Valentine’s Guest House by Sam Sharland
A tiger comes to stay at the guest house and the humans all leave. The new guests all have differing needs; Elsie and her mum do their best to make it ‘just right for anyone who came’. A great starting point to discuss inclusion. After all, some guests like to burrow underground.
People Need People by Benjamin Zephaniah and Nila Aye
A fabulous poem that bounces along, why not join in as if it’s a song? A celebration of connection, family, friendship; ‘to make life appealing and give life some meaning, it’s useful to have other people’. Oh yes, people will always need people.
My Dad by Susan Quinn and Marina Ruiz
A little boy tells us what’s so special about his dad: from baking the best cookies to bathtime fun.
‘I love the time I spend with Dad – he’s the best a dad can be. And every day is special when it’s just my Dad and me.’
The Girl Who Planted Trees by Caryl Hart and Anastasia Suvorava
A small girl decides she wants to bring the forest back to her mountain. She plants pips and seeds and gives them water and love. Despite storms and the blazing sun, she never gives up. And soon the whole community is involved. A beautiful tale of hope, resilience and connection.
Luna Loves Christmas by Joseph Coelho and Fiona Lumbers
Sometimes Luna spends Christmas at her mum’s, sometimes at her dad’s. This year, her whole family are doing something special. They are volunteering and making deliveries for the food bank and being part of a Christmas dinner where everyone is welcome.
Ruth’s Blog: Readers can control their learning
Let’s say that you’re preparing a lesson on Caesar’s invasions of Britain. Maybe you don’t know much about them, so you read around the subject, pick out bits that might be helpful, make notes.You decide to prepare a narrative about the secret expedition to Britain before the invasion. You check out the vocabulary your class […]
Ruth’s Blog: The explanation effect
I’ve just listened to a podcast about UPFs. I say to my partner, you’ve got to stop eating ultra-processed foods. They’re hijacking your hormones. They’re bad for your gut… and then, I stumble. (I thought I’d remembered.) I listen to the podcast again. I order Chris Van Tulleken’s book, Ultra Processed People. I make notes. And then… […]
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