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PSHE & Citizenship

Cuts Both Ways – Discussion Questions

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

Age Range: 14+

Related Book: Cuts Both Ways

Book Creator: Candice Brathwaite

Uprooted from London to a sleepy English town, Cynthia finds herself caught between two brothers. When it turns out both boys have been keeping secrets from her, secrets that link back to the life Cynthia thought she had left behind in London, she realises that not everything is as it seems…

Themes: Race & Identity | Growing Up | Life Changes

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A Girl Called Justice – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, History, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: A Girl Called Justice

Book Creator: Elly Griffiths

Meet Justice Jones. Super-smart super-sleuth, with a flair for adventure! Can Justice solve the mysteries that take place at Highbury House School before it is too late? Perfect for fans of Robin Stevens, Enid Blyton and Katherine Woodfine.

Themes: The Second World War | The Phony War | Friendship and Family | Mystery

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Ember Shadows – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship, Science

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Ember Shadows and the Fates of Mount Never

Book Creator: Rebecca King

In a land where your fate is decided before your twelfth birthday, Ember Shadows alone faces an unknown future. With a heart full of courage and a head full of inventions, Ember must traverse the enchanted realms of Mount Never in order to confront the mysterious fate-maker and save her sister’s life.

Themes: Fate | Family and Friendship | Creativity | Magic | Women in STEM

Watch the video series from author and primary school teacher Rebecca King here.

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The Gecko and the Echo – Song and Activity Sheets

Topic: Empathy, English, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: The Gecko and the Echo

Book Creator: Rachel Bright, Jim Field

The Gecko and the Echo is the flamboyantly funny new picture book about love, fame, friendship and how treating others with kindness makes the whole world a better and happier place. The latest rhyming tale from bestselling creators of The Lion Inside series, Rachel Bright and Jim Field. Bring the book to life with this sing-a-long song: Watch the Gecko and the Echo song here.

Themes: Friendship | Community and Kindness | Fame and Performing Arts

 

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Jayben and the Golden Torch – Teaching Resources

Topic: Disability, Empathy, English, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: Jayben and the Golden Torch

Book Creator: Thomas Leeds

Can one boy with no memories save the world?

A story of courage, hope and friendship. Whatever pages are missing in your story, you can be the hero on the next page.

Themes: Adventure, Magical Worlds, Brain Injury, Epilepsy, Friendship, Courage

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When I See Blue – Teaching Resources

Topic: Empathy, English, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: When I See Blue

Book Creator: Lily Bailey

An unforgettable, heartfelt story about life with OCD and the unique power of friendship, from inspiring author and mental health activist, Lily Bailey. Perfect for readers of A Kind of Spark and The Goldfish Boy.

Themes: Mental Health | OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) | Empathy | Friendship | Family | Overcoming Challenges

also Available: When I Feel Red Resources

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The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, Modern Classic, PSHE & Citizenship, Science

Age Range: 3-6, 7-11

Related Book: The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure

The Magic Faraway Tree: A New Adventure is the irresistible new story from Jacqueline Wilson, inspired by Enid Blyton’s world and characters. Return to the Enchanted Wood and climb the Faraway Tree to discover new worlds full of adventure.

Themes: Magical worlds | Instructional Writing | Descriptive Writing | Storytelling | Imagination and Creativity | Exploring the Natural World

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Jamie – Teaching Notes

Topic: Empathy, English, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 11-14, 7-11

Related Book: Jamie

Book Creator: L.D. Lapinski

Download this engaging resource pack for Jamie – a beautiful and uplifting story from L.D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency, about how to make your own place when the world doesn’t think you fit anywhere.

Themes: friendship | Justice | Inclusion | Gender | Pride | Creating Positive Change

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Gender Identity for Kids – Discussion Questions

Topic: Empathy, LGBTQ+, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6, 7-11

Related Book: Gender Identity for Kids

Book Creator: Andy Passchier

A fun, approachable and easy-to-use guide to gender identity for 7+ readers with colourful illustrations throughout. these discussion questions and activity sheet can be used in the classroom alongside the book

Themes: Identity

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The Night Bus Hero – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 7-11

Related Book: The Night Bus Hero

Book Creator: Onjali Q. Raúf

From Onjali Q. Rauf, the award-winning and best-selling author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes another incredible story, told with humour and heart. Told from the perspective of a bully, this book explores themes of homelessness, while celebrating kindness, friendship and the potential everyone has to change for the good.

Themes: Bullying | Homelessness | Kindness | Being a Hero

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Giraffes Can’t Dance – Activity Sheets

Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: Giraffes Can't Dance

The bestselling picture book celebrating being exactly who you are and the joy of dancing to your own tune. A family favourite for over 20 years, it is a perfect way to introduce young children to the concepts of confidence, identity and community.

Teaching notes also available.

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Giraffes Can’t Dance – Teaching Notes

Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship

Age Range: 3-6

Related Book: Giraffes Can't Dance

The bestselling picture book celebrating being exactly who you are and the joy of dancing to your own tune. A family favourite for over 20 years, it is a perfect way to introduce young children to the concepts of confidence, identity and community.

These teaching notes can be used with children from EYFS through to KS1.

Activity sheets also available.

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