Here, at Literacy Tree, we adore non-fiction literature and strongly believe we are living in a golden age of non-fiction publishing. Many recently-published, non-fiction books are presenting information in engaging, innovative ways that are sure to open up new worlds…
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We are passionate about representation and inclusion in the books we choose for the Literary Curriculum. It is essential that children see themselves and their lives in literature they read. Equally, literature should act as the window to new realities…
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The definition of refuge is ‘the state of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger or difficulty’. Books are of course one way of seeking refuge; we escape from the real world by throwing ourselves into a literary one, enveloping…
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It’s been quite the year, 2022, with so many global events: multiple political changes; changes within the British monarchy; a global recession; war in Ukraine: the worsening climate crisis. These are difficult times for so many and the uncertainty of…
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Janine is a Deputy Headteacher and Language, Literacy and Communication Lead in Bridgend. Her main area of interest is communication through written and oral forms that helps children to share their views, become confident individuals and have a voice. Janine…
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Dan is an Assistant Principal at Yew Tree Primary Academy with the responsibilities of leading whole school curriculum, assessment, and English. He is also the Lead KS2 Moderator for Knowsley as well as being a Literacy Tree Lead Teacher. Literary…
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With the new academic year now well-underway, the heady, long days of summer may seem a distant memory. Nights are drawing in and we might be in search of books that take us to other places; provide a welcome distraction…
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The first school I ever taught in was a stone’s throw from the sea, in an area of significant deprivation on the South Coast. Safe to assume then, as a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed NQT, that our first topic of ‘Seaside…
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There are a lot of big changes for children to deal with in a new school year – some exciting, some daunting: new teacher; new routines; new things to learn and of course new books to read. Whilst thoughtful, planned…
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Economic, political and environmental instability is adding stress to a global society that has felt under pressure for some time now. Many of us are mentally and emotionally depleted following the Covid-19 pandemic and some now face poverty on an…
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When I was introduced to The Literary Curriculum, I was intrigued. I had always felt, strongly, a pull to centre children’s literature within my literacy provision. So, to find such a thorough and well-structured bank of planning sequences, based on…
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Children are naturally drawn to the mystery and wonder of space exploration and naturally ask big questions about our planet Earth and its place in the universe. With much ground being broken in space technology over the last year, it…
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With the summer holidays already begun for some of our members and just around the corner for others, we’ve been busy planning our reading: books we’ll devour in one sitting; books we’ll guzzle and gorge upon on long journeys; and…
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We were so pleased to hear the news that the wonderful poet, playwright and author, Joseph Coelho has been named the new Children’s Laureate. We have had the pleasure of working with Joseph and seeing him in action during school…
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Courage and bravery are so often portrayed as overt, physical heroics, involving dramatic rescues and acts of daring but isn’t courage other things, too? Daring to follow a dream is courage; being a truth-teller is courage. Courage is going to…
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Science comes instinctually to many children as from an early age they begin to ask all sorts of tricky questions which can very soon test our general knowledge as adults! Children want to understand cause-and-effect in the world they observe…
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Pride and celebration are this month’s themes: pride in ourselves and each other and celebrating our worlds and the realities of others. This includes elevating perceptions of others through acknowledgement of what makes them different – including what others enjoy–…
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We are often asked how to support children to be independent writers, especially as moderation and end-of-year assessments loom. The concept of supporting children towards independence could sound like a contradiction-in-terms, but it is a concept that underpins all our…
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