Ruth’s Updates
In this month’s update, see what’s new on the School Portal, view our upcoming events and Say a Poem is live!
Ruth’s Updates
In this month’s update, see our festive Fred game and read what teachers are saying about Say poem!
Ruth’s Updates
In this month’s update, view our Say poem short film, a teaching tip for check and regroup and see what’s new on the School Portal.
Ruth’s Updates
In this month’s update, join a Say poem webinar, read the latest feedback on our Handwriting films and see the latest regional offers.
The Magic of Callaloo by Trish Cooke and Sophie Bass
A magic plant grants a wish to a couple for a daughter but a bad man takes her and forces her to work. A wise woman makes a map in the girl’s beautiful hair and she follow it to find her family. They’re reunited and full of happiness. (Note: a longer book perfect for KS2 inspired by Rapunzel).
Robin Hood by Bethan Woollvin
The man who rules the land is greedy, mean and steals from the people. A girl decides to steal back from him and give back to the people. She is fierce and brave. Her name is Robin Hood.
The Beautiful Layers of Me by Sophia Payne and Ruchi Mhasane
Ameena has her first salwar kameez for a wedding. But when a friend says they look like pyjamas, she’s upset. She wants to feel special. Babu explains that beauty comes in all kinds of clothing. And Ameena feels pride and joy for her whole family.
Olu’s Teacher by Jamel C. Campbell and Lydia Mba
It’s Olu’s first day at nursery and he’s nervous. What is a teacher? What do they look like? The classroom feels big and he feels small. By the end of the day, Olu is smiling. His teacher reminds him of someone… who could it be?
See for Yourself by Jordan Stephens and Beth Suzanna
Harry is curious to find out what’s at the bottom of the world. His dad trusts him to go on an adventure and Harry travels down, down, down to the dark sea bed. What will he find there? How will he feel?
Every Child Matters Academy Trust
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