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Book SynopsisThe advantages of primary pupils developing and adopting a growth mindset (a phrase first coined by Carol Dweck) have been widely discussed in education establishments and many teachers are aware of its benefits. A practical implementation of growth mindset theories is to understand which learning behaviours are the most effective; resilience, self-motivation and determination are key learning behaviours that, when developed well in a child, will support a lifetime of learning. Primary children who are independent learners and who want to improve their own learning will naturally make better progress. But independent learning has to be modelled, encouraged and resources need to be put in place to promote it. Nikki Willis presents a tried-and-tested framework that is easily transferable on how to develop growth mindset in the primary classroom, while ensuring that independent learners are developed with healthy learning attitudes. Growth Mindset: A Practical Guide is an invaluablTrade ReviewEncouraging pupils to believe in their abilities can have a huge impact on learning and this book emphasises that, resulting in learners who want to achieve. * Parents in Touch *

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Book SynopsisChosen as one of the best homeschooling books to educate kids during lockdown by The Independent.The perfect guide for helping your child with phonics, containing over 40 fun, multi-sensory games and activities to bring phonics to life in the home environment. Phonics at Home helps parents get to grips with letters and sounds and complements any phonics scheme already used in primary schools. Whether you are home schooling or simply looking for fun activities to keep your child engaged in learning, this is the number one resource for teaching reading, writing and spelling at home.Kate Robinson uses her wealth of experience as a teacher and trainer to demystify phonics with clear explanations of related terminology and step-by-step instructions to help parents and children make the most of every activity. What's more, the easy-to-play games work with any phonics scheme it doesn't matter which scheme the school is using and use items found around the house.Aimed atTrade ReviewPhonics is what our children are learning at primary school – and this book helps parents to carry on the good work at home. There are a number of different phonics schemes, but this book works with any of them, so parents needn’t worry about inadvertently going off the curriculum. -- Chosen as one of the best homeschooling books to educate kids during lockdown * The Independent *

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Book SynopsisNo matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers.Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won''t fail to inspire and engage all learners.Questioning is key to effective teaching and learning, yet practical questioning strategies that are immediately useable in the classroom can be hard to come by. 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Questioning presents practical strategies, games and activities not only to help teachers improve their own questioning in the classroom, but also to allow pupils to develop an understanding of how they too can ask effective questions to develop their learning.Using philosophical approaches including ownership, authenticity, balance and Socratic principles,Trade ReviewPeter Worley offers us a supercharged insight into questioning strategies and mindsets. Teachers will appreciate this crisp distillation of his most influential and practical ideas. This book is a crash course in becoming a more deliberative and deft facilitator of enquiry. -- Michelle Sowey, Director, The Philosophy Club, AustraliaIf you were to merge the training of an academic philosopher with the passion of our most inspirational teachers, then you'd create Peter Worley. This, his latest creation, is quite simply a beauty of a book: one that will guide and inspire you, and lead to ever more engaging, thought-provoking experiences for your learners. -- James Nottingham, teacher, author, and creator of The Learning PitThe invention – for that is what it is – of the concept of open questioning mindset (OQM) is a remarkable contribution, not just to the pedagogy of philosophical inquiry with children but to good pedagogy in any context. In an unassuming, but extremely elegant, way, Peter Worley has matched the much more famous pedagogical contribution, ‘growth mindset’, of Carol Dweck. Indeed, it could be argued that a teacher who models and encourages OQM contributes more directly to a child’s intellectual growth than one who models and encourages growth mindset. At any rate, a child might be more likely to become a fully self-directed learner through developing an OQM of her own, than merely developing a growth mindset. For it could be through – and only through – the practice of OQM that one might develop the capacity, in the metaphor of Plutarch, to ‘light the fire of learning’ in and for oneself. -- Roger Sutcliffe, Founding Member of SAPEREI would like to become a really good questioner and develop a questioning classroom. So, how can I learn to ask just the right question? What strategies can I use? Look no further than Peter Worley's new book on Questioning. Based on a wealth of experience, this introduction to questions and questioning is a cornucopia of ideas for the busy primary teacher, with the bonus of teaching tips and further suggestions that you can return to time and again. My advice to primary school teachers: get hold of this book and have it at your fingertips as you plan your lessons and work with your class. -- Dr Philip Cam, Adjunct Associate Professor, University of New South Wales, and author of '20 Thinking Tools'A great book [...] Questioning forms a huge part of my teacher training across the UK. [There is] tons of stuff I'm going to use in here for my own research and my own teacher training. -- Ross Morrison McGill, @TeacherToolkitThis short text would be of value to any member of staff who is interested in developing a deeper understanding of the ways that questioning can activate children’s thinking and imagination. -- Mary Mountstephen * SEN Magazine *

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Book SynopsisFrom Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), the bestselling author of Vocabulary Ninja and Write Like a Ninja, comes an essential handbook of photocopiable resources to supercharge Year 1 pupils and transform them into little comprehension ninjas!Comprehension Ninja for Ages 5-6: Non-Fiction presents 24 high-quality non-fiction texts and photocopiable activities with strong links to the National Curriculum to help embed comprehension skills in Year 1. With accompanying question sets that challenge pupils to effectively skim, scan and retrieve information and improve their subject knowledge, this practical guide features theory and teaching approaches that can be applied to any curriculum area. As well as improving their comprehension skills, this book provides excellent SATs practice for every child and covers topics from good friends and firefighting to the seven continents of the world.If you''re searching for an exciting way to bring comprehension morTrade ReviewThe Comprehension Ninja books are probably the best comprehension resource I’ve found in my career. [...] The texts are really high quality and the range of text activities make them fab for a guided reading carousel. * Primary teacher *

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Book SynopsisFrom Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), the bestselling author of Vocabulary Ninja and Write Like a Ninja, comes an essential handbook of photocopiable resources to supercharge Year 2 pupils and transform them into little comprehension ninjas!Comprehension Ninja for Ages 6-7: Non-Fiction presents 24 high-quality non-fiction texts and photocopiable activities with strong links to the National Curriculum to help embed comprehension skills in the Year 2 classroom. With accompanying question sets that challenge pupils to effectively skim, scan and retrieve information and improve their subject knowledge, this practical guide features theory and teaching approaches that can be applied to any curriculum area. As well as improving their comprehension skills, Comprehension Ninja for Ages 6-7: Non-Fiction provides excellent SATs practice for every child and covers topics from Rosa Parks to the emergency services and toys.If you''re searchTrade ReviewThe Comprehension Ninja books are probably the best comprehension resource I’ve found in my career. [...] The texts are really high quality and the range of text activities make them fab for a guided reading carousel. * Primary teacher *

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Book SynopsisFrom Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), the bestselling author of Vocabulary Ninja and Write Like a Ninja, comes an essential handbook of photocopiable resources to supercharge Year 5 pupils and transform them into little comprehension ninjas!Comprehension Ninja for Ages 9-10: Non-Fiction presents 24 high-quality non-fiction texts and photocopiable activities with strong links to the National Curriculum to help embed comprehension skills in the Year 5 classroom. With accompanying question sets that challenge pupils to effectively skim, scan and retrieve information and improve their subject knowledge, this practical guide features theory and teaching approaches that can be applied to any curriculum area. As well as improving their comprehension skills, Comprehension Ninja for Ages 9-10: Non-Fiction provides excellent SATs practice for every child.If you''re searching for an exciting way to bring comprehension more firmly into youTrade ReviewThe Comprehension Ninja books are probably the best comprehension resource I’ve found in my career. [...] The texts are really high quality and the range of text activities make them fab for a guided reading carousel. * Primary teacher *

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Book SynopsisThe 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting.50 Fantastic Ideas for Getting Children Active is filled with simple and accessible ideas to make physical activity an enjoyable and meaningful part of daily life in the Early Years.Young children''s physical and mental development, health and wellbeing can be significantly improved by regular physical activity, from tummy time that informs crawling to walking, and sitting still that impacts on fluent handwriting. Dr Lala Manners uses her wealth of experience to present 50 ideas to engage with young children physically in a positive way and get them active, from Scrabble and Stand wTrade ReviewLots of concrete and fun activities. Very easy to do with minimum organization and no expensive equipment. -- Professor Jyrki Reunamo * Faculty of Education, University of Helsinki *

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Book SynopsisThis exciting collection of diverse assemblies for Key Stage 2 is perfect for any teacher or school leader looking for inspiration. Covering a range of different thought-provoking issues, each idea in this book has been successfully tried and tested in real assemblies. This flexible, dip-in resource includes a variety of assembly formats and full scripts for every assembly. Some are standalone assemblies that can be delivered with minimal preparation, some come with accompanying slideshows online and some are more detailed assemblies requiring additional resources. The topics are current and ideal for stimulating discussion, ranging from values-focused assemblies about justice, truth and courage to knowledge-based assemblies on subjects such as Black History Month and female scientists. The book uses a variety of poems, objects, folktales and real-life stories to stimulate and inspire children's thinking on topics from peace and perseverance to art and friendship. Written by an Trade ReviewA very useful, accessible and engaging resource. The themes are relevant and pertinent to the children's everyday lives. It's the first assembly book we choose when looking for ideas. * Mrs T Cripps, Deputy Head *

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Book SynopsisNo matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers.Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won''t fail to inspire and engage all learners.Awarded the Green Tick by the Association for Science Education 2021.100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Science is filled with exciting yet achievable ideas to engage pupils in all areas of the National Curriculum for science. With a whole host of ideas for activities, experiments, assessment and increasing parental engagement, this book will help primary teachers develop pupils'' knowledge and shape their attitudes towards learning science.Paul Tyler and Bryony Turford cover the key areas of biology, chemistry and physics, providing specific Trade ReviewMy mum has always taught me that it’s quality not quantity that counts! In #100ideas you get the best of both! A multitude of hand-picked resources from real classrooms wrapped in a rich understanding of why and how we teach primary science. -- Dr Lynne Bianchi * University of Manchester, @LynneBianchi *Every teacher of primary science will find something useful in this great book. The ideas all develop strong conceptual understanding through best practice in how children learn science. And every primary science child will love ‘doing’ the science. Brilliant! -- Jane Turner * Director of Primary Science Quality Mark *This is a very useful handbook of ideas and one that would be a very useful addition to any staff room. -- Paul Hopkins * Leader Primary Science PGCE, University of Hull *This book is an absolute joy to read and a must-have for all primary teachers who want to ignite science in their classroom! -- Primary Science Journal * The Association for Science Education *This pocket-sized book is a little like a teaching Tardis. There is a lot more inside than you would ever imagine! -- Green Tick Evaluation * The Association for Science Education *

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Book Synopsis_______________The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting.There''s no better way to get children moving, laughing and learning than with songs and dance, but sometimes it can feel like you''ve exhausted your rhyme repertoire or simply run out of musical steam. 50 Fantastic Ideas for Songs and Rhymes offers a mixture of traditional favourites, fresh alternatives to well-known rhymes, action songs, original rhythms and funny verse that will have everyone giggling. All activities include suggestions for actions and dances and tips for incorporating songs and rhymes into other areas of children''s learning.AdulTrade ReviewThis is a delightful book - full of ideas to stimulate and encourage musical interactions with children - lots of old favourites included - and interesting resources and materials to enhance music and movement experiences - the children I work with have enjoyed it enormously! -- Dr Lala MannersThe book offers a great mix of images showcasing the activities that can be undertaken in support of the songs and rhymes, including equipment needed. Along with supporting cognitive and movement skills, the songs and rhymes also support language development and other key early-year skills. -- @digicoled * UKEdChat *This book reminds you of all the songs that you thought you knew, but had actually forgotten and adds a wonderful learning opportunity for each one. It’s a must-have for the shelf in a classroom and a definite one for the book list for initial teacher training. -- Ally Tansley, AfPE

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Book Synopsis_______________An exciting reading comprehension resource from Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), the creator of the hugely popular Write Like a Ninja, Vocabulary Ninja and Comprehension Ninja: Non-Fiction series.This photocopiable resource contains 24 immersive and imaginative fiction and poetry texts from acclaimed writers including Joseph Coelho, Joshua Seigal and Emma Shevah, as well as original texts by Adam Bushnell and Andrew Jennings aligned to the National Curriculum. Each is accompanied by differentiated activities and answers to boost retrieval skills and help pupils become fully fledged Comprehension Ninjas!Ideal for KS1 SATs practice, the reading texts are high-quality and rich in vocabulary. They cover a wide variety of genres including fables, sci-fi, contemporary stories, adventure, traditional tales and poetry. If you''re searching for engaging resources to help pupils practise comprehension strategies and question types such Trade ReviewThese books provide high-quality, age-appropriate texts with great ideas to discuss vocabulary and understanding in context with younger children. They will be a great resource for any teacher! -- Jane Clapp * Teacher and Reading Lead, @MissC_1717 *Vocabulary Ninja strikes again by making comprehension fun, lively and easy to access. These books lend themselves wonderfully to the different learning needs in the classroom and can be used in a myriad of ways. -- Toria Bono * Classroom teacher and Primary Evidence Lead Educator, @Toriaclaire *Yet again, the Ninja delivers with this high-quality comprehension resource. Time-saving gold dust for providing classroom comprehension practice that is easily accessible and focused on curriculum domains. -- Alex Barton * Primary Reading Co-ordinator and author of 'Reading Recharged', MrB_Y3 *

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Book Synopsis''Time-saving gold dust for providing classroom comprehension practice.'' Alex Barton, Teacher and author of Reading Recharged, @MrB_Y3An exciting reading comprehension resource from Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), the creator of the hugely popular Write Like a Ninja, Vocabulary Ninja and Comprehension Ninja: Non-Fiction series.This photocopiable resource contains 24 immersive and imaginative fiction and poetry texts from acclaimed writers including Zanib Mian, Chitra Soundar and Brian Moses, as well as original texts by Adam Bushnell and Andrew Jennings aligned to the National Curriculum. Each is accompanied by differentiated activities and answers to boost retrieval skills and help pupils become fully fledged Comprehension Ninjas!Ideal for KS1 SATs practice, the reading texts are high-quality and rich in vocabulary. They cover a wide variety of genres including fables, sci-fi, contemporary stories, adventure, traditional talTrade ReviewThese books provide high-quality, age-appropriate texts with great ideas to discuss vocabulary and understanding in context with younger children. They will be a great resource for any teacher! -- Jane Clapp * Teacher and Reading Lead, @MissC_1717 *Vocabulary Ninja strikes again by making comprehension fun, lively and easy to access. These books lend themselves wonderfully to the different learning needs in the classroom and can be used in a myriad of ways. -- Toria Bono * Classroom teacher and Primary Evidence Lead Educator, @Toriaclaire *Yet again, the Ninja delivers with this high-quality comprehension resource. Time-saving gold dust for providing classroom comprehension practice that is easily accessible and focused on curriculum domains. -- Alex Barton * Primary Reading Co-ordinator, MrB_Y3 *This is a resource packed full of ideas, based on a variety of quality texts - a must for any classroom. -- Stephen O Connor, Primary School TeacherWhat an amazing resource, packed full of ideas! Covering ks1 & ks2. Texts are varied & diverse. Wide range of genres! -- Barbara Band, Charted LibrarianAnother fantastic series of books by Andrew, this time co-authored with Adam Bushnell to ensure even more literacy enrichment. * UKEdChat *The books are so well put together, providing strategies for teaching reading skills in an interesting and unique way. -- Rosie Watch, Expert Reviewer * Love Reading 4 Schools *

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Book Synopsis''An absolute must-have for any Year 3 teacher.'' Louise Rayner, English Specialist Leader of EducationAn exciting reading comprehension resource from Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), the creator of the hugely popular Write Like a Ninja, Vocabulary Ninja and Comprehension Ninja: Non-Fiction series.This photocopiable resource contains 24 immersive and imaginative fiction and poetry texts from acclaimed writers including Roald Dahl, Kevin Crossley-Holland, Patrice Lawrence and Pamela Butchart, as well as original texts by Adam Bushnell and Andrew Jennings aligned to the National Curriculum. Each is accompanied by differentiated activities and answers to boost retrieval skills and help pupils become fully fledged Comprehension Ninjas!Ideal for KS2 SATs practice, the reading texts are high-quality and rich in vocabulary. They cover a range of genres including historical fiction, sci-fi, contemporary stories, adventure, traditional tales aTrade ReviewI am blown away with the quality of these books. Comprehension is an important element of becoming a fluent reader, and I am extremely excited to use the Comprehension Ninja books with my class! -- Alfred Bache * Head of Primary English and KS2 class teacher, @mr_alfredb *The Comprehension Ninja strikes again! With clear, concise texts and activities bursting with opportunities to develop reading skills, this is an absolute must-have book for any Year 3 teacher. -- Louise Rayner * Year 3/4 teacher and English Specialist Leader of Education, @thegiddyteacher *

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Book Synopsis''A must have for any Year 4 teacher!'' Liberty Minoli, English Lead, @MissMinoliYear4An exciting reading comprehension resource from Andrew Jennings (@VocabularyNinja), the creator of the hugely popular Write Like a Ninja, Vocabulary Ninja and Comprehension Ninja: Non-Fiction series.This photocopiable resource contains 24 immersive and imaginative fiction and poetry texts from acclaimed writers including Jo Simmons, Karen Inglis and Brian Moses, as well as original texts by Adam Bushnell and Andrew Jennings aligned to the National Curriculum. Each is accompanied by differentiated activities and answers to boost retrieval skills and help pupils become fully fledged Comprehension Ninjas!Ideal for KS2 SATs practice, the reading texts are high-quality and rich in vocabulary. They cover a wide variety of genres including historical fiction, sci-fi, contemporary stories, adventure, traditional tales and poetry. If you''re searchTrade ReviewI am blown away with the quality of these books. Comprehension is an important element of becoming a fluent reader, and I am extremely excited to use the Comprehension Ninja books with my class! -- Alfred Bache * Head of Primary English and KS2 class teacher, @mr_alfredb *A brilliantly set out book, which guides children through each aspect of reading comprehension. It doesn't get any better than this! -- Louise Rayner * Year 3/4 Teacher and English Specialist Leader of Education, @thegiddyteacher *This book is a must have for any Year 4 teachers! High-quality, relevant texts, including a wide range of genres, with age-appropriate supporting questions that cover the key comprehension skills. -- Liberty Minoli * English Lead and Year 4 Teacher @MissMinoliYear4 *

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Book SynopsisNo matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you! The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers. Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners. Scott Evans, aka The Reader Teacher, shares 100 innovative and practical ideas to help teachers nurture confident, enthusiastic young readers with a lifelong passion for books. Combining clear, practical advice with tried-and-tested classroom activities and inspiration, 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Reading for Pleasure will give teachers the tools they need to create and sustain a positive reading culture. Based on the ‘Reading Roadmap’, the author’s unique five-point framework to revolutionise reading in schools, the ideas will help teachers promote reading for pleasure across the curriculum and create a reading spine of diverse texts to engage and excite children. Ideas range from classroom-based concepts like children selecting class books and creating reading scrapbooks to whole-school suggestions such as developing a ‘Senior Readership Team’ and hosting your own ‘Festival of Reading’. There are sections covering all aspects of reading life, including how to become reader teachers and leaders, engage families and work with writers and illustrators, this book offers everything a teacher needs to get every child excited about reading. Written by experts in their field, the 100 Ideas books offer practical ideas for busy teachers. They include step-by-step instructions, teaching tips and taking it further ideas. Follow the conversation on Twitter using #100Ideas.Trade ReviewAn abundant, wonderful, and essential treasure box, certain to stoke enthusiasm and a propulsive joy of reading through every inch of your school. -- Vashti Hardy * award-winning author of the Brightstorm series @vashti_hardy *If you want to create a reading school, this is the book for you. What a thorough collection of ideas to really make reading rock across the whole school. -- Heather Wright * Reading Rocks *Overflowing with inspirational ideas, this is a brilliant book to help teachers unlock the magic of reading for pleasure for all the children they teach. -- Christopher Edge * award-winning author of books including Escape Room @edgechristopher *Brilliant, insightful, practical & realistic, this is an essential toolkit for every school, from a teacher whose passion for reading places him at the beating heart of children’s literature. -- Emma Carroll * author of 'Letters from the Lighthouse' and 'Escape to the River Sea' @emmac2603 *There is no more important a principle than reading for pleasure and no-one more passionate or knowledgeable than Scott to help children on their way. A must for every primary classroom and teacher. -- Phil Earle * children's author *A must read for every teacher and educational leader. Packed full of practical and innovative ideas, this is a resource I will recommend to everyone and refer to frequently. -- Jenny Pearson * children's author and primary school teacher *All children should be given the opportunity to read for pleasure: this is an essential, accessible guide for every teacher from an expert in the field. -- Cressida Cowell * Children's Laureate, 2019-22 *An exceptional book. It is INSPIRING and comprehensive. It is stuffed with knowledge and ENTHUSIASM. And most of all it is – I think, for teachers – EMPOWERING. -- Tom Palmer * children's author *The ultimate book for anyone looking to raise the priority of reading in their classroom or school. Scott's ideas are innovative, easy to implement and impactful. -- Andy Taylor * Senior Lecturer in Primary Education at University of Worcester, @MrTs_NQTs *In this inspiring volume, The Reader Teacher, Mr Scott Evans, has gathered a cornucopia of wonderful ideas certain to get you, the young people you know and all of the people in your school and wider community excited about reading books, and talking about the stories they love best. It’s simply marvellous. -- M. G. Leonard * author *Enriching, illuminating and engaging. An expert guide to helping young people discover the magic of books and become readers for life. -- Eloise Williams * Inaugural Children's Laureate Wales *Full of fresh ideas, this is essential reading for any educator who wants to instill a lifelong love of reading. Every school should have a copy. -- Katya Balen * children's author *Scott Evans is a brilliant champion of children's books and reading for pleasure! -- SF Said * children's author *A must-have resource for EVERY classroom - this book is exceptional in its imagination, its passion and its purpose. All children deserve to read for pleasure - this book is the key to making that happen. -- Hannah Gold * award-winning author *Scott Evans gives a very comprehensive and user friendly approach to the idea of ‘Reading for Pleasure’ in the form of an essential guide. Whilst many of the innovative ideas centre around school life, it is easy to see how these could be adapted in your own home as a parent... Highly recommend! -- Bex * English teacher and blogger @teachermumreadsbooks @mummyisreading *This is the essential read for anyone involved in a primary school looking at fostering reading for pleasure. Packed full of practical ideas – including creating a reading spine of diverse texts to hosting your own Book Awards – this will definitely lead to a positive reading culture in schools. -- Tom * Assistant Headteacher, blogger and co-host of #EduPubChat Check 'Em Out Books blog *This is a goldmine of practical strategies and clearly explained, rational tips for developing reading provision. This is a book for ... anyone who wants to play a part in building a community of readers. -- Kate Heap * teacher, author of the Developing Reading Comprehension Skills series and blogger at Scope for Imagination *Scott brilliantly distils everything you should, could and may implement for reading for pleasure into manageable bite size chunks, which can easily be digested, dipped into and shared for CPD to inspire and inform without overloading. Scott has taken all the myriad approaches for fostering a love of reading and fashioned it into a zesty, green slice of a book - like a slimline tonic. It's awesome! -- Chris Soul * children's author, book reviewer and teacher www.chrissoul.co.uk *It takes a single step to start a journey and I wholeheartedly think that this is an indispensable resource to help schools begin or continue their reading journey: a journey that really is life-changing for children. -- Mary Rees * teacher, Reading Lead and children’s book blogger at bookcraic.blog *The genius of many of these ideas is that they are simple and with little or no cost in terms of money or time – an all-important consideration in these times of squeezed budgets and over-burdened staff. -- Jacqui Sydney * teacher and blogger at WorldsSmallestLibrary.wordpress.com *This is a book that needs to be in every primary school. I guarantee it will be well used and will help to change lives. * K and O: Bonkers About Books blog *The pure joy of Scott’s book is that he has gathered together many tried and tested ideas which can easily be slotted into daily practice and culture in classrooms, whole schools and the wider community to create a constant, non-gimmicky buzz about books and reading. * Through the Bookshelf blog *What a little pocket rocket this is! As a school librarian this book is perfect for me to read and gain ideas that I may not be covering in my library but need to take on board to help promote reading for pleasure further. -- Emma Suffield * Little Blog of Library Treasures @LibraryTreasures85 *Some of my favourite ideas are reader recommendations (which are incredibly powerful coming from teacher to pupil) and first chapter Friday – the latter of which I plan to integrate next term for sure! * Vicky's Never Ending TBR Blog *Practical strategies, activities and ideas that are easy to implement with teaching tips, suggestions for taking it further and bonus ideas... Although aimed at primary teachers, most of the suggestions are easy to adapt for older students and whilst many school librarians will already be carrying out a lot of these recommendations, the range will ensure most find something new to put into place. * Barbara Band, School Library Consultant *

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Book SynopsisLet's Talk Relationships offers a multitude of creative ways to get young people aged 13-19 talking about positive relationships, helping them to stay safe, healthy and happy. Ideal for groups or one-to-one work, this resource features over 90 tried and tested activities.Focusing on peer friendships, personal relationships and family dynamics, issues covered include peer pressure, relationship bullying, decision-making, managing conflict at home and family values. Activities come complete with photocopiable worksheets and include ideas for storyboard work, games, role-play and quizzes, as well as suggestions for creative projects including drama, music and art activities. They are designed to build assertiveness skills, encourage young people to make positive choices and help them to talk about their feelings. This second edition is fully updated and contains over ten new activities in each of the five sections.This is an invaluable resource for all those working with young people, including youth workers, teachers and voluntary sector youth leaders, helping them to make sessions valuable, educational and enjoyable.Trade ReviewI feel sure anyone working with young people would find this a beneficial and easily accessible resource. For those working with difficult youngsters who would not fit into a group and for parents who are finding communication difficult with their teenager(s), there are many varied ideas from which they, too, could choose. -- Counselling Children and Young PeopleI bought Let's Talk Relationships to use with young people in Brazil who had moved from favelas in central Rio to a rural setting on the outskirts of the city. I am extremely glad I made the purchase! This book helped me throughout my time working with young people in Brazil, especially when I was asked to design a sex and relationships course. The great variety of activities, clear layout and detailed yet straightforward guidance was invaluable. The majority of activities worked really well in a cross-cultural environment. There really is something for everyone in this book! -- Sophia Davies, Youth Worker, Youth ConnexionsTable of ContentsIntroduction. The group. 1. Getting to know each other. 2. Friendships and peer groups. 3. Living at home. 4. Love, sex and all that. 5. Evaluation and endings. Acknowledgements.

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Book Synopsis_______________The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting.The tuff tray is a staple resource that is often abandoned or underused in early years settings. However, when used effectively, a tuff tray can enhance a child''s learning through its versatile usage, such as messy play or as enhancements to support themes and ideas that are being explored. A simple tuff tray provocation can offer many learning opportunities to help a child progress and develop, as its sensory play approach promotes open-ended investigations and problem solving. 50 Fantastic Ideas for Tuff Trays is packed full of exciting activities

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Book SynopsisImprove your grammar with Collins Grammar for IELTS and get the score you need.IELTS is the world's leading test of English for higher education and migration and is recognised by 6000 institutions in over 135 countries. Collins Grammar for IELTS is a self-study book for learners of English who plan to take the Academic module of the IELTS test. This book is an ideal tool for learners studying at CEF level B1 or above or with a band score 55.5 who are aiming for a band score of 6 or higher.Twenty 4-page units present key areas of grammar with practice exercises similar to the ones in the IELTS test.Practical exam strategies and tips help you improve your IELTS score.Practice exam sections at the end of each unit allow you to familiarise yourself with the test questions.Free downloadable audio contains texts for Listening practice as well as model answers showing you how to use certain grammatical structures in the IELTS Speaking test.Also available in the Collins English for Exams' ser

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Book SynopsisWritten by an expert author team with over 50 years' combined classroom experience, Busy Ant Maths is a flexible, whole-school mathematics programme that ensures conceptual understanding and mathematical fluency from the start.Collins Busy Ant Maths Activity Book 2B is packed with exciting activities to help build and develop the skills needed to be successful in Maths. Each page features lots of hands-on, highly visual activities and representations with a low level of text to give pupils confidence in learning maths.Activity Book 2B contains: fun activities to consolidate the objectives covered in the daily maths lesson objectives at the top of each page so the child is in control of their own learning space to record answers, providing structure to each exercise simple text. engaging, colourful graphics.Used in conjunction with the Teacher''s Guide, Textbook, Progress Guide and Homework Guide, the Busy Ant Maths Activity Book 2B is the best way to ensure that pupils achieve all the Trade ReviewI received some sample Busy Ant materials and was very impressed, yet again the resources were of high quality and supports children’s understanding in an engaging way. The resources matched the national curriculum really well and have clear progression across units of work. The lessons have opportunities to be differentiated in 5 ways and the units are flexible and give teachers the opportunities to be creative. I am extremely impressed with the online planning tool and am really looking forward to implementing this scheme of work across years 3 and 4 and then into years 1 and 5 next year.Charlotte AngeliSenior Leader Chigwell Primary This is a scheme of work that makes sense, gives pupils a consistently structured yet fun approach and will enable teachers to deliver an exciting and inspiring new curriculum from September 2014.Teach Primary magazine

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Book SynopsisHundreds of exercises to get you to the next levelCollins Work on your Grammar Upper Intermediate (B2) is a new practice book that covers the key grammar points needed by learners of English at Upper Intermediate level (CEF level B2).This book is an essential resource for learners who want to improve their English grammar. Each of the 30 units presents a different area of grammar using clear language and examples. This is followed by practice exercises to ensure the learner will remember and be able to use what they have learnt with confidence in their written and spoken English.The grammar covered in Collins Work on your Grammar Upper Intermediate (B2) has been carefully selected based on Collins Corpus research and the experience of our language experts. As a result, this book provides plenty of useful practice with authentic, up-to-date examples of language usage in context. A carefully structured layout makes sure the language is always clear and the book is easy to navigate. ColTrade Review.

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Book SynopsisCollins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 5 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 5 is equivalent to CEF level B2+ with a word count of 22,000 30,000 words.Each book includes: Full reading of the adapted version available for free online Helpful notes on characters Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot A glossary of the more difficult words Free online resources for students and teachers atwww.collinselt.com/readersThe plot:Late one night, two teachers investigate a mysterious light in the school Sports Pavilion. Among the tennis racquets and lacrosse sticks, they find the body of the u

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Book SynopsisThe 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the skills children will learn. Creative, simple, and highly effective, this series is a must-have for every Early Years setting.Circle time stimulates learning in all areas of development from the improvement of social skills and positive relationships to encouraging children to listen to each other within a caring and respectful environment. Judith Harries brings together creative ideas for circle time where learning can be shared and music and drama can be enjoyed.The book includes circle time activities and games that cover all of the Early Learning Goals through the sharing of thoughts, feelings and experiences. It can also be used across the curriculum, including helping children with literacy and mathematics thr

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Book SynopsisInspire and engage your students with this Lower Secondary Science course from Collins offering comprehensive coverage of the new curriculum framework including suggested practical investigations and Thinking and Working Scientifically skills.Develop your students' scientific skills with a strong emphasis on Thinking and Working Scientifically integrated throughout the course and plenty of opportunities for practical activities and analysisAllow students to take ownership of their learning with self-assessment questions and progress checklists throughoutSupport students in their language needs with all key words clearly defined on the relevant page in the student bookCheck understanding, consolidate learning and prepare for assessment with end of chapter and end of stage reviewsChallenge and stretch your students with differentiated questions for each topicGet students engaged with our feature boxes looking at the history, development, application and impact of science around the world

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Book SynopsisHelp your child make progress with this essential practice and revisiontitle covering key knowledge and skills from the whole schoolyear. Recap all the essential content, then check your skillswith practice questions and activities.

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Book SynopsisCollins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These carefully adapted versions are shorter with the language targeted at upper-intermediate learners (CEF level B2).Each reader includes:A reading of the adapted story with audioHelpful notes on charactersCultural and historical notes relevant to the plotA glossary of the more difficult wordsAfter Richard Abernethie's funeral, his will is read out to his family. His sister, Cora, shocks everyone by saying He was murdered, wasn't he?'When Cora is murdered in her bed the very next day, herextraordinary remark suddenly seems very important.Every member of the Abernethie family has something to gainfrom both murders. Hercule Poirot arrives to solve the mystery.Trade Review‘As a teacher using the Amazing People ELT Readers in an Extensive Reading Project, I’m as happy as my students are: motivating topics/real people, interesting facts and a great alternative to Graded Reader fiction. Having said that, the same class is also reading books from the Agatha Christie series, and enjoying them very much. Their Reading Diaries are full of questions, speculation about who-dunnit and comments about “unputdownability”. The buzz in the classroom when we’re swopping books is tangible.’Hania Bociek, Zürich, Switzerland

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Book SynopsisA lower-level exam practice book designed to improve the level of students who plan to take the IELTS test in the future.Collins Get Ready for IELTS Reading is the perfect book for lower level learners who want to develop the necessary skills to perform effectively on the IELTS Reading test.Perfect for self-study, the series follows a guided-learning approach that gives students access to a full answer key with model answers. Developed by experienced IELTS tutors, the series takes into account the specific language needs of learners at this level.Twelve units of carefully graded material for lower level students, all supported with clear examplesKey IELTS grammar and vocabulary for the IELTS Reading test provided in each unitRegular exam tips and information in each unitWatch out!' sections that highlight common errors made by learners in the IELTS Reading testFour review units to check and consolidate understanding of key language and skills for the IELTS Reading testComplete IELTS ReTrade Review‘I would definitely recommend this book as a confidence-booster and a chance to gain a wider knowledge of the vocabulary and synonyms needed for the IELTS examination. It is a lifeline for both teachers and students.‘ Catherine Musson, Twin English Centre, Bournemouth Review of Collins Reading for IELTS (2011) ‘Reading for IELTS contains twelve units and covers the type of questions included in the exam. The choice of topic area is particularly relevant for those doing the Academic Module: cultural differences and education, for example.’ EL Gazette, July 2011 Review of Collins Listening for IELTS (2011) This book will help you to recognize and understand differences in pronunciation and vocabulary. It includes a CD covering a number of business topics, spoken by both native and non-native speakers of English. Business Spotlight, October 2011

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Book SynopsisTo understand all the documents you come across at work you need to practise reading different kinds of text.This brand new self-study book is the ideal way for business people to refine their reading skills in English. It provides practice reading the kinds of texts that business people come into contact with at work every day, using authentic examples from real business situations. It is aimed particularly at executives who communicate in English frequently or work in foreign or multinational companies.The twenty 4-page units focus on a wide variety of texts, which are useful as a quick-reference guide or for more in depth study and practice:Section 1: EmailsSection 2: Business documents such as agendas, CVs, job descriptions and annual reportsSection 3: Marketing and advertising, including company websites, brochures and social media such as TwitterSection 4: Business media, for example reading newspaper reports, financial news and business blogsEach unit contains practice activitieTrade Review‘Finally, modern, well-written and practical Business English texts that are perfect for reference and/or classroom use.’ Peter A. Lewis-Watts, Certified ESL Instructor, Barrie, Ontario, Canada.

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Book SynopsisThe Busy Ant Maths programme ensures confidence from the start for teachers and pupils, embedding best practice across the school.Using the planning together with this guide offers you a complete solution for planning and delivering inspiring maths lessons, helping promote learning and raising attainment for all children.The Busy Ant Maths programme ensures confidence from the start for teachers and pupils, embedding best practice across the school.A complete solution for planning and delivering inspiring maths lessons, helping promote learning and raising attainment for all children.Written by an expert author team with over 50 years' combined classroom experience, Busy Ant Maths is a flexible, whole-school mathematics programme that ensures conceptual understanding and mathematical fluency from the start.Trade ReviewI received some sample Busy Ant materials and was very impressed, yet again the resources were of high quality and supports children’s understanding in an engaging way. The resources matched the national curriculum really well and have clear progression across units of work. The lessons have opportunities to be differentiated in 5 ways and the units are flexible and give teachers the opportunities to be creative. I am extremely impressed with the online planning tool and am really looking forward to implementing this scheme of work across years 3 and 4 and then into years 1 and 5 next year.Charlotte AngeliSenior Leader Chigwell Primary This is a scheme of work that makes sense, gives pupils a consistently structured yet fun approach and will enable teachers to deliver an exciting and inspiring new curriculum from September 2014.Teach Primary magazine

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Book SynopsisTreasure House Spelling Pupil Books are aimed at ages 5-11, offering complete coverage of the demanding 2014 National Curriculum, and ideal practice of the all the spelling rules in the Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling test.

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Book SynopsisTreasure House Composition Pupil Books are aimed at ages 5-11. They include both classic and contemporary fiction and non-fiction, which stimulate children to think, talk and write for a range of purposes.This Treasure House pupil book: covers all the composition skills in the 2014 National Curriculum includes a wide variety of fiction and non-fiction extracts accompanies each extract with carefully structured questions, building up to a short piece of writing lays the foundations for pupils to become assured, proficient writers.This pupil book can be used with Treasure House Teacher's Guide 1, Anthology 1 and activities on the Collins Hub for an integrated approach to teaching English.

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Book SynopsisThe Busy Ant Maths Activity Book 1B is packed with exciting activities to help build and develop the skills needed to be successful in Maths. Each page features lots of hands-on, highly visual activities with a low level of text to give pupils confidence in learning maths.The Busy Ant Maths Pupil Book 1B is packed with exciting activities to help build and develop the skills needed to be successful in Maths. Each page features lots of hands-on, highly visual activities with a low level of text to give pupils confidence in learning maths.Used in conjunction with the Teacher''s Guide, Progress Guide and Homework Guide, this book is the best way to ensure that pupils achieve all the learning objectives of the new Primary Maths National Curriculum.Trade ReviewI received some sample Busy Ant materials and was very impressed, yet again the resources were of high quality and supports children’s understanding in an engaging way. The resources matched the national curriculum really well and have clear progression across units of work. The lessons have opportunities to be differentiated in 5 ways and the units are flexible and give teachers the opportunities to be creative. I am extremely impressed with the online planning tool and am really looking forward to implementing this scheme of work across years 3 and 4 and then into years 1 and 5 next year.Charlotte AngeliSenior Leader Chigwell Primary This is a scheme of work that makes sense, gives pupils a consistently structured yet fun approach and will enable teachers to deliver an exciting and inspiring new curriculum from September 2014.Teach Primary magazine

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Book SynopsisThis photocopiable End-of-year test containing two papers will support teachers in making a decision as to whether or not an individual child has achieved mastery of the programme of study for Year 2.Contains an arithmetic paper and a reasoning paper based on the end of year expectations for Year 2Teacher guidance includes instructions for administering papers, detailed marking guidance, and marking schemes for each paperGuidance on assigning a national standard is provided for schools that wish to compare their pupils' test results with national standards.

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Book SynopsisThe Shanghai Maths Project is based on the maths programme delivered in Shanghai. This authentic resource will provide complete coverage of the curriculum for years 1-11 plus varied practice of key concepts and summative assessments for each year.This second edition of The Shanghai Maths Project is an authentic Shanghai resource adapted for the English curriculum. 2 workbooks per year Units of practice linked to the teaching in the Teacher's Guides End of unit tests, end of year test Learner books support pupils with key maths facts and vocabulary Full coverage of UK curriculum objectives

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Book SynopsisExam Board: SQALevel: N3/4Subject: MathsThe National 3/4 Maths Lifeskills Student Book provides teachers and students with comprehensive guidance for the entire CfE course. Student Books give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer a blend of sound teaching and learning with assessment guidance. Full coverage of National 3/4 course specifications with list of learning intentions Attractive layout with clear text features Key questions highlight crucial concepts and techniques that need to be grasped by students in order to progress to the next learning intention

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel & Subject: GCSE 9-1 English Language, GCSE 9-1 English LiteratureFirst teaching: September 2015Next exams: June 2023Develop your students' skills in English Literature and English Language as you study A Christmas Carol.This Student Book offers English Literature lessons to help your classes explore the set text in depth. In parallel, English Language lessons give students the opportunity to respond to fiction and non-fiction extracts that will deepen their understanding of the novel's themes and contexts.This practical resource is designed for in-class study, as well as exam preparation. Give students a supportive route through the set text, with pre-reading, close reading and whole-text review chapters to help them understand the plot, characters, themes and contexts and to analyse the writer's methods. Build writing stamina with the longer, passage-based tasks at the end of each chapter. Support all learners with clear plot summaries and a Who's who' guide to thTrade ReviewAs an NQT The Student Guide to A Christmas Carol was an absolute lifesaver. It has everything you could possibly want, and more! I love that Language lessons were included alongside Literature lessons. This meant that I could plan lessons based on skills rather than content and students could see the similarities in what was required of them from both papers, rather than approaching them as two unrelated subjects. The sample answers at the back of the book were particularly useful for modelling high level analysis. There's an overview of each character and a summary of each chapter which are infinitely useful and key information is beautifully and clearly displayed. I found it so useful I now have two for other texts! Sonya Picott, NQT at Harris Academy Beckenham

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Book SynopsisCollins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 5 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 5 is equivalent to CEF level B2+ with a word count of 22,000 30,000 words.Each book includes: Full reading of the adapted version available for free online Helpful notes on characters Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot A glossary of the more difficult words Free online resources for students and teachers atwww.collinselt.com/readersThe plot:The Leonides family live together in a large and crooked house in a wealthy London suburb. When the elderly millionaire Aristide Leonides is murdered with a fatal in

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Book SynopsisCollins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 5 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 5 is equivalent to CEF level B2+ with a word count of 22,000 30,000 words.Each book includes: Full reading of the adapted version available for free online Helpful notes on characters Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot A glossary of the more difficult words Free online resources for students and teachers atwww.collinselt.com/readersThe plot:There is a dangerous atmosphere at Stoneygates, a centre for young criminals. When Miss Marple visits her friend there, she can sense the danger, too. One evening du

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Book SynopsisCollins brings the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, to English language learners.Agatha Christie is the most widely published author of all time and in any language. Now Collins has adapted her famous detective novels for English language learners. These readers have been carefully adapted using the Collins COBUILD grading scheme to ensure that the language is at the correct level for an intermediate learner. This book is Level 5 in the Collins ELT Readers series. Level 5 is equivalent to CEF level B2+ with a word count of 22,000 30,000 words.Each book includes: Full reading of the adapted version available for free online Helpful notes on characters Cultural and historical notes relevant to the plot A glossary of the more difficult words Free online resources for students and teachers atwww.collinselt.com/readersThe plot:Famous scientists from around the world are disappearing and nobody knows why. The one woman who can help uncover the truth is dying after a plane crash. How can the

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Book SynopsisExam Board: SQALevel: N4/5Subject: HistoryThe National 4 & 5 History Course Notes provide comprehensive and authoritative guidance for the entire CfE course. Course Notes give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer an appropriate blend of sound teaching and learning with exam and assessment guidance.Progress and attainment for all A complete course text with seven of the most popular topics covered in depth (Migration and Empire; The Era of the Great War; The Atlantic Slave Trade; Changing Britain; Red Flag: Lenin and the Russian Revolution; Hitler and Nazi Germany and Free at Last? Civil Rights in the USA) Activities' will get students thinking about what they have learned and help them to develop the skills needed for the assessment Activities' are mapped and indexed by Outcome so you can see at a glance which criteria each activity fulfilsActive learning Make the link' features encourage broader thinking between and across subjects Hints' give

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Book SynopsisMy Life PSHE for healthier, happier children.My Life is a complete PSHE course for children age 511. It provides schools with a PSHE Scheme of Work for Years 16, with structured progression so children build up their understanding of health, relationships, safety and social issues in age-appropriate steps. Personal development of important qualities such as resilience, responsibility and wellbeing is also embedded. Teachers can be confident delivering this essential subject using the My Life lesson plans, PowerPoints, discussion guides, resource sheets and assessment. All materials are editable so they can be used flexibly.The Peer Mediation handbook provides a comprehensive guide to establishing and maintaining a peer mediation scheme in schools, with support for training Key Stage 1, Lower Key Stage 2 and Upper Key Stage 2 students. The handbook offers guidance on running training sessions, plus support for safeguarding and practical help and strategies.A comprehensive course, My Li

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Book SynopsisCollins Cambridge IGCSE Maths Teacher's Guide Fourth Edition provides full support and guidance for teaching the revised Cambridge IGCSE and IGCSE (9-1) Mathematics syllabuses (0580/0980), for examination from 2025.Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International EducationFor examination from: 2025Start teaching straight away with detailed three-part lesson plans that include clear syllabus references, common mistakes and remediation, and useful tips for a fresh approach.Raise standards with extra practice sheets with consolidation questions to support students and extended questions to stretch students.Provide ready-made homework for every lesson with printable and editable homework worksheets.Personalise your course with all files available in Word and PDF format to download to ensure a perfect fit for your school.Check and mark students' work with the answers for the Student's Book exercises and practice questions; homework sheets; consolidation and extension questions.Download addit

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Book SynopsisWritten by an expert author team with over 50 years' combined classroom experience, Busy Ant Maths is a flexible, whole-school mathematics programme that ensures conceptual understanding and mathematical fluency from the start.The Busy Ant Maths programme ensures confidence from the start for teachers and pupils, embedding best practice across the school.Using the digital content together with this guide offers you a complete solution for planning and delivering inspiring maths lessons, helping promote learning and raising attainment for all children. The 2nd edition incorporates the ready-to-progress criteria, built into Unit Overviews and Lesson Plans, to highlight the most important knowledge and understanding in the national curriculum.Trade ReviewI received some sample Busy Ant materials and was very impressed, yet again the resources were of high quality and supports children’s understanding in an engaging way. The resources matched the national curriculum really well and have clear progression across units of work. The lessons have opportunities to be differentiated in 5 ways and the units are flexible and give teachers the opportunities to be creative. I am extremely impressed with the online planning tool and am really looking forward to implementing this scheme of work across years 3 and 4 and then into years 1 and 5 next year.Charlotte AngeliSenior Leader Chigwell Primary This is a scheme of work that makes sense, gives pupils a consistently structured yet fun approach and will enable teachers to deliver an exciting and inspiring new curriculum from September 2014.Teach Primary magazine

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Book SynopsisWritten by an expert author team with over 50 years' combined classroom experience, Busy Ant Maths is a flexible, whole-school mathematics programme that ensures conceptual understanding and mathematical fluency from the start.The Busy Ant Maths programme ensures confidence from the start for teachers and pupils, embedding best practice across the school.Using the digital content together with this guide offers you a complete solution for planning and delivering inspiring maths lessons, helping promote learning and raising attainment for all children. The 2nd edition incorporates the ready-to-progress criteria, built into Unit Overviews and Lesson Plans, to highlight the most important knowledge and understanding in the national curriculum.Trade ReviewI received some sample Busy Ant materials and was very impressed, yet again the resources were of high quality and supports children’s understanding in an engaging way. The resources matched the national curriculum really well and have clear progression across units of work. The lessons have opportunities to be differentiated in 5 ways and the units are flexible and give teachers the opportunities to be creative. I am extremely impressed with the online planning tool and am really looking forward to implementing this scheme of work across years 3 and 4 and then into years 1 and 5 next year.Charlotte AngeliSenior Leader Chigwell Primary This is a scheme of work that makes sense, gives pupils a consistently structured yet fun approach and will enable teachers to deliver an exciting and inspiring new curriculum from September 2014.Teach Primary magazine

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Book SynopsisWritten by an expert author team with over 50 years' combined classroom experience, Busy Ant Maths is a flexible, whole-school mathematics programme that ensures conceptual understanding and mathematical fluency from the start.The Busy Ant Maths programme ensures confidence from the start for teachers and pupils, embedding best practice across the school.Using the digital content together with this guide offers you a complete solution for planning and delivering inspiring maths lessons, helping promote learning and raising attainment for all children. The 2nd edition incorporates the ready-to-progress criteria, built into Unit Overviews and Lesson Plans, to highlight the most important knowledge and understanding in the national curriculum.Trade ReviewI received some sample Busy Ant materials and was very impressed, yet again the resources were of high quality and supports children’s understanding in an engaging way. The resources matched the national curriculum really well and have clear progression across units of work. The lessons have opportunities to be differentiated in 5 ways and the units are flexible and give teachers the opportunities to be creative. I am extremely impressed with the online planning tool and am really looking forward to implementing this scheme of work across years 3 and 4 and then into years 1 and 5 next year.Charlotte AngeliSenior Leader Chigwell Primary This is a scheme of work that makes sense, gives pupils a consistently structured yet fun approach and will enable teachers to deliver an exciting and inspiring new curriculum from September 2014.Teach Primary magazine

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