with reading and writing is a hot topic. There is no one size fits all' best way. However, Rudolf Steiner/Waldorf education offers a holistic, active and creative approach based on the foundation of children's rich spoken language development. The child discovers their own voice through movement, form drawing and storytelling. The magic of the alphabet is invoked in sound, story and image. Children tell stories and then write them down, which leads organically into reading.How to teach writing and reading using Steiner/Waldorf principles and methods.Draws on Waldorf pedagogy, best practice mainstream primary methods, and specialist dyslexia techniques.Gives teachers the theory to introduce literacy with confidence.Tried and tested easy-to-use lesson plans with assessment & feedback tips, movement, games, and activities.Includes drawings, photos, diagrams, and examples of children's work.Comprehensive glossary, appendices, bibliography, index, word lists, and suggested stories.This theory and practice-based Waldorf book gives the foundations for creative literacy and teaching children how to write and read in Classes 1 and 2, or UK Years 2 and 3. It explores how Steiner/ Waldorf pedagogy dovetails with mainstream primary approaches and specialist dyslexia-friendly methods.

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Book SynopsisMorph Mastery is an accessible, practical guide designed to support learners with specific learning difficulties (SpLD) who are struggling with spelling, reading and vocabulary. It is an effective, research-based and fun solution for when phonics-based teaching has run its course.Understanding the morphological regularities in English helps to support both spelling and reading comprehension, yet there are few practical interventions that take a morphological approach. Morph Mastery combines this exciting new approach with tried-and-tested teaching methods that work. The activities in this book follow three engaging ninja-like characters, Prefa, Root and Sufa, who represent the three core components of morphology (prefixes, root words and suffixes) and use their sceptres to craft words.Key features include: Exciting and engaging activities and games, designed to be used by individuals or small groups Detailed, curriculum-linked assTrade ReviewMorph Mastery uses recent research on the development of morphological knowledge to support structured and cumulative learning. The games are fun and adaptable, the learners are encouraged to develop independence through their ‘word espionage’ and the materials are engaging for all ages.Professor Julia Carroll, Coventry UniversityWhat a fantastic resource! The characters that run through the book really facilitate the use of morphology to unlock spelling and reading for learners with SpLD. This book will appeal to primary school aged learners but also to secondary school learners, a group of learners who often get forgotten. The research based assess/plan/do/review format for the intervention will support pupils to achieve their specific targets, build their lexicon, extend their grammatical knowledge, improve their reading skills through recognition of common morphemes, and progress their spelling skills through encoding root words, prefixes, and suffixes. The addition of game-based resources should allow for the reinforcement, repetition and overlearning that so many SpLD learners need to help cement new learning.Claire Harvey, Head of Education, Helen Arkell Dyslexia CharityTable of ContentsCase Studies: Morph Mastery The Pilot Morphology and the Mastery of Language: An Introduction Spelling: Friend or Foe? Key Skills in Becoming a Morph Master Golden Rules for Becoming a Morph Master Teacher Laying the Foundations: What you Need to Know Assess – Plan – Do – Review: An Overview of Morph Mastery the Intervention Measuring, Planning and Monitoring through Assessment Using the Assessments to Plan The Lessons in Detail Games and Resources Using Morph Mastery in Class What next? Appendices

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.Have you ever wondered what the longest river is? Or the tallest mountain or building? What about the deepest canyon or lake? Find out about the highest, longest and deepest things on Earth in this fascinating exploration of the extremes!

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Book SynopsisLevel: KS2Subject: MathsTargeted practice for every topic taught at school!When it comes to getting the best results, practice really does bring progress! Matched to the National Curriculum, this Collins Maths Year 5 workbook is designed to target every Maths Year 5 topic in depth.Using a practice method based on research that is proven to work, this book can be used for home learning or to improve performance in school, as well as in tests and assessments. Questions for each topic are organised into three levels of increasing difficulty while progress tests throughout check children's understanding along the way. New online tests provide even more practice and can be taken again and again.Children can record their own results too, supporting awareness and boosting confidence. Answers are included to ensure every child can succeed in Year 5. We've got a Year 5 English Targeted Practice Workbook (9780008201678) available as well.

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Book SynopsisFollowing on from the huge success of Boys Donât Try? this essential new book answers nine key questions about how teachers and schools can best tackle boysâ academic underperformance. For decades schools have grappled with the most significant barriers to male academic success: a lack of motivation to succeed, poor attitudes to learning, lower literacy levels and a reluctance to read for pleasure or write at length. In this compelling book, Mark Roberts provides clear answers about how teachers can tackle âThe Boy Questionâ. Each chapter answers a frequently asked question about how best to teach boys, outlining the issue and demonstrating what can be done about it. Informed by a wealth of research and the authorâs personal experience of successfully teaching boys, this book offers an abundance of practical advice for the busy classroom teacher. It will shine a light on what makes boys tick and how we can design effective curriculums to ensure they can best acquire powerful knowledge. With practical advice and examples to help address anti-social attitudes and stem the cycle of boysâ underachievement, this is essential reading for all teachers and school leaders.Trade Review'It’s one thing to identify a problem, quite another to suggest some workable solutions. In The Boy Question Mark Roberts achieves the second with remarkable acuity. He provides compelling insights into why many boys are not achieving what they might, unpicks the research and provides really helpful suggestions for cracking some of the issues. This book is beautifully constructed; colleagues will find the research invaluable, particularly as it is translated into workable suggestions for the classroom. There are some hard hitting messages here, but Mark delivers them with such sensitivity and nuance that the proposals he suggests become utterly compelling.'Mary Myatt, Education Thinker and Writer'Boys Don't Try? proved a smash-hit with teachers because the authors tackled one of the biggest issues for teachers – the 'Boy Question' – with skill and a rich array of evidence. Mark Roberts returns to tackle the topic of boys in education with another terrific account of the struggles and successes of boys. With chapters from motivation to misbehaviour, to role models and writing, Roberts marshals’ key evidence, slims down complex debates, and shares eminently practical approaches for the classroom. If you are seeking ways to ensure boys do better in your school, this is definitely the book for you.'Alex Quigley, Author and National Content Manager at the Education Endowment Foundation'I loved this book. It is a grounded and balanced exploration of how we can work to support and challenge boys to aim high and fulfil their potential. It outlines some of the unhelpful assumptions and preconceptions which may hold us back from having ambitious aspirations for the boys in our classrooms, before going on to answer the question: "What can we do about it?"The book is very well-researched and thoroughly referenced. It is up to date, offering insights into navigating the current pandemic. Its broad scope is reflected in the examples it includes from a range of different subject areas. Mark is eminently reasonable in his expectations with respect to teacher workload, showing how focussing on what is most effective can often correlate to adopting practices which are less labour- and time-intensive than our previous practice.The Boy Question is strongly recommended for all those responsible for teaching, or raising, boys. It makes clear that considering the evidence, avoiding the pitfalls and following some of the suggested strategies will help the girls in our schools to succeed, too.'Jill Berry, Former Head, now Leadership Development Consultant and Education Commentator"Pick up this book, along with your favourite highlighters and a few hours of your time. It will be time well spent, and you will become teacher-rich as a result if you implement just some of what Roberts has shared."- Stephen Lockyer, Schools Week'It’s one thing to identify a problem, quite another to suggest some workable solutions. In The Boy Question Mark Roberts achieves the second with remarkable acuity. He provides compelling insights into why many boys are not achieving what they might, unpicks the research and provides really helpful suggestions for cracking some of the issues. This book is beautifully constructed; colleagues will find the research invaluable, particularly as it is translated into workable suggestions for the classroom. There are some hard hitting messages here, but Mark delivers them with such sensitivity and nuance that the proposals he suggests become utterly compelling.'Mary Myatt, Education Thinker and Writer'Boys Don't Try? proved a smash-hit with teachers because the authors tackled one of the biggest issues for teachers – the 'Boy Question' – with skill and a rich array of evidence. Mark Roberts returns to tackle the topic of boys in education with another terrific account of the struggles and successes of boys. With chapters from motivation to misbehaviour, to role models and writing, Roberts marshals’ key evidence, slims down complex debates, and shares eminently practical approaches for the classroom. If you are seeking ways to ensure boys do better in your school, this is definitely the book for you.'Alex Quigley, Author and National Content Manager at the Education Endowment Foundation'I loved this book. It is a grounded and balanced exploration of how we can work to support and challenge boys to aim high and fulfil their potential. It outlines some of the unhelpful assumptions and preconceptions which may hold us back from having ambitious aspirations for the boys in our classrooms, before going on to answer the question: "What can we do about it?"The book is very well-researched and thoroughly referenced. It is up to date, offering insights into navigating the current pandemic. Its broad scope is reflected in the examples it includes from a range of different subject areas. Mark is eminently reasonable in his expectations with respect to teacher workload, showing how focussing on what is most effective can often correlate to adopting practices which are less labour- and time-intensive than our previous practice.The Boy Question is strongly recommended for all those responsible for teaching, or raising, boys. It makes clear that considering the evidence, avoiding the pitfalls and following some of the suggested strategies will help the girls in our schools to succeed, too.'Jill Berry, Former Head, now Leadership Development Consultant and Education Commentator'This is a fascinating read. It’s very insightful into how teacher behaviour and pedagogy impact the motivation of students, especially boys. Roberts discusses role models, study skills, tips on effective feedback, and developing literacy in boys. At the end of each chapter, he has five steps to success: these are like mini summaries of the chapter and would be great to have on the wall of a classroom... A great book to have on the CPD shelf, you can dip in and out of or just read from cover to cover.'Tanya Henning, The School LibrarianTable of ContentsIntroduction Part A: Motivating boys to work hard 1. How can I motivate boys to succeed in my classroom? 2. How should I react to boys who misbehave in my classroom? 3.Do boys need male teachers as role models? Part B: Instilling high expectations in boys 4. How can I improve the study skills of the boys I teach? 5. How can I give boys effective feedback? 6. What do high levels of challenge for boys look like? Part C: Developing boys’ literacy 7. How can I improve boys’ academic writing? 8. What can I do to get boys reading? 9. How can I improve boys’ creative writing?

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Book SynopsisThe Brilliant Activities for Creative Writing series of books provides a flexible, but structured resource for developing writing skills, which both you and your pupils will enjoy. The activities address many of the Programmes of Study for writing composition in the 2014 National Curriculum for England for primary schools. The activities help children to develop writing skills for different genres, from narrative and poetry to recounts and persuasive writing. The sheets are self-explanatory and ready to use; the only additional resources needed are a pen or pencil and, sometimes, extra paper. Hint boxes provide extra support for the children in completing the task. Word processing on a computer would be a bonus. The teacher tip boxes provide useful ideas and suggestions for making the most of the activities.

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Book SynopsisThis very practical handbook looks at the hurdles and obstacles that stand in the way of a gifted person becoming a well-rounded, successful individual, whilst also discussing the opportunities and advantages of being bright, and ways to ensure bright sparks grow up to become well-adjusted adults. The authors unpick common misconceptions and fictions that swirl around about what it means to have a high intellect, and the perils of taking them at face value.  The book draws on the authors'' personal experiences and professional, evidenced findings to provide accurate, practical and meaningful advice for bright individuals, their parents and professionals on how the challenges of having a high IQ can be overcome. The education plans and practical solutions will be invaluable for educational psychologists and teachers.Table of ContentsContents: Chapter titles. What is means to have a high IQ Identifying a Gifted Child Advantages of Being Gifted Physical Challenges Emotional Challenges Social Challenges Sensory Sensitivities Adolescence The Four Rules for Success Parenting Bright Sparks Being Supportive Examining Education Support in School If it Ain't Broke

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Book SynopsisEdited by Donna Pendergast and Susanne Garvis, this new edition of Teaching Early Years provides a comprehensive overview of and introduction to educating children from birth to eight years. Structured around the key priorities for early childhood education and care â curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment â this book supports readers to develop and enhance their knowledge and understanding of the essential theory, scholarship, and practical applications. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the significant innovation and development across the sector, ensuring that coverage of content, the latest research, and references to curricula and professional standards are up to date and relevant to todayâs pre- and in-service educators. The new edition includes a greater focus on a number of areas compared to the first edition, including: Sustainability education Health and nutrition Innovative and aTable of ContentsPart 1: The context of early years learning 1. Early Years in Australia 2. The Early Years Learner Part 2: Curriculum practices for the early years 3. Literacy 4. Numeracy 5. Science 6. The Arts 7. Digital Technologies 8. Nutrition and movement behaviours in education and care settings 9. Early Childhood Education for Sustainability Part 3: Pedagogical practices for the early years 10. Popular Pedagogical Approaches: age-appropriate pedagogical approaches in the early years 11. Transitions 12. Partnerships 13. Diversity and differentiation 14. Gifted and talented young children Part 4: Assessment practices for the early years 15. Assessment Part 5: Imperatives for the early years 16. Leadership in the early years 17. Evidence-based practice and doing action research 18. Communities of practice

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Book SynopsisWhat comes before phonics?The teaching of phonics is strongly embedded in early literacy teaching in schools and early years settings. It has been shown to be an important part of becoming literate. There is, however, significant concern about the formalising of phonics teaching for very young children.So what should we be focusing on in the early years?What comes before this formal teaching?What do children need to know and experience to enable them to access phonics teaching with success?This book looks in detail at the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes that children need to enable them to come to phonics teaching ready to learn and with a good chance of success. It explores a range of aspects of young children's learning that lead into literacy, and includes practical advice on how to translate this into practice.The Third Edition has been updated throughout and includes new content on reading for pleasure and a new 'Thinking about practice' feature.

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Book SynopsisMany primary school teachers find science a difficult subject to teach. Not only do teachers need to develop their own knowledge of a complex subject, they also need to know how to bring this subject to life in the primary classroom.Science Fixis here to help!In this practical book, author Danny Nicholson:*Guides you through all areas of the primary science curriculum.*Outlines thesubject knowledge you need for each area, enabling you to teach with confidence.*Includes practical advice for teaching and guidance on how to plan and deliver sequences of engaging science lessons.*Outlines activities for teaching that promote scientific thinking and help children to work as scientists.*Identifies common misconceptions, allowing you to anticipate them in planning.*Asks what working scientifically is and, importantly, what it is not.

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