Teaching Resource pack for A SPRINKLE OF SORCERY a new book from the bestselling author of A PINCH OF MAGIC. This spellbinding adventure will take your breath away and make you believe in magic. Includes: Extracts from the text + corresponding discussion questions and activities Themes: Magic; Pirates; Myths and Legends; the Temptation of Treasure Subjects: Literacy, Art, Design and Technology, Geography, Creative Writing, RSHE, Citizenship Content: EXTRACT 1: Magic (taken from Chapter Eight – Rusty Swindles) Objectives: Explore different examples of magic in the story; write and perform a song to ward away whispering wisps. Subjects: Literacy: Creative Writing, Drama EXTRACT 2: Pirates (taken from Chapter Sixteen – Dead or Alive ) Objectives: Consider how the writer uses language to describe the pirates; design a pirate map leading you to the treasure. Subjects: Literacy, Art, Design and Technology, Geography EXTRACT 3: Myths and Legends (taken from Chapter Twenty-Two – The Raven) Objectives: Discuss the power of myths and legends; plan and create your own legend and share it with the class. Subjects: Literacy, Creative Writing, Writing to Describe, RSHE, Citizenship, History EXTRACT 4: The Temptation of Treasure (taken from Chapter Twenty-Eight – Treasure) Objectives: Reflect on the allure of ‘treasure’ and how we all desire different things; sketch and discuss the riches of your own treasure chest. Subjects: Literacy, Art, Design and Technology, RSHE, Citizenship

Extracts and notes for Key Stage 3 & 4 teachers based around Scars Like Wings by Erin Stewart. Suitable for: Ages 12+ Includes: Extracts from the text + corresponding discussion questions and activities Themes: Accepting People, Breaking Down Barriers, Friendship, Inner Strength Resources created by Shapes for Schools and Simon & Schuster.

A resource pack for Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 based around Izzy Gizmo and the Invention Convention by Pip Jones & Sara Ogilvie. Includes free extracts from the book, reading questions and suggested activities. Themes include recycling, choosing materials, inventions and genius children! Suitable for ages 5 - 8. Resources created by Shapes for Schools and Simon & Schuster.

Ideas, questions and teaching topics for ‘Prisoners of Geography: Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps’ - an abridged and illustrated edition of the international bestseller Prisoners of Geography, by acclaimed author Tim Marshall. How did the USA become a superpower? Why do people go to war? And why are some countries rich while others are so poor? Find the answers to these questions and many more in this eye-opening book, which uses maps to explain how geography has shaped the history of our world. Discover how the choices of world leaders are swayed by mountains, rivers and seas - and why geography means that history is always repeating itself. This remarkable, unique introduction to world affairs will inspire curious minds everywhere.

A chapter by chapter resource pack full of activities including comprehension questions, writing activities and cross curricular opportunities based on Greta’s Story, the bestselling biography of Greta Thunberg’s life. THE STORY OF GRETA THUNBERG THE SCHOOLGIRL WHO INSPIRED A WORLDWIDE CLIMATE CHANGE MOVEMENT. It’s August 2018 in Stockholm and it feels incredibly hot in the city. The news reports rising temperatures, and there have been numerous fires throughout Sweden. Fifteen-year-old Greta Thunberg decides she can’t wait any longer: politicians have to do something to save the environment. Instead of returning to school, Greta goes on strike in front of Sweden’s parliament building. Greta’s protest began the School Strike 4 Climate movement, which millions have now joined around the world. Greta has spoken at COP24, the UN summit on climate change, and has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. This is her story, but also that of many other girls and boys around the world willing to fight against the indifference of the powerful for a better future. Greta’s Story is one of hope, courage and determination. No one is too young to make a difference.

Bernard has decided he’s not going to be like other bunnies any more. While other rabbits dream of carrots, his dreams are a bit more disco… can Bernard convince the world that being yourself is the very best thing a bunny can be? Create a jazzy new outfit for Bernard!

What are the bunnies dreaming about? Be More Bernard is a fabulous picture book all about embracing individuality and being yourself. Be More Bernard by Simon Philip & Kate Hindley, ages 3+

Colour in Bernard and his friends at the Bunny Ball. Be More Bernard by Simon Philip & Kate Hindley, for ages 3+

Cross-curricular teaching notes to use Check Mates by Stewart Foster in class for Key Stage 2 students.

First she was a unicorn expert, now Sophie Johnson is back in Sophie Johnson Detective Genius! This picture book series is perfect for Nursery & KS1 readers. Activity pack includes: Sophie Johnson Maze Activity Sophie Johnson Colouring Sheet Decorate a Magnifying Glass Activity

Includes: Wordsearch Maze Activity Guinea Pig Fact Sheet The Adventures of Harry Stevenson by Harry Stevenson is aimed at early readers.

Celebrate 10 years of Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet’s classic character - Barry the Fish with Fingers! The party activity pack includes; Activity sheet Tickle maze Bunting template Stick the Fish Finger on Barry party game, with fish finger cut-outs

Colouring Sheet

Includes two origami paper plane activities and a colouring sheet

Elsie and Magenta are back and the town of Smallbridge is overrun with witches much to the dismay of the magic-hating locals! But maybe a little bit of magic is just what they need … Elsie’s Spell Breaker With so many witches about, Elsie needs to keep Magenta Sharp’s spells safe! Can you crack the code?

Full of cross-curricular ideas and activities relating to Abi Elphinstone’s new book Rumblestar Chapter by chapter teaching points and questions to explore and discuss. For KS2+3 Rumblestar is out on Thursday 30th May 2019

Get your little bunnies ready for Easter with this activity pack inspired by Nicola Killen’s new book, Ollie’s Magic Bunny! Inside you’ll find a fun colouring sheet and maze.

This activity pack includes a word search, crossword puzzle, maze, and writing activity inspired by the Seaview Stables books by Tracey Corderoy! Perfect for all your little bunnies around Easter time.

Discover A Pinch of Magic by Michelle Harrison, the best-selling children’s book perfect for Key Stage 2 with this activity pack. Includes: Reading group notes, Russian Doll ginger bread recipe, Which Widdershins sister are you? quiz

This is Part 8 of 8 shorts introducing you to Benji Davies’ new picture book ‘Grandma Bird’. Listen to Benji Davies reflecting on why he wanted to write a poem for ‘Grandma Bird’ before he reads the verse.