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Empathy

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The Lion Inside – KS1 Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Lion Inside Board Book

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

The bestselling story about confidence, self-esteem, and finding your roar.

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The Letter With the Golden Stamp – Teaching Resources

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Letter with the Golden Stamp

Book Creator: Onjali Q. Raúf

Celebrating the hidden army of Young Carers daily keeping their loved ones alive behind closed doors, and the everyday s/heroes that surround them, The Letter with the Golden Stamp delves into the fears and hopes of Young Carers everywhere, and the invisible sources of kindness knocking on all our doors.

Themes: Child carers | Empathy | Kindness | Community | Passion | Friendshipo | Family

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The Girl at the Front of the Class – Welcome Sign

Topic: Empathy, English, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6, 7-11

Related Book: The Girl at the Front of the Class

A personalisable welcome sign for your classroom to help welcome new students into your school or library. Inspired by the picture book The Girl at the Front of the Class

Also Available: A Collaborative Art Project , Teaching Resources and a Welcome Poster

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The Girl at the Front of the Class Welcome Poster

The Girl at the Front of the Class – Welcome Poster

Topic: Empathy, English, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6, 7-11

Related Book: The Girl at the Front of the Class

Download this welcome poster for your classroom which has five tips for how you and your students can welcome new students. Ideal for encouraging empathy and understanding with KS1 and KS2 pupils

Inspired by the picture book The Girl at the Front of the Class

Also Available: A Collaborative Art Project, Teaching Resources and Welcome Sign

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The Girl at the Front of the Class Art Project

The Girl at the Front of the Class – Collaborative Art Project

Topic: Art, Empathy

Age Range: 3-6, 7-11

Related Book: The Girl at the Front of the Class

Help young children understand and empathise with the refugee experience, with this moving picture book from Onjali Q. Raúf, the bestselling author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, and illustrated by Pippa Curnick. Told with heart and humour, this story of friendship and kindness provides an early conversation starter to the topic of refugees for children in Key Stage 1 and 2.

This pack contains everything you need to make a classroom display welcoming everyone into your class and highlighting your classes values.

Key Themes: PSHE | Art

Also Available: Teaching Resources, Welcome Poster and Welcome Sign

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The Girl at the Front of the Class – Teaching Resources

Topic: Art, Empathy, English, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6, 7-11

Related Book: The Girl at the Front of the Class

Help young children understand and empathise with the refugee experience, with this moving picture book from Onjali Q. Raúf, the bestselling author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, and illustrated by Pippa Curnick. Told with heart and humour, this story of friendship and kindness provides an early conversation starter to the topic of refugees for children in Key Stage 1 and 2.

This pack includes discussion questions, activity sheets and everything you need to make a kindness display

Key Themes: PSHE | Art | English | Empathy | Creative Writing

Also Available: A Collaborative Art ProjectWelcome Poster and Welcome Sign

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The Falling Boy – Teaching Resources

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Life changes

Age Range: 11-14

Related Book: The Falling Boy

Book Creator: David Almond

From the award-winning author of Skellig comes a new story of hope, friendship and conquering your fears.

Nothing is the same this summer. With Joff’s father ill and his mother working, he can’t wait to escape each day, but when his adventures take him to the Chapel of Doom, he uncovers something unexpected, something truly magical.

This timeless coming-of-age story is supported by curriculum-linked activities and display materials.

Themes: Coming of age | Back to school | Family | Illness

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The Memory Key – Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, History, Race & identity

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Memory Key

Book Creator: Nigel Baines

Lately, Grandad has been forgetting things, but when his memories magically start coming to life, granddaughter Lily knows it’s the key to help him get better. Can she unlock his past, before it’s too late? An action-packed graphic novel about remembering who you are and finding the light at the end of the tunnel.

Download these activity sheets including diary writing exercise, memory jar activity and wordsearch.

Themes: Family | Identity | Dementia | Refugees

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The Cheat Book – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, English, Race & identity

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Cheat Book (vol.1)

Book Creator: RAMZEE

When you’re a refugee and have started three new schools in as many years, fading into the background becomes a superpower. But when Kamal discovers a mysterious cheat book in the school library, he’s about to go from invisible to invincible!

The first in a hilarious new series from Marvel comic book writer Ramzee, supported by classroom activity sheets.

Themes: Empathy | Resilience | Hope | Refugee | Friendship

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The Recruit (CHERUB) Teaching Resources

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, Modern Classic

Age Range: 11-14, 14+

Related Book: CHERUB: The Recruit

Book Creator: Robert Muchamore

The Recruit is the first book in the popular CHERUB series by Robert Muchamore. It’s an action-packed tale, raising questions about bullying, violence and the morality of acting for the safety of a large number of people at a disadvantage to a smaller number of individuals. It also raises questions about the exploitation of the environment and people in order to provide affordable resources.

Themes: Characters and settings | Adventure | Plot | Language and style

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Illegal – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, English, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Illegal

A powerful and timely story about one boy’s epic journey across Africa to Europe, from the team behind the award-winning Global and Artemis Fowl graphic novels. These resources contain discussion questions, activity suggestions, a reading diary template and activities to raise awareness of the global refugee crisis

Themes: Reading Skills | Reflection | The Refugee Crisis | Characterisation | World Knowledge

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How To Shine at Primary School – Display Materials

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

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: How to Shine at Primary School

How to Shine at Primary School is the ultimate positive guide to primary school from educator and TikTok sensation Mr Kit Brown. A bumper pack of classroom resources with display materials and worksheets including how to set shine goals and positive quotes to make your classroom SHINE!

Themes: Positivity| Resilience | Mental Health | Primary School

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