Resource Creating excitement around a new class book Planning to introduce a new book to your pupils? Spark curiosity and anticipation with this taster activity.
Premium resource Jasper Space Dog A flexible, fun, space-themed letter-writing and research activity based on the fabulous book Jasper Space Dog by Hilary Robinson.
Resource Simon Mole: digital poet in residence Use these videos and lessons plans to bring a professional poet into your classroom for a whole week.
Premium resource Cosmic - an intergalactic literacy transition project A celebratory literacy transition project for Year 6 pupils commemorating the first moon landing, based on the hilarious and touching book Cosmic by Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
Resource Rocky of the Rovers: France 2019 - a Women's World Cup football story by Tom Palmer Children's author Tom Palmer is writing a serialised story during the 2019 Women's World Cup. The story is designed to be read aloud in the classroom or at home, and...
Premium resource Our Stories primary reading project - participants' page Thank you for signing up to be part of the Our Stories primary reading project, and welcome to your dedicated participants' page.
Resource Tuesday News Day resources Tuesday News Day is a campaign to encourage teachers to discuss the news and current affairs with pupils for at least 10 minutes a week.
Resource Comedy improvisation in the classroom Comedy improvisation is an excellent way to improve children’s speaking and listening skills, build their confidence, develop their creativity and proactivity, and get them working...
Premium resource SATs reading paper: revision guide for Year 6 pupils This resource acts as a revision guide for Year 6 pupils for the SATs/Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Assessment reading paper.
Premium resource Creative storytelling: the wonder of Winnie-the-Pooh This Key Stage 1 resource celebrates the enduring wonder of Winnie-the-Pooh and the joy of storytelling.
Resource Read On. Get On. (ROGO) resources 2018 The Read On. Get On. coalition has created a best practice guide to help schools close the gender gap in children's reading, as well as wonderful top tips posters for pupils...
Premium resource Young City Poets participants' area This area is for schools taking part in Young City Poets.
Resource Puffin World of Stories - participants' resources Thank you for taking part in Puffin World of Stories. Here you will find documents relating to the face to face training and Puffin Schools teaching resources available for download...
Premium resource The Christmas Truce - a First World War assembly Using the the poignant and beautifully illustrated narrative poem, The Christmas Truce - The Place Where Peace Was Found, this resource immerses pupils in a very special moment in...
Premium resource Reading and oracy workshop Resources to lead a whole-staff demonstration on how to use a high-quality text with engaging oracy techniques and activities to develop and deepen reading comprehension.
Resource Love our Libraries case study This wonderful case study demonstrates how one school librarian used the Foyle Primary School Library Course to help her develop a whole school community of readers.
Resource National Poetry Day resources Primary and secondary poetry lesson plans, produced with our partners at National Poetry Day.
Premium resource A poetry lover's classroom Explore the benefits of a classroom inspired by a love of poetry through this presentation and guide to poetic forms.
Premium resource Advocacy for school libraries Using our school libraries research, this resource will help you develop your school library provision and demonstrate the wide ranging impact an effective school library can have...
Resource Wellbeing, reading and writing resources We have worked with children’s mental health charity, Place2Be, to develop a series of free wellbeing-themed teaching resources for primary schools, secondary schools and parents.
Resource First World War Centenary Assemblies and mini schemes of work for Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 produced in partnership with The Royal British Legion to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.