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Tag Archives: Teaching
H is for Harry – and thoughts on literacy, libraries and laureates
On Monday evening I attended a screening of H is for Harry a documentary created by Postcode Films. Through the eyes of an eleven year old boy and his classmates we view what life is like for those children who … Continue reading
Posted in Reading
Tagged books, Children’s Laureate, education, Great School Libraries, Libraries, literacy, Reading, readingforpleasure, School, school_libraries, Teaching
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All the Ways to be Smart written by Davina Bell illustrated by Allison Colpoys
A celebration of what makes each and every child special, this positive and joy filled book acts as a reassuring balance to the message that the only things that matter are those that can be measured and assessed. “I can’t … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged books, childrens_books, empathy, picturebooks, Reading, review, self esteem, Teaching, Well being
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Jasper: Space Dog by Hilary Robinson illustrated by Lewis James
Published to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing this entertaining book weaves fact and fiction together in a package that is designed to be accessible to a broad readership. Jasper would be a valuable addition to … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review
Tagged Apollo mission, books, childrens_books, Dyslexia, Facts, Nonfiction, resources, science, space, Teaching
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The Copy and Paste Generation and The School Librarian
Each term the Surrey branch of the School Library Association holds a meeting where members have the opportunity both to network and to gain some CPD in the form of visiting speakers offering training, advice or new ideas. Our Spring … Continue reading
Children’s Books, Choice and Reading for Pleasure.
Which books do children read? The answer to this question varies according to which source of information you consult. A more pertinent question might be, which books do children choose to read? The announcement this week of the shortlisted books for … Continue reading
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Tagged Awards, childrens_books, education, illustration, Reading, readingforpleasure, Teaching
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Creating a Primary School Library
“School libraries should be a focal point for a school. In a school library there should be resources to support every aspect of school life: every project, books to support sport, dancing, art, music; and it should also be the … Continue reading
Posted in Libraries
Tagged education, librarians, Libraries, Primary Schools, Reading, School, schoollibraryassociation, school_libraries, Teaching
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The S.L.A. Information Book Award – a celebration of nonfiction for children
The eighth School Library Association Information Book Award ceremony took place at Carmelite House London, the home of Hachette Children’s Publishers on Wednesday 7th November. This annual event shines a light on the very best information books for children from … Continue reading
Posted in Libraries, Reading
Tagged Awards, books, childrens_books, education, Facts, Information, Mental Health, Nonfiction, Reading, schoollibraryassociation, school_libraries, Teaching
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Secrets of a Sun King by Emma Carroll – Review and Link to Resources
Five years ago this month I reviewed Emma Carroll’s debut novel Frost Hollow Hall for The Bookbag. At the time I said that the ten year old me would have loved the book. Each of her subsequent novels has reminded … Continue reading
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Tagged Ancient Egypt, books, childrens_books, Friendship, history, Reading, resources, review, Teaching
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