Rebecca the Reader retweeted
'If we want children to develop a genuine appreciation of poetry, to experience the joy of creating their own poems, dipping into a collection with a friend, or performing a poem to the class, we must embed it as part of a school’s reading culture.'
jonbiddle2.substack.com/p/us…
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
If it's useful to anyone then all my whole class reading lessons for the past couple of years are in here and I routinely add new ones when I plan them. Worth mentioning most of them link to our wider curriculum so might not be completely relevant.
drive.google.com/drive/folde…
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
My 2026-27 overview of picturebook assembly suggestions is now ready. I've continued to focus on empathy and inclusion, linking the book selections to significant dates across the year.
I really hope it's useful. The link can be found here: padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/readin…
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
Delighted by the response to my picturebook assembly overview. It's great to hear that people are finding it useful.
If you missed it last time, you can find the link here:
padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/readin…
There are also links to the lists from the previous two years.
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
Most read blogs on Check ‘Em Out Books for July 2026
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10. The Neverland Thieves
9. Impossible Creatures: The Neverfear
8. Monsieur Mustard
7. Happy Hills
6. Jekyll vs Hyde
5. Dragonborn 2
4. Dogs and Bears
3. The Line
2. Bone Head
1. The Wild Ones
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
Loved the first “Shadow Thieves” by @PeterEBurns.
“Island of Skulls” is a brilliant sequel. It takes us back into that amazing world. It is a high-stakes adventure packed with danger and mystery. From ruthless enemies to booby-trapped ruins, it’s unputdownable. Fabulous!
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
👀📚Check out my JUNE 2026 Children’s Books I’m Most Excited About video over on my YouTube channel. Please subscribe!
📖🌟Each month, I put together #ComingSoon videos previewing my most anticipated children’s books releases to bump up your TBRs!
➡️ youtu.be/aPCpOLgHThU?feature…
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
I made a Kahoot quiz based on this maths KO (but it’s essentially just a quiz on a wide variety of KS2 maths so anyone can use it) - ideal for last week of SATs revision!
create.kahoot.it/share/year-…
Maths (one page) & SPAG (double-sided) revision sheets ✨
- Send them home to parents
- Children quiz each other
- Display big versions on the wall
Download for free (colour & b/w versions) from this y6 guide (they’re in the first few pages):
tinyurl.com/Year6guide
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
Lucy Strange is one of only a handful of authors who gets automatic promotion to the top of my reading pile. Murder on a Midsummer Night is an absolute treat. A cosy midsummer murder, combining mystery and suspense with a wide range of eccentric characters. It's a lot of fun.
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
@EleFountain is a cracking author.
Has anyone else read any of her books? I'm a huge fan so I'm wondering which ones people have enjoyed.
thegreatbritishbookworm.word…
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
I know asking for resources is a bit old hat on here now 😔 but I’m looking to get the children to create a ‘big picture’ history timeline. So putting key events and civilizations in one timeline so they can see where the Ancient Greeks ‘fit’. Does anyone have anything like this?
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
Still amazed that I’ve got an early read of Six Weeks, the latest powerful read from @EarlyTrain & Joe Todd-Stanton 📖 I can’t wait to meet Alfie! Coming 4/6. Thanks SO much Matt & @HachetteKids
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
Over the past six years, I’ve loved writing a regular reading column in Educate magazine. Almost forty articles later, covering graphic novels, empathy, peer recommendations, reading aloud, and much more, I’ve gathered them all on my Padlet.
padlet.com/Jon.../reading-fo…
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
The line-up of authors, poets and illustrators for EmpathyLab’s Empathy Day festival (4th–11th June) is absolutely stunning. Sessions feature @MichaelRosenYes, Tom Percival, Patrice Lawrence, @whatSFSaid, Manjeet Mann and Louie Stowell. More info here: empathylab.uk/empathy-day
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
I'm running a rare (cos I never have time any more) Whole Class Reading In KS2 Zoom on Sunday morning at 10am next week, if anyone fancies it. I know it's short notice. Retweets appreciated if anyone's still here.
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Rebecca the Reader retweeted
Join us on 19 March for a free online seminar exploring why we're reading less by choice and how to bring back the love for books!
🔗 Register now and be part of the conversation: ow.ly/OhYu50Ygzi4
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
One to use alongside The Wild Robot as a whole class text.
thegreatbritishbookworm.word…
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
Daisy Hirst’s “There Is Not Usually a Hole” is the best kind of shaggy dog/ cat story - playful, quietly brave, and full of trust in young readers. Dark tunnels, found friends, and humour in what’s left unsaid. Simple, smart, and deeply satisfying. A joy! #PicturebookPage
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
👀📚Check out my FEBRUARY 2026 Children’s Books I’m Most Excited About video over on my YouTube channel. Please subscribe!
📖🌟Each month, I put together #ComingSoon videos previewing my most anticipated children’s books releases to bump up your TBRs!
➡️ youtu.be/qRtkREuevQw?feature…
Rebecca the Reader retweeted
'6 strategies to support reading for students with SEND'
"Shared reading, done well, may just be one of the most important things that students with special needs do and learn in classrooms, so focusing on doing is effectively is well worth our time."
alexquigley.co.uk/6-strategi…
