Literacy

Children can gain confidence from reading to dogs, says the Bark and Read Foundation. Set up in November by the Kennel Club Charitable Trust, the foundation organises reading days at the Kennel Club Library.

www.thekennel club.org.ukbarkandread

PSE

Teach primary pupils why certain foods are good for them with QCDA_ Resources’ lesson plan on “Health amp; Growth”. And make them more media- savvy with “Media Smart: Body Image”, a self-esteem pack from Media Smart.

Drama

David Farmer’s book Learning through Drama in the Primary Years explains the importance of drama in the curriculum, gives ideas for the classroom and looks at how drama can be used to explore The Gruffalo, Cinderella, and bullying issues.