Adam Bushnell

‘A charming selection of wonder-filled, bite-sized legends from all over the world, retold in Bushnell’s inimitable style ... The kind of book the world needs right now.’ - Eleanor Conlon and Martin Vaux, podcasters and authors of The Three Ravens Folk TalesFolk Tales for Health and Wellbeing invites you on a journey of self-discovery and healing, through the timeless wisdom of stories and lessons passed down over many generations. This collection of folk tales from around the world will serve as a gentle guide, leading you to a more mindful, peaceful and present way of life. With over 30 years of training in mindfulness and meditation under various faith advisors, author and storyteller Adam Bushnell has carefully selected and retold these tales to inspire personal growth and wellbeing.

The Primary National Curriculum sets challenging expectations for the teaching of writing. Children must master the process of composition, redrafting, editing and writing final pieces. The book: *Provides practical advice for the teaching of writing *Demonstrates how to model writing for children *Includes examples of good classroom practice of modelling writing *Focuses on writing in different aspects of the curriculum *Provides guidance, case studies and theoretical perspectives to show readers how they can become writers with and for children The updated second edition includes: *Ideas for discussion in a seminar/staff meeting/CPD event *A new chapter enabling teachers to support children to bring their own cultures and ethnicities into their writing

The Primary National Curriculum sets challenging expectations for the teaching of writing. Children must master the process of composition, redrafting, editing and writing final pieces. The book: *Provides practical advice for the teaching of writing *Demonstrates how to model writing for children *Includes examples of good classroom practice of modelling writing *Focuses on writing in different aspects of the curriculum *Provides guidance, case studies and theoretical perspectives to show readers how they can become writers with and for children The updated second edition includes: *Ideas for discussion in a seminar/staff meeting/CPD event *A new chapter enabling teachers to support children to bring their own cultures and ethnicities into their writing

No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you! The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers. Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners. Experienced trio Adam Bushnell, Rob Smith (founder of The Literacy Shed) and David Waugh present 100 quick, exciting and inspiring writing activities for the primary classroom. Focusing on the underpinnings of literacy, including grammar, spelling and syntax, this must-have book provides ideas for '30-minute writes' – fun and engaging writing activities that can be completed within 30 minutes. The ideas can be completed in a standalone literacy session focusing on a particular writing skill, or incorporated into a longer session relating to literacy or even other subjects. With cross-curriculum links to blend writing and other subject areas such as history, art, PE, music and more, 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Writing is ideal for all teachers looking for fresh, invigorating ideas that have been tried and tested in primary classrooms. Written by experts in their field, 100 Ideas books offer practical ideas for busy teachers. They include step-by-step instructions, teaching tips, taking it further ideas and online resources. Follow the conversation on Twitter using #100Ideas

In order to teach writing effectively, teachers must be able to model writing effectively to children. The Primary National Curriculum sets challenging expectations for the teaching of writing. Children must master the process of composition, redrafting, editing and writing final pieces. Increased emphasis on spelling, punctuation and grammar may leave some teachers and trainee teachers lacking ideas for developing children's writing beyond transcription and into composition. It is important that they are able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding, as well as the practical applications of both transcriptional and compositional aspects of writing.

Join the cadets Mira, Jay, Kai and Luna in Mythic Park as they learn to look after the mythical creatures that live there. Reading Champion Graphic readers is a new strand in the Reading Champion programme. Each story follows the adventures of the same set of characters in exciting comic book form, perfect for encouraging reluctant readers. The books have been book banded to support children's reading in the classroom. Mythical Creature Cadets books have all been banded at book band 10 White.

Join the cadets Mira, Jay, Kai and Luna in Mythic Park as they learn to look after the mythical creatures that live there. In this story, the cadets are checking the path markers in the shifting forest when a copy fox comes along. The fox is lost, but how can the cadets get him back to his habitat when the trees keep moving? Reading Champion Graphic readers is a new strand in the Reading Champion programme. Each story follows the adventures of the same set of characters in exciting comic book form, perfect for encouraging reluctant readers. The books have been book banded to support children's reading in the classroom. Mythical Creature Cadets books have all been banded at book band 10 White.

Join the cadets Mira, Jay, Kai and Luna in Mythic Park as they learn to look after the mythical creatures that live there. In this story, the cadets are checking the lagoon in the water caverns when a lantern turtle bursts out of the murky water. Why has the algae stopped glowing, and how can the cadets restore the lagoon? Reading Champion Graphic readers is a new strand in the Reading Champion programme. Each story follows the adventures of the same set of characters in exciting comic book form, perfect for encouraging reluctant readers. The books have been book banded to support children's reading in the classroom. Mythical Creature Cadets books have all been banded at book band 10 White.

Join the cadets Mira, Jay, Kai and Luna in Mythic Park as they learn to look after the mythical creatures that live there. In this story, the cadets are checking the dragon eggs in the fire highlands when a dragon egg rolls away! How can they get it back? Reading Champion Graphic readers is a new strand in the Reading Champion programme. Each story follows the adventures of the same set of characters in exciting comic book form, perfect for encouraging reluctant readers. The books have been book banded to support children's reading in the classroom. Mythical Creature Cadets books have all been banded at book band 10 White.

Join a group of four kid detectives and help them find out about STEM while developing problem solving, observation and deduction, and investigating skills

Join a group of four kid detectives and help them find out about STEM while developing problem solving, observation and deduction, and investigating skills

Now in full colour, the new edition of the bestselling Descriptosaurus Story Writing is a must-have resource for primary classrooms. Fully updated to reflect the DfE Writing Framework, it equips children aged 5-9 with the tools to expand their descriptive vocabulary and understand how to construct compelling narrative texts. Packed with practical guidance, this book provides essential building blocks for writing, helping young learners overcome the cognitive challenges of mastering words, phrases, clauses, and sentences. Combining proven methods with innovative approaches, it dramatically improves children’s knowledge, understanding, and application of language, grammar, and punctuation in KS1 and KS2. This exciting new edition includes: Vocabulary for settings, characters, sensory descriptions, and dialogue. Five model narratives written in different styles and levels of difficulty. Resources for poetry to encourage creative language play. A grammar-in-context section showcasing effective methods like sentence imitation, innovation, combining, and expansion. New sections exploring the use of AI to enhance literacy development. Accessible and easy-to-follow, Descriptosaurus Story Writing is an indispensable resource that provides a step-by-step approach to assist young writers in mastering sentence construction whilst empowering them to craft their own stories with confidence and creativity.

Join a group of four kid detectives and help them find out about STEM while developing problem solving, observation and deduction, and investigating skills

Join a group of four kid detectives and help them find out about STEM while developing problem solving, observation and deduction, and investigating skills