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Science Activities
Keep children entertained at home with these downloadable science activities and experiments for aged 7 and over. Be A Scientist This friendly, illustrated series shows how young scientists can use investigation to find out […]
Read MoreHelp children stay AWESOME at home with You Are Awesome
These uncertain times can be tough for children, who may be struggling with worries and finding it difficult to find structure while at home. Keeping children occupied while at home can also put pressure on […]
Read MoreHeroes Who Help Us From Around the World
People all over the world have been expressing their thanks to the medical staff, delivery drivers, cleaners, volunteers and other key workers who are helping us through a difficult time. Heroes Who Help Us […]
Read MoreWhat’s On: Online Activities from Authors and Illustrators
Find out what’s happening on Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook to keep children entertained at home. Alex T Smith Alex is posting Story Starters (fun writing prompts) every day on Twitter Twitter: @Alex_T_Smith Instagram: […]
Read MoreHome Learning Activities for Children Aged 12 and older
Support learning and keep children entertained at home with these book-based activities and teaching resources for ages 12 and over. The Deathless Girls By Kiran Millwood Hargrave Themes: gothic, LGBTQ+, romance Download the discussion […]
Read MoreHachette Children’s Group: Open Licences and Permissions for Online Story-Time and Classroom Read-Aloud Videos and Live Events
In order to encourage reading and classroom read-aloud experiences, and to support schools, bookshops and public libraries forced to close by the COVID-19 situation, Hachette Children’s Group is permitting authors, illustrators, teachers, librarians and booksellers […]
Read MoreReading Rocks at Home with Hachette Schools
We’ve teamed up with Reading Rocks to create a series of online lessons and activities to support home learning. Tune in on Twitter at 11am each Monday, Wednesday and Friday, or catch up via […]
Read MoreHome Learning Activities for Children Aged 8-11
Support learning and keep children entertained at home with these fun book-based activities and teaching resources. A Planet Full of Plastic: and how you can help By Neal Layton Themes: Environment, plastic, energy, pollution, […]
Read MoreHome Learning Activities for Children Aged 5-7
Support learning and keep children entertained at home with these fun book-based activities and teaching resources. A Planet Full of Plastic: and how you can help By Neal Layton Themes: Environment, plastic, energy, pollution, […]
Read MoreWorld Book Day 2020
World Book Day is coming on Thursday 5 March 2020! This annual celebration of authors, illustrators, books and reading is one of our favourite days of the year and a fantastic opportunity to enthuse children with […]
Read MoreNational Poetry Day
3rd October is National Poetry Day, a great opportunity to encourage young readers to discover, enjoy and share poetry. We have two beautifully-written and accessible poetry books, both make great entry points for anyone who […]
Read MoreRecommended Reads for New Reception Starters
Today thousands of parents across the country will find out which primary school their child will be starting at in September. Now that you know where, it’s time to think about how you can prepare […]
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