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  • 2012 0lympics

    Capture the excitement of this world sporting event within your own setting, with our activities and circle-time discussion cards.

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  • Money, money, money

    Use this most real of resources to boost numeracy understanding through independent and group activities.

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    Read a magical weather story about rain and rainbows, and engage children with the linked activities.

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Child Education

  • Interview with Liz Pichon

    Liz Pichon, author and illustrator of The Brilliant World of Tom Gates, has won the 2011 Roald Dahl Funny Prize.

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  • Bees

    Investigate the lives of honey bees in this Key Stage 1 creative topic.

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  • Using music as inspiration

    Short music sessions can engage children and support several areas of the curriculum, says Paul Mason.

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  • Investigate

    Investigate

    Investigate is a KS1 cross-curricular non-fiction reading series. Ideal for guided and independent reading, with a CD ROM to extend children’s knowledge. Based around science themes, the dramatic photos engage children and help them succeed in reading.

  • Read & Respond

    Read & Respond

    Read & Respond provides you with everything you need to share the best-loved children’s books with your class.

  • Shockwave

    Shockwave

    Brand-new non-fiction reading series that adds depth to project work. Full of links to further research and ‘shockers’ which are guaranteed to get your children talking!

  • Out of this World

    Out of this World

    A reading scheme with a twist! Perfect for reluctant readers and writers.

  • Guided Readers

    Guided Readers

    Guided Readers is a classic, supportive guided reading set of 42 books to supplement any reading scheme.

  • Connectors

    Connectors

    Connectors is a new KS2 non-fiction reading scheme that encourages children to develop their skills working independently in teams.

  • Dictionaries/Reference

    Dictionaries/Reference

    Authoritative best-selling dictionaries, completely redesigned and updated and is perfect for supporting the renewed Framework.

  • Writing Guides (New Edition)

    Writing Guides (New Edition)

    New edition Writing Guides provide Renewed Framework writing activities for every genre.

  • Scholastic Literacy Skills (New Edition)

    Scholastic Literacy Skills (New Edition)

    A complete resource to teach children key skills in grammar and punctuation, spelling, comprehension and vocabulary.

  • Hot Topics

    Hot Topics

    Inspire children’s creativity with exciting topics with these ERA award nominated topic books.

  • Pie Corbett's Storyteller

    Pie Corbett's Storyteller

    Help children become storytellers themselves with traditional stories to read, tell and write.

  • Mary Glasgow Plus

    Mary Glasgow Plus

    Access hundreds of downloadable MFL resources online at the Mary Glasgow PLUS teacher site

  • Hot Topics Interactive

    Hot Topics Interactive

    Designed to support and compliment the Hot Topics series.

  • Into Connectors

    Into Connectors

    Independent group reading for younger years. A brand new version of our popular Connectors series designed specifically for younger children.

  • Literacy Magnets

    Literacy Magnets

    Sturdy, bestselling magnets for word games and sentence play, which help children to learn required High Frequency Words.

  • Read & Respond Interactive

    Read & Respond Interactive

    A wealth of digital resources to enhance and extend your work on the best-loved children’s books.

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This month

January 2012

Monday 23 Tuesday 24 Wednesday 25 Thursday 26 Friday 27 Saturday 28 Sunday 29
Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year

The start of the Chinese Year of the Dragon, this is the biggest public holiday of the Chinese year, lasting three days.

Winston Churchill dies (1965)

Winston Churchill dies (1965)

On this day in 1965, Sir Winston Churchill, former Primer Minister, died at the age of 90.

Burns' Night

Burns' Night

Burns suppers are held to celebrate the life and work of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns, born on this date in 1759. Take a look at our Burns activities and resources.

Australia Day

Australia Day

The national day of Australia marks the date on which the First Fleet from Britain landed at Sydney Cove in 1788.

Holocaust Memorial Day

Holocaust Memorial Day

Today is a day to remember all those who lost their lives in genocide. Discover the poignant story of the Kindertransport that carried thousands of Jewish children to safety.

Challenger

Challenger

On this day in 1986, the American space shuttle, Challenger, exploded just over a minute into its flight. Its crew included teacher Christa McAuliffe.

Food Allergy & Intolerance Week

Food Allergy & Intolerance Week

Ending today, this week aims to raise awareness of diet and allergy issues. www.allergyuk.org

January 2012 / February 2012

Monday 30 Tuesday 31 Wednesday 01 Thursday 02 Friday 03 Saturday 04 Sunday 05
Charles I is beheaded

Charles I is beheaded

On this day, in 1649, King Charles I was beheaded in Whitehall, in front of the Banqueting House. It was reported that he wore two shirts to prevent the cold weather causing shivers that the crowd may have mistaken for weakness or fear.

National Bug Busting Day

National Bug Busting Day

Today is one of three annual dates devoted to clearing up headlice! More at www.chc.org

Grow Your own Potatoes

Grow Your own Potatoes

Last week to register for FREE GYOP growing kit. Find out more about getting involved at www.potatoes forschools.org.uk

World Wetlands Day

World Wetlands Day

Visit this website for more information on wetlands

UNICEF’s Day for Change

UNICEF’s Day for Change

This year aims to help change the lives of children in Uganda. www.unicef.org.uk/ dayforchange

End of National Storytelling Week

End of National Storytelling Week

Introduce children to the pleasure of storytelling this week. www.sfs.org.uk/ nsw

National Heart Month

National Heart Month

Support the British Heart Foundation’s awareness month by wearing red! Find out more at www.bhf.org.uk

February 2012

Monday 06 Tuesday 07 Wednesday 08 Thursday 09 Friday 10 Saturday 11 Sunday 12
Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne

Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne

On this day in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II came to the throne. Have you seen The Queen one of our Scholastic Readers

Charles Dickens's Birthday

Charles Dickens's Birthday

Famous author of many works including Oliver was born on this day in 1812.

Nirvana Day

Nirvana Day

Also known as Parinirvana, on this day Buddhists remember the death of the Buddha, when he reached Nirvana.

Prince Charles announces engagement

Prince Charles announces engagement

On this day in 2005, Clarence House announced the engagement of Charles, the Prince of Wales and heir to the throne, to Camilla Parker-Bowles

Chess champion loses to a computer

Chess champion loses to a computer

On this day in 1996, after three hours, world chess champion Gary Kasparov loses the first game of a six-game match against Deep Blue, an IBM computer.

Nelson Mandela released from prison (1990)

Nelson Mandela released from prison (1990)

South African anti-apartheid campaigner, Nelson Mandela was released from prison after 27 years. Find out more about Mandela.

Charles Darwin born (1809)

Charles Darwin born (1809)

Charles Darwin – the naturalist who first described the process of evolution was born on this day in 1809. Darwin resources.

February 2012

Monday 13 Tuesday 14 Wednesday 15 Thursday 16 Friday 17 Saturday 18 Sunday 19
Catherine Howard executed

Catherine Howard executed

On this day in 1542, Catherine Howard, fifth wife of Henry VIII of England, was executed. Check out our Tudor resources.

Valentine's Day

Valentine's Day

A day on which we celebrate love and friendship by giving each other cards and gifts. Find ideas for Valentine’s Day activities.

English Decimal Currency (1971)

English Decimal Currency (1971)

On this day in 1971, decimal currency was introduced to Britain.

First British cheque written

First British cheque written

Today is the 350th anniversary of the first cheque to be written.

National Nest  Box Week

National Nest Box Week

Get involved with the conservation of birds in your local area between 14–21 February. www.bto.org

Discovery of Pluto

Discovery of Pluto

The dwarf planet was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930. Originally thought to be a planet, it was reclassified in 2006.

Thomas Edison patents the phonograph

Thomas Edison patents the phonograph

Thomas Edison patented the phonograph on this day in 1878. It was the first device for recording and playing back sounds.

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