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7-11

If I Ran the Country – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Politics

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: If I Ran the Country

Book Creator: Rich Knight

What would you do if YOU ran the country?

This fun, smart-thinking introduction to politics gives kids the chance to run their own country, learning everything from elections and tackling big issues like climate change, to teamwork and leadership skills along the way. From journalist and BBC Radio 4 factual commissioning editor Rich Knight.

Themes: Politics | Leadership | Personal values | Fairness | Teamwork

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The Lion Above the Door – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, English, History, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Lion Above the Door

Book Creator: Onjali Q. Raúf

From  the award-winning and best-selling author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes an incredible story about missing histories and the concept of a universal family, told with humour and heart.

Themes: History | Forgotten Stories | Racism | WW2 | Bullying | Family & Friends | Justice & Equality | Identity

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The Story of Greenriver – Teaching Notes

Topic: Climate change, English, Geography, Modern Classic

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Story of Greenriver

Book Creator: Holly Webb

A gorgeous epic about two animals and their against-the-odds journey to find each other, from bestselling author Holly Webb. Perfect for fans of Piers Torday and Kieran Larwood.

Themes: Family and siblings | Animal habitats | Natural disasters | Wildlife | Song | Home

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A Tricky Kind of Magic – Teaching Notes

Topic: Art, Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: A Tricky Kind of Magic

Book Creator: Nigel Baines

An action-packed graphic novel about finding magic when you need it the most, filled with humour and heart.

Themes: Grief | Humour | Graphic Novel

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Storyland – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, History, Non-Fiction

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Storyland: Britain began with myths… (children's edition)

Book Creator: Amy Jeffs

Uncover Britain’s lost myths and legends with your class in this beautifully illustrated mythology, supported by downloadable curriculum-linked teaching notes.

From the Trojan heroes who wrestled with giants to Syrian sisters who found refuge in our forests, inspire students to develop a love of our diverse and magical British history, uncovering heroes and monsters right on your doorstep.

Themes: History | Myths & Legends | Medieval Britain | Literacy | Storytelling

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The Magic Faraway Tree: A Christmas Adventure book and activity sheets

The Magic Faraway Tree: A Christmas Adventure – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Growing up

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Magic Faraway Tree: A Christmas Adventure

The Magic Faraway Tree: A Christmas Adventure explores the much-loved Magic Faraway Tree at the most special time of the year. This brand-new story written by superstar author Jacqueline Wilson is set in the original world created by Enid Blyton.

Themes: Family | Friendship| Christmas | Festive | Classic children’s book characters

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Dinos Love Numbers poster and book

Dinos Love Numbers – Poster

Topic: Maths, Non-Fiction, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Dinos Love Numbers

Book Creator: Mike Byrne, Adam Frost

Dinos Love Numbers introduces young readers to the magical world of numbers with this fun, dinosaur-themed picture book!

Themes: Maths | Dinosaurs | Science | Facts and Stats

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A Planet Full of Plastic teaching notes and book

Eco Explorers: A Planet Full of Plastic – Teaching Notes

Topic: Climate change, Non-Fiction, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Eco Explorers: A Planet Full of Plastic

Book Creator: Neal Layton

A Planet Full of Plastic is a great entry point for children learning about how plastic pollution impacts on the environment around them.

Themes: Recycling | Saving the planet

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The Star Outside My Window poster and book

The Star Outside my Window – Poster

Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Star Outside My Window

Book Creator: Onjali Q. Raúf

The Stars Outside My Window, told through the innocent voice of a child, this is a story that explores the subtle faces and endless impacts of domestic violence, and celebrates the power of hope and resilience, from Onjali Rauf, the award-winning author of The Boy At The Back of the Class.

Themes: Healthy Relationships | Fostering and Adoption | Coping with Loss | Hope

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The Star Outside My Window teaching resources and book

The Star Outside My Window – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Star Outside My Window

Book Creator: Onjali Q. Raúf

The Stars Outside My Window, told through the innocent voice of a child, this is a story that explores the subtle faces and endless impacts of domestic violence, and celebrates the power of hope and resilience, from Onjali Rauf, the award-winning author of The Boy At The Back of the Class.

Themes: Healthy Relationships | Fostering and Adoption | Coping with Loss | Hope

 

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Break The Mould teaching resources and book

Break the Mould – Teaching Notes

Topic: Disability, Growing up, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Break the Mould

Book Creator: Sinéad Burke, Natalie Byrne

Break the Mould is a heartfelt and inspiring guide to celebrating differences and finding your place in the world, for readers aged 8 and up.

Themes: Celebrating differences | Inclusivity | Empathy | Disability

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The Wild Before – Activity Sheets

Topic: Climate change, English

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: The Wild Before

Book Creator: Piers Torday

The Wild Before is a captivating animal adventure filled with hope and friendship. With timely themes of climate change and animal conservation, this extraordinary adventure is perfect for introducing young readers to big ideas.

Themes: Climate change | Friendship | Hope

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