Super Sleuths with Sharna Jackson and Robin Stevens
Become a Dynamic Story Detective with the
Murder Most Unladylike and High-Rise Mystery series
2nd level
Activities suitable for Primary 5-7 classes
Voices from the Past with Patrice Lawrence and Bali Rai
Discover unsung stories through history with Diver’s Daughter: A Tudor Story and Now or Never: A Dunkirk Story
Awesome Science Questions Answered with Dr. Emily Grossman
Explore your inquisitive side with Brain-fizzing Facts
Get Adventurous with Lily Dyu and Helen Skelton
Explore the world and dream BIG with Fantastic Female Adventurers and Wild Girl
Find out Your Superpower with Samantha Baines
Explore difference as something to be celebrated in Harriet Versus the Galaxy
Taking Poems off the Page with Joseph Coelho
Explore the art of poetry performance with Poems Aloud
Yours Faithfully: Letter Writing with Leyla Josephine
This reflective writing exercise, devised by our Citizen Schools Writer in Residence, helps provide a structure for a personal piece of writing.
The Teeny Weeny Genie: A Sensory Story
Creating a sensory story to accompany Julia Donaldson’s
magical new picture book.
A Squash and a Squeeze: A Sensory Story
Creating a Sensory Story to accompany a Julia Donaldson classic!
Word Box: Making a Game out of Writing with Leyla Josephine
Even reluctant writers will find their voice using this playful exercise.
I Am: Writing a Self-Portrait Poem with Leyla Josephine
Learn how to write poetry about yourself without worrying about structure or rhyming in this resource written by our Citizen Schools Writer in Residence Leyla Josephine.
Self Portraits: The Original Selfie with Leyla Josephine
Exploring identity and the way you present yourself to others.
Finding Your Place in the World
American author and king of cool Kwame Alexander shares his top tips for building confidence in young people
Generating Unusual Ideas for Creative Writing
Explore different ways to kick start some creative writing
Powerful Forces with Emily Dodd
Learn more about the awesome power of nature with author and science communicator Emily Dodd