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The Christmas Pig – Activity Sheets

Topic: Art, English

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Christmas Pig

Book Creator: Jim Field, J.K. Rowling

A heartwarming, page-turning adventure about one child’s love for his most treasured thing, and how far he will go to find it. Download our free set of activity sheets for lots of festive fun in the run-up to Christmas! You can also download cut-out display materials here.

Themes: Christmas | Love | Hope | Friendship

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A Sky Over Rebecca – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, History, Modern Classic, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Sky Over Rebecca

Book Creator: Matthew Fox

When mysterious footprints appear in the Stockholm snow, ten-year-old Kara must discover where they’ve come from – and who they belong to.

Themes: Empathy | Grief | Refugees | World War 2

 

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Earthshot Prize: A Handbook for Dreamers and Thinkers: Solutions to Repair our Planet – Teaching Resources

Topic: Climate change

Age Range: 7-11

Book Creator: Colin Butfield, Jonnie Hughes

An empowering and practical handbook for young changemakers who want to save the planet, published in collaboration with the prestigious Earthshot Prize featuring an introduction from HRH Prince William and contributions from environmental activists including Sir David Attenborough.

These activities focus on small actions that Key Stage 2 students can take to look after the environment

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My Period – Teaching Resources

Topic: Empathy, Growing up, Life changes, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: My Period

Book Creator: Milli Hill

My Period is the one-stop first period book from bestselling author Milli Hill – covering everything kids need to know, from what to expect and what period products to use, to learning how to track their cycles and feel proud of their amazing bodies.

Themes: Puberty | Body Positivity | PSHE

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Spark – Teaching Resources

Topic: Climate change, English, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Spark

Book Creator: Mitch Johnson

When the water in Last Village dries up and its residents disappear, only Ash is left behind.

He sets off on a dangerous journey, searching for answers, hoping to find a rumoured land to the north where life still thrives. But not all rumours can be trusted … The truth lying in wait for Ash will change his world for ever.

This activity pack contains three extracts from Spark with accompanying activities. The activities explore what climate change is, what causes it and what effects it has on our world.

Themes: Environment | Climate Change | English

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The Worst Day Ever – Teaching Resources

Topic: Art, English, Geography

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Worst Day Ever!

Book Creator: James Bishop

The Worst Day Ever is a hilarious space adventure from the author of Iguana Boy.  When it starts with an alien invasion, a planet in danger AND a stubbed toe, you know it’s going to be the Worst Day Ever!

Themes: Reading comprehension and inference | Writing | Art, Design and Technology | Geography

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The History of African and Caribbean Communities in Britain – Teaching Resources

Topic: History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The History Of The African & Caribbean Communities In Britain

Book Creator: Hakim Adi

Newly updated, The History of African and Caribbean Communities in Britain explores why people came to Britain, the problems they faced and the contributions these communities have made to British society. Brought to life with case studies and rarely published photographs, this is an opportunity to get up close to the experiences and vital impact African and Caribbean people have had in Britain.

Find out more about The History of African and Caribbean Communities in Britain in this video from author Professor Hakim Adi.

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African Migrations – Discussion Questions

Topic: History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: African Migrations

Book Creator: Hakim Adi

Newly updated, African Migrations explores the history of migration from Africa, from the forced migrations of slavery and the experiences of life in the Americas to the political and economic migrations of more recent times. Experiences are brought to life with case studies of children from the 20th and 21st centuries.

Find out more about African Migrations in this video from author Professor Hakim Adi

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Kiki Kallira – Teaching Resources

Topic: Art, English, Geography, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom

Book Creator: Sangu Mandanna

Kiki Kallira is more of a worrier than a warrior. But today she’ll have to be a hero … A magical celebration of creativity and its powers.

Themes: Literacy | PSHE | Art | Geography | RE

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A Climate in Chaos – Activity Sheets

Topic: Climate change, Non-Fiction

Age Range: 3-6, 7-11

Related Book: Eco Explorers: A Climate in Chaos: and how you can help

Book Creator: Neal Layton

A Climate in Chaos is a timely guide for kids about how they can help protect our planet, including suggestions, big and small, to inspire them to get involved. Download these activity sheets to use with your students

Themes: Climate Change | Taking action

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A Climate in Chaos – Teaching Notes

Topic: Climate change, Non-Fiction

Age Range: 3-6, 7-11

Related Book: Eco Explorers: A Climate in Chaos: and how you can help

Book Creator: Neal Layton

A Climate in Chaos is a timely guide for kids about how they can help protect our planet, including suggestions, big and small, to inspire them to get involved.

Themes: Climate Change | Greenhouse gases | The impact of climate change | Carbon footprints | Taking action | The environment

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The Strangeworlds Travel Agency – Poster

Topic: Climate change, English, Geography

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Strangeworlds Travel Agency

Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski

Pack your suitcase for a magical adventure! A magical adventure for 9+ readers that will take you to whole new worlds.

Themes: Travel and Exploration | Magic | Fantasy | World Building | Environment

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