A fun activity for Years 5/6 on Roman Numerals. Taken from Badger Learning’s Maths Sharpener: Arithmetic Year 5-6 book. This Maths Sharpener series for KS2 will help support teachers and pupils as they get to grips with the new curriculum while still injecting some fun into maths lessons. Set in an android world called the ‘Robosphere’, Big Head the robot and his Digibots will steer your pupils through standard forms of calculation to develop their proficiency and confidence. Fun drawings and activities strike a balance with carefully constructed exercises to scaffold pupil learning.

Guided Reading support for Matilda by Roald Dahl from Badger Learning. Contains teacher support and pupil worksheets and activities. Great to link in with Roald Dahl Day

World Poetry Day, poems, king kong, Brian Moses, ping pong, poetry,

Free guided reading notes for You’re a Bad Man, Mr Gum! by Andy Stanton, suitable for Year 6 confident readers. Includes guidance and set activities which could cover a half term of work using the carousel method: Brief information on the author and a book summary A chapter synopsis Teacher-led session : introducing the novel and questions linked to the opening Questions for independent/supported work Answers and objectives for independent/supported work Follow-up activities : suggestions for reading, writing and cross curricular tasks linked to the novel Reviewing the novel: questions to help teachers run a discussion session after reading the novel Badger Learning aim to support teachers to achieve the foremost goal of the reading curriculum: to ensure that children read with confidence and understanding, and fundamentally, to establish an appreciation and love of reading. For more guided reading resources for year 4 visit www.badgerlearning.co.uk

Free guided reading notes for The Enormous Crocodile by Roald Dahl, suitable for readers at book band level Lime. Includes guidance and set activities which could cover a half term of work using the carousel method: Brief information on the author and illustrator A synopsis of the story Teacher-led session 1 : introducing the text; and questions linked to the first section of the story. Activities with photocopy masters (PCM’s) for pupils to work on independently allowing differentiation opportunities between guided reading sessions Teacher-led session 2 : this session involves completing the book followed by questions linked to the remainder of the story. Enhancing understanding : questions and role-play activities designed to help children connect with the text and deepen their understanding of the whole text. Follow-up activities with PCM’s - activities relating to the whole text, or to provide extension, are in this section Assessment tick sheet- to monitor the children’s understanding during guided reading sessions. To purchase the full book which includes 10 books at Book bands White and Lime, see www.badgerlearning.co.uk

Free guided reading notes for The Pied Piper of Hamelin by Michael Morpurgo, suitable for Year 3 confident readers. Includes guidance and set activities which could cover a half term of work using the carousel method: Brief information on the author and illustrator A chapter synopsis Teacher-led session : introducing the novel and questions linked to the opening Questions for independent/supported work Answers and objectives for independent/supported work Follow-up activities : suggestions for reading, writing and cross curricular tasks linked to the novel Reviewing the novel: questions to help teachers run a discussion session after reading the novel Badger Learning aim to support teachers to achieve the foremost goal of the reading curriculum: to ensure that children read with confidence and understanding, and fundamentally, to establish an appreciation and love of reading. For more guided reading resources for Year 3 visit www.badgerlearning.co.uk

Free guided reading notes for The Astounding Broccoli Boy by Frank Cottrell Boyce, suitable for Year 5 confident readers, book band level Dark Red. Includes guidance and set activities which could cover a half term of work using the carousel method: Brief information on the author and illustrator A chapter synopsis Teacher-led session : introducing the novel and questions linked to the opening Questions for independent/supported work Answers and objectives for independent/supported work Follow-up activities : suggestions for reading, writing and cross curricular tasks linked to the novel Reviewing the novel: questions to help teachers run a discussion session after reading the novel Badger Learning aim to support teachers to achieve the foremost goal of the reading curriculum: to ensure that children read with confidence and understanding, and fundamentally, to establish an appreciation and love of reading. For more guided reading resources for Year 5 visit www.badgerlearning.co.uk

Free guided reading notes for I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen, suitable for readers at book band level Green. Includes guidance and set activities which could cover a half term of work using the carousel method: Brief information on the author and illustrator A synopsis of the story Teacher-led session 1 : introducing the text; and questions linked to the first section of the story. Activities with photocopy masters (PCM’s) for pupils to work on independently allowing differentiation opportunities between guided reading sessions Teacher-led session 2 : this session involves completing the book followed by questions linked to the remainder of the story. Enhancing understanding : questions and role-play activities designed to help children connect with the text and deepen their understanding of the whole text. Follow-up activities with PCM’s - activities relating to the whole text, or to provide extension, are in this section Assessment tick sheet- to monitor the children’s understanding during guided reading sessions. To purchase the full book which includes 10 books at Book bands Blue and Green, see www.badgerlearning.co.uk

Download your free Summer Reading Activities to keep children engaged and reading all summer — while helping to prevent the summer slide!

Free Sharks eBook & teacher notes, perfect for reluctant readers in KS2 & KS3 with a reading age of 7–8. Part of the WOW! Facts series from Badger Learning. WOW! Facts is our best-selling non-fiction series, popular with students and teachers alike. Prepare your pupils to be amazed and wowed by all the fantastic facts and astounding photographs in these engaging non-fiction titles. Each set of ten has its own word count and reading age, and has been carefully designed to meet the needs of reluctant readers through the use of short sentences, clear spacing and dyslexia-friendly fonts. Our highest level in the WOW! Facts series has had an update. WOW! Facts Brown features 10 titles for pupils age 9–14 who have a reading age of 7–8. To celebrate the launch of WOW! Facts Brown we are giving away a free PDF download of the book Sharks along with the Sharks chapter from the WOW! Facts Teacher Book. Sharks have a scary reputation as big killers of the oceans. But are they really the ‘man-eaters of the deep’ that we fear? The ones in this book are! Be warned.

Free downloadable posters for you to print and display in your library — perfect for making your readers wild about books and bringing a touch of the great outdoors to their reading adventures! Discover a wide range of reading resources at www.badgerlearning.co.uk.

This inspiring, ten-minute, parent-friendly presentation can easily be delivered by school librarians, teachers or teaching assistants, to help build bonds as a community of readers. Use this PowerPoint to raise the profile of reading, provide realistic, practical tips for sharing books at home and embed a collective reading for pleasure culture within your school community.

Are your students hooked on Beast Quest? Ignite their imaginations with these thrilling stories filled with epic battles and legendary creatures. Slip these bookmarks into your Beast Quest books to guide your pupils towards their next exciting read. Discover our Books Like Beast Quest collection and a wide range of reading resources at www.badgerlearning.co.uk.

Discover how to put The Reading Framework (DfE, 2023) into action and lead transformative, school-wide change. This CPD training PowerPoint empowers schools to place reading at the heart of growth, building a vibrant reading community where pupils choose to read, and staff and parents are actively involved. Supported by a comprehensive download, it answers key questions: What is The Reading Framework? Why does reading matter so much? How can the Reading Framework be used to build a reading community? Explore how six core elements from The Reading Framework have been transformed into powerful drivers for change. Discover a wide range of reading resources to help build your reading community at www.badgerlearning.co.uk.

Six downloadable posters featuring a collectiont of hi-lo Graphic Novels books, specially written for children aged 9 and 13 with a reading age of 6 to 7 years. These visually engaging posters showcase exciting titles designed to support struggling or reluctant readers with age-appropriate content and accessible text. Browse the books featured in these posters here

Download these free posters to brighten up your school library or classroom. Inspire young readers to explore, discover, and ask for book recommendations to find their next best read! Discover a wide range of reading resources at www.badgerlearning.co.uk.

This parent-friendly leaflet is designed to help teachers encourage families to nurture a love of reading at home. Its bright and engaging layout contains easy tips and helpful information, highlighting the benefits of reading as a joyful part of everyday life. For best results when printing this trifold leaflet, select “fit to paper” in your printing options and choose “flip on short edge” for double-sided printing. Find more information, support, ideas, and resources in our blog: Parental Engagement — Reading at Home

Download these free bookmarks featuring our curated Top Ten book collections, each centered around popular themes — including mystery, adventure, humour, and fantasy. These collections are designed to support reading for pleasure and help every child discover a book that truly excites them. Each bookmark showcases ten high-quality titles, carefully selected to reflect a wide range of interests, engaging even the most reluctant readers and fostering a lifelong love of reading. Discover our Top Ten collections and a wide range of reading resources at www.badgerlearning.co.uk

Part of our range of six FREE dual-language English-Ukrainian eBook PDFs for schools and families. These are suitable for children in KS2 and KS3 (ages 8–14) and are ideal learning resources to support children in building fluency in reading in English. The text on the left-hand page is in English with the right-hand page in Ukrainian. Comprehension is supported by appealing illustrations and simple, controlled language that has been carefully levelled. The free eBooks can be read on any device that accepts PDFs or printed out onto paper. Each book includes a dual-language vocabulary list at the front. Sample page available here More English–Ukrainian Dual Language titles available from Badger Learning here

Part of our range of six FREE dual-language English-Ukrainian eBook PDFs for schools and families. These are suitable for children in KS2 and KS3 (ages 8–14) and are ideal learning resources to support children in building fluency in reading in English. The text on the left-hand page is in English with the right-hand page in Ukrainian. Comprehension is supported by appealing illustrations and simple, controlled language that has been carefully levelled. The free eBooks can be read on any device that accepts PDFs or printed out onto paper. Each book includes a dual-language vocabulary list at the front. Sample page available here More English–Ukrainian Dual Language titles available from Badger Learning here

Free guided reading notes for Trickster by Tom Moorhouse, suitable for Year 6 confident readers at book band level black. Includes the following guidance and set activities for a year 6 class which could cover a half term of work using the carousel method: Brief information on the author A chapter synopsis Teacher-led session 1 : introducing the novel and questions linked to the opening Questions for independent/supported work Answers and objectives for independent/supported work Follow-up activities : suggestions for reading, writing and cross curricular tasks linked to the novel Reviewing the novel: questions to help teachers run a discussion session after reading the novel A tick sheet for monitoring the children’s understanding Badger Learning aim to support teachers to achieve the foremost goal of the reading curriculum: to ensure that children read with confidence and understanding, and fundamentally, to establish an appreciation and love of reading. To purchase the full teacher book which includes 6 books for year 6, see www.badgerlearning.co.uk