With the new academic year approaching, this picturebook assembly overview might be useful to people. The suggested books cover themes around empathy, inclusion and diversity, and are all texts I've used in the classroom. Any shares appreciated. Link here: padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...
21.08.2025 10:59 β π 22 π 12 π¬ 0 π 0
Just finished rewriting the overview for a weekly picturebook assembly which focuses on empathy, inclusion and diversity. It's still a work in progress but please feel free to use and adapt. All shares appreciated. The link is on my Padlet: padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...
14.08.2025 09:56 β π 35 π 19 π¬ 1 π 1
I would be very keen to read the write up as and when you do one. It's an area I'm looking to develop further after being inspired by some of the things I've heard yours do π
03.07.2025 21:39 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Thank you π
23.06.2025 20:32 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Is it possible to repost the link please as I can't seem to access or copy it? Thanks
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My class have fully embraced your idea of daily 'pod' time (poem of the day) and they have fallen in love with poetry since. They're always reading it, writing it and performing it. It's now time to spread their love of poetry to the rest of the school through these great ideas in the blog π
11.05.2025 21:15 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
SPRING GIVEAWAY!
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21.03.2025 17:33 β π 13 π 17 π¬ 2 π 4
Book talk is an essential part of building a classroom reading culture but can be quite tricky to get up and running. Our Reading Champions came up with a list of about sixty questions that can help get the conversations started. Hopefully they're useful. padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...
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04.03.2025 23:16 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
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Paul Simon - You Can Call Me Al (Official Video)
youtu.be/uq-gYOrU8bA?... One my dad always used to play me when I was little and it never fails to cheer me up! @grahamandre.bsky.social #FebMusicChallenge2025
10.02.2025 18:51 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Can I have 4? π€ Perseverance
29.01.2025 22:05 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Oasis! Felt pretty smug last year knowing that I could avoid all the drama of trying to get tickets for their concerts!
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@readingrocks.bsky.social will you be selling anymore of your 'ask me what I'm reading' pins?
13.01.2025 21:30 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
A Christmas tree with the novels BLACK HOLE CINEMA CLUB and ESCAPE ROOM by Christopher Edge underneath the branches. What a truly festive sight that warms the heart. And you've got the chance to recreate this heartwarming scene in your own household by entering the giveaway - and also by heading to your favourite bookshop to buy copies of both books for everyone you love! Merry Christmas!
I think these books would make a perfect pair under a Christmas tree this year so to make this come true for somebody it's time for a festive giveaway!
Repost, like and follow for the chance to win a signed copy of both books. Winner chosen at random at 11am Monday 16 December. UK only. Good luck!
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Why read books? Because reading opens minds & hearts. It helps us imagine different lives and different worlds; it can help us build a better world. So please keep reading books with kids, and encouraging them to read. There is nothing more important. #literacy #books #reading
02.12.2024 20:36 β π 743 π 177 π¬ 14 π 10
Where/how do you go about signing up for these kinds of things in the future?
24.11.2024 23:05 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Iβve got 6 copies of Code Name Kingfisher to give away to one lucky winner.
Simply repost this and make sure youβre following me. Iβll choose one lucky winner at random on Sunday 1st of December.
24.11.2024 21:16 β π 32 π 44 π¬ 7 π 1
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To celebrate the release of The Great Fox Revealed on audiobook, narrated by the fantastic Charlie Sanderson, I'm giving away a free download.
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22.11.2024 06:32 β π 15 π 12 π¬ 1 π 3
The perfect way to spend a wet and stormy day. I've just finished this phenomenal book and I'm reeling from the emotional rollercoaster I've been on! What an incredible book and series! π€© When does book 5 come out??? @afsteadman.bsky.social
23.11.2024 11:22 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Ha ha! Love this! I definitely make lots of these faces in the classroom!
21.11.2024 21:49 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
It would have to be Phoenix π¦βπ₯ please as that's the only one I haven't read yet!
17.11.2024 23:43 β π 2 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I'm not on social media a lot right now, working very hard on my new book, trying to get it done in less than 9 years this time! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. Repost & follow to enter, & say which one you'd like - closes Dec 14! #KidLitUK
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