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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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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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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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The Strangeworlds Travel Agency – Teachers Notes

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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Bombs and Blackberries – Teaching Resources

Topic: Art, English, Geography, History, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6, 7-11

Related Book: Bombs and Blackberries

Bombs and Blackberries is a beautifully illustrated short play set in World War Two, written by Julia Donaldson, author of the modern classic The Gruffalo, and illustrated by Thomas Docherty.

These resources are an engaging way to teach key topics, including World War Two, and work well for class reading and performances.

Topics covered: Design & Technology | Geography | History | Art & Design | Plays | Drama | Creative writing | Music | PSHE | PE | Languages

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Incredible Journeys – Discussion Questions

Topic: Geography, History, Non-Fiction

Age Range: 7-11

In Incredible Journeys real-life explorer Levison Wood travels the world, meets some of history’s most daring pioneers, and inspires children to go on their own adventures. Use these cross-curricular discussion questions and activities to inspire your Key Stage 2 students in class.

Themes: History | Geography

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Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow – Teaching Notes

Topic: Art, English, Geography, History, Modern Classic, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Wundersmith

Book Creator: Jessica Townsend

Return to the magical world of Nevermoor in Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow discovers that not all magic is used for good . . . This teacher resource pack is bursting with classroom ideas and cross-curricular activities for KS2.

Themes: Reading comprehension | Geography | History | English | Art | Creative Writing

Also available: Resources for the series, book 1 and book 3, a poster, a book quiz and a trial quiz

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Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow – Teaching Notes

Topic: Art, English, Geography, Science

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Nevermoor

Book Creator: Jessica Townsend

In Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow join Morrigan Crow as she undertakes the four impossible trials that will secure her entry to the wundrous world of Nevermoor.

This teacher resource pack is bursting with classroom ideas and cross-curricular activities for KS2.

Themes: Reading comprehension | Geography | Science and Design Technology | Art

Also available: Resources for the series, book 2 and book 3, a poster, a book quiz and a trial quiz

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The Story of Now – Activity Sheets (2)

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

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Help children understand the complexities of the British Empire with Story of Now, an introduction to the once global superpower. Children will discover how the British Empire impacted countries and communities across the world, and discover its impact on children like them.

Themes: History | Geography | Identity | Citizenship

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The Story of Now – Activity Sheets (1)

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

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Help children understand the complexities of the British Empire with Story of Now, an introduction to the once global superpower. Children will discover how the British Empire impacted countries and communities across the world, and discover its impact on children like them.

Themes: History | Geography | Identity | Citizenship

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The Story of Now – Teaching Notes

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

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Help children understand the complexities of the British Empire with Story of Now, an introduction to the once global superpower. Children will discover how the British Empire impacted countries and communities across the world, and discover its impact on children like them.

Themes: History | Geography | Identity | Citizenship

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Rabbit and Bear Series – Poster

Topic: Climate change, English, Geography, Modern Classic, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: Rabbit and Bear: A Bad King is a Sad Thing

Book Creator: Jim Field, Julian Gough

Rabbit and Bear is the critically-acclaimed, brilliantly funny woodland tales by Julian Gough and Jim Field. Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, these books are ideal for newly independent readers aged 5+ moving on from picture books.

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