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Get ready for Halloween: Spooky classics to read now
Halloween always comes at a perfect time during the school term when both teachers and students are ready to have some fun.Continue Reading -
Halloween-inspired writing lessons
There’s no denying it, Halloween has a special atmosphere, whether or not it is part of your cultural heritage.Continue Reading -
Create a mysterious setting in 8 easy steps
What makes Gothic and Halloween stories so scary and exciting? It must be a combination of a spine-chilling plot and a powerful build-up to and description of each scene.Continue Reading -
Trees in literature
When we think in terms of project-based reading, it is always a good idea to turn towards the natural world.Continue Reading -
Birds in our books
World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated twice each year to highlight the importance of these wonderful strong birds that travel across deserts, oceans, and mountain ranges. Why are birds so important?Continue Reading -
A love of libraries: much more than just books
Library memories My memories of going to the library are full of excitement and wonder.Continue Reading -
A love of libraries: get active with library tasks
Many of us will remember those old, wooden library catalogue drawers that were invariably spilling over with book cards.Continue Reading -
A love of libraries: 9 steps towards building your classroom library
Building a library is no small enterprise, but it is definitely one worthy of investment.Continue Reading -
A love of libraries: 10 things to consider when building a classroom library
The wonder of libraries never ceases to amaze us. The earlier we start visiting these wonderful places with students, the more confident and enthusiastic they will become about spending time in them.Continue Reading -
A love of libraries: library activities for young learners
There are lots of exciting ways to end the school term or start a holiday course. One of them is taking young learners to your local or school library.Continue Reading -
Reading is healthy!
What are good readers like? Avid? Fast? Slow? Regular? Happy? Satisfied? Critical? Relaxed? Nice? Smart? What about healthy? What happens when we read?Continue Reading -
Tackle food loss and waste in the language classroom
Food loss and waste is increasingly evident in our homes, schools and workplaces, but also in cafes, restaurants and supermarkets. And it has a huge impact on the environment.Continue Reading