Do try and make the time to listen to Teresa Cremin talking with Bedrock Learning about reading and writing for pleasure, digital literacy and the importance of the social aspects of reading. A fantastic interview with so much to think about. bedrocklearning.buzzsprout.com/1791150/146689…

The next Reading for Pleasure 🧶 UKLA conference takes place in June. A superb line-up, with author keynotes by Hannah Gold & Matt Goodfellow, plus workshops from Teresa Cremin, Sam Creighton, Charlotte Squirrell, Angela Jenkins, Imogen M16, Tobias Hayden & more. Info: ourfp.org/2024/04/18/rea…

The #OUReadingSchools programme can transform #RfP in your primary school or Trust!⭐📚 Headteachers & English/Reading Leads - join us for a briefing on Wed, 1 May or Tue, 21 May, both 16:00-17:15, to find out about this transformational programme! 💙👉 ourfp.org/schools-teache…

Just getting the annual Klaus Flugge Prize presentation ready for this year in which we celebrate new illustrators. Here's the longlist - it's such an eclectic, diverse mix.
#KlausFluggePrize

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I like this from BDC Centre - it’s a free phonics E-book - very colourful, interesting graphics and a useful breakdown for anyone new to phonics. Including parents! website-nessycdn.com/darkroom/origi…

Look forward to reading this! 😍

This looks brilliant! I’ll definitely be joining one once we move to Bristol! 😍📚

UKLA and NEU are delighted to announce a new joint conference for members. “Literacy in Primary Classrooms” Hamilton house, London WC1 H9BD, May 4th. Wonderful keynote speakers Teresa Cremin & Joseph Coelho is laureating! . Stunning workshops.
Tickets £10
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In partnership with World Book Day UK 📚, we have created a series of four webinars - each explores a different barrier to #RfP and considers some solutions 💙 Watch Episode One now, or catch up with the introductory video on our YouTube channel ✨📚
👉 youtube.com/watch?v=qAiWzU…

Now’s the time to start your school and library planning for #EmpathyDay on 6 June!

Our short training module provides exclusive guidance on the best ways to help your pupils develop life-changing empathy skills.

🗓️18 or 25 April, 4-5.30pm

Register: empathylab.uk/our-foundation…

Why get children to just label a map when they can draw it and then deeply reflect and edit and improve their attempts. So much more powerful.

#year4teacher #primarygeography #centralamerica #maps

I’m just pulling my Literacy Calendar together for 2024/25. I always lay it out like this (I like an easily printable doc that I can pin up) but I’m wondering if it’s time to mix it up? I know a LOT of you download it so I’m happy to take feedback on board! #literacy #english 📚

Poem of the day or poem of the week - central strand in talk for writing - it’s simple but effective. It just needs schools to commit to what works.

It’s the little things. 🌸🌸🌸
We’ve waited 4 years for the wisteria to blossom. Grateful we got to see it before we move out in next week! 🙏🏻

Finally arrived and Lightfall: The Dark Times by Tim Probert is truly exceptional (maybe my favourite so far - a bit Empire Strikes Back). The art, as always is stunning and the character development is a joy. But the world building is just something else - LOVE IT! BUY IT!

After 20 years as a classroom teacher & senior leader, I've put together this collection of the best books for children and teens I bought or reviewed.

Here's the link to browse via @bookshop_org_uk:

📚 uk.bookshop.org/shop/schoolrea… 📚

#edutwitter #BookTwitter #ad

6/6 When students trust their teacher, their writer-identities flourish, leading to intrinsic and situational motivation. 👇

writing4pleasure.com/writing-realit…

Let’s create a nurturing environment where students feel valued and supported in their writing journey! 🚀

Book blankets are also great for staff CPD and Teacher Reading Groups to expose staff to new/exciting quality texts and to give time to ENJOY reading! ❤️📚 Reading for Pleasure 🧶 #readingforpleasure

Fab idea for summer reading in the April Reading for Pleasure 🧶 e-newsletter… & a competition too! Booknic blanket and bundle up for grabs! ☀️😎🧺📚❤️ Take a peek at Ben Harris’s book blanket evidence of practice to see how it could impact your classroom too —> ourfp.org/eop/book-blank…