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Former teacher, church goer, Chair of Harrow SACRE, flute player, Grandma

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Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen Official Michael Rosen Channel Every video and playlist here is approved by Michael himself. If it’s on this channel, it’s the real deal and safe for children. You may see “YTP” or “poop” remixes on...

We've just reached 156 million views on our YouTube Channel, Kids' Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen
Subscribe? For free?
www.youtube.com/c/MichaelRos...

16.10.2025 22:06 — 👍 65    🔁 18    💬 1    📌 1
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This is an excellent book, very moving. Another great book by @tompalmerauthor.bsky.social and @carolinarabei.bsky.social

23.08.2025 19:52 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thanks to everyone who has shared this! Let's push back against the idea that emergent writing is not necessary. ☺️

18.07.2025 19:48 — 👍 29    🔁 14    💬 4    📌 1

I was explaining to my Ukrainian colleague the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’. She told me the equivalent in Ukrainian is ‘The only free cheese is in the mousetrap’ - which is so much better

16.07.2025 06:39 — 👍 24709    🔁 5182    💬 311    📌 210

Pope Francis, groundbreaking Jesuit pontiff, dies aged 88

21.04.2025 08:25 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Final private practice for tomorrow’s concert. Great music in Handel’s church.

04.04.2025 19:48 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
The front cover of my book Ring The Hill

The front cover of my book Ring The Hill

The back cover of my book Ring The Hill

The back cover of my book Ring The Hill

Dear Bluesky. I wonder if you can help? I have 100 copies of this book, each of which I'm happy to send to anyone in the UK for £4 postage, plus a donation of your choice (however low). Please drop me an email with your address at hello@tom-cox.com if you'd like one. P.S. I promise it's not shit...

30.03.2025 19:44 — 👍 149    🔁 121    💬 9    📌 22
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There is currently 20% off many Routledge books right now including this book on #sustainability...🥰 www.routledge.com?srsltid=AfmB...

31.03.2025 07:59 — 👍 6    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
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@potterythrow.bsky.social

I will miss this wonderful programme. Congratulations to the winner.

10.03.2025 10:21 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Crowdfunder to reopen the Tomb of the Eagles gets under way - Archaeology Orkney The community of South Ronaldsay has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise cash to reopen the Isbister chambered cairn to the public.

@profaliceroberts.bsky.social a cheeky ask for a repost 🫣 but for a very good cause!
The community of South Ronaldsay are looking to buy and reopen the Tomb of the Eagles which would be absolutely amazing! #Archaelogy #Neolithic #SouthRonaldsay #Orkney
archaeologyorkney.com/2025/03/01/i...

04.03.2025 07:42 — 👍 29    🔁 24    💬 0    📌 2

Next November 2025

28.02.2025 06:21 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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@potterythrow.bsky.social We need to pass on the love with this series. It is always a joy to watch.

06.01.2025 08:15 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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If anyone's running staff training on building a classroom reading culture over the next few weeks, I've just added a session I delivered a few weeks ago to my Padlet. Lots of practical suggestions. Please feel free to download and use. padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...

04.01.2025 11:12 — 👍 92    🔁 34    💬 3    📌 0

I am looking for nativity or Christmas maths ideas for Y1. Has anyone got some ideas? I want them to learn the biblical story of Christmas through numbers. @hazelmpinner.bsky.social @minilebowski.bsky.social.

19.12.2024 16:03 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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@mrjamesmayhew.bsky.social
Simply brilliant concert. All the children in the hall were captivated. Stunning. And the pictures were raffled for charity. The orchestra was fab.

01.12.2024 17:13 — 👍 4    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1

#EduSky the 👑 of cardboard has arrived! Really really recommend following @darrellwakelam.bsky.social if you haven't come across him before.
Hi Darrell 👋🏻☺️

16.11.2024 21:19 — 👍 24    🔁 5    💬 3    📌 0
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a cartoon character says " principal party " in a living room ALT: a cartoon character says " principal party " in a living room

Are you a headteacher, serving or retired, a deputy or and assistant Head?
Of so, could you comment on this thread and I will put together a head teacher starter pack.
Please Repost for maximum reach.

10.11.2024 20:00 — 👍 72    🔁 71    💬 154    📌 6
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If you'd rather pay than give up your precious email address and then have to put up with my weekly email then you can: www.aidansevers.com/product-page...

12.09.2024 15:33 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
Microsoft OneDrive

For those interested in my researchED #rED24 presentation on the links between poor reading and poor behaviour, the slides can be found here:
1drv.ms/b/c/05a10243...

#EduSky #UKEd

12.09.2024 19:19 — 👍 6    🔁 8    💬 3    📌 0
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The Commission Conversations - Rachel Higgingson Episode · The Commission Conversations · In this 'Commission Conversation' Geoff Barton, Chair of the Commission on the Future of Oracy Education in England, talks to Rachel Higgingson about developin...

Listen to every single word of this brilliant conversation between Geof Barton and @creativehigg.bsky.social on the Oracy Commission Podcast. Just gets right to the heart of the power of oracy and learner centred pedagogies.
open.spotify.com/episode/2ytW...

10.09.2024 09:24 — 👍 31    🔁 17    💬 8    📌 2
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My Slides from ResearchEd National Conference 2024 Here are my slides from the ResearchEd National Conference 2024. ResearchEd 24 Direct Instruction In ActionDownload

NEW POST. My slides from ResearchEd National Conference 2024 tomneedhamteach.wordpress.com/2024/09/08/m...

08.09.2024 15:49 — 👍 24    🔁 9    💬 2    📌 0
Read Write Inc Lessons Set 1 Here are some lessons to support Read Write Inc

Anyone teaching phonemes? Want 5 minute teaching videos to play whilst you race about setting up activities? Want it in a Scottish accent because let’s face it - Scottish is cool! Look no further! #EduSkyPrimary #EYFS wakelet.com/wake/iJuI1u2...

02.09.2024 16:21 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

We’ve used them. A bit thin but ok.

26.08.2024 15:56 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Below are just some of the amazing picturebooks can be used for school assemblies based around equality, diversity and inclusion. There's a link to the full list on my Padlet. I hope it's useful. #Edusky padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...

24.08.2024 16:14 — 👍 68    🔁 24    💬 6    📌 2
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How I learn 26 names within 5 minutes I have been using this method since I was an NQT.  I am not sure how it came about, just developed over my first few weeks I think.  Mainly due to the fact that I used to hate it when teachers did not...

This is great, generally works.
mrsjobaker.wordpress.com/2018/05/31/h...

24.08.2024 13:27 — 👍 31    🔁 14    💬 9    📌 6
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Using picturebooks to broaden understanding…Books for studying World War 2. Just thought I’d put together a collection on picturebooks I would use if I were teaching World War II. In the past I’ve used a range of books to expand understanding about subjects. However the fact ...

I know lots of people use “Rose Blanche” when they study World Wars but here is a blog of other picturebooks I would use, all are true stories, wonderfully told and illustrated. They are powerful and moving and about the small actions that make a difference. smithsmm.wordpress.com/2023/12/29/u...

23.08.2024 09:07 — 👍 58    🔁 21    💬 11    📌 1
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For a little primary school teacher like me, receiving this excerpt as part of my first editorial review, has blown my mind.

Know anyone with a love for adventure and The Famous Five? If so, it would mean the world if they could give my debut novel a read! 😊✍🏼🧡

amzn.eu/d/hxnD78Y

22.08.2024 19:29 — 👍 7    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Hi UK teachers/schools/librarians!

I’ve got FIVE signed, dedicated and personalised postcards to giveaway!

No need to follow me - this isn’t Twitter, dahhlings - just share/tag some pals and I’ll choose some winners on 23.8.24!

#PrimaryEduSky #Skybrarians #EduSky

21.08.2024 09:25 — 👍 52    🔁 41    💬 13    📌 5
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