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Promoting reading for pleasure in a big way!
Primary school teacher Kerry Lamont tells us how her school are getting pupils engaged and loving reading with their new campaign ‘So Caol!’
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Read & Respond: Books You’ll Love to Teach
Read & Respond is one of our best-loved teaching resources. For a limited time, you can buy 3 Read & Respond teaching resources and book packs for the price of 2 using the discount code READ342 at the checkout.
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Reading for Pleasure week 2018
Between 23rd-27th April 2018 Scholastic will be celebrating Reading for Pleasure week.
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How to set up an FCE speaking task
English Language Teacher Martin Wilson explains how you can best set up an FCE speaking task.
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Billingborough Primary School Case Study
A case study on the use of the Scholastic National Curriculum Textbooks in Billingborough Primary School.
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Bestselling author Melinda Salisbury returns with her brand new novel: State of Sorrow
Teen and YA bestselling author Melinda Salisbury describes the influences behind her latest novel State of Sorrow, and recommends her top picks from our Teen Book Club.
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Kings Hill School Case Study
A case study on the use of the Scholastic Reading Audit and Scholastic Reading Pro in Kings Hill School.
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IELTS Reading – Tips and common mistakes to avoid
English Language Teacher Martin Wilson explains how you can best help your students tackle the IELTS Reading task.
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Thank you!
Thank you to everyone for all of the effort and enthusiasm that has gone into making Scholastic and Travelling Book Fairs such amazing reading events despite the recent weather problems.
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PM Case study
Kirkhill Primary School in Aberdeen has been using Scholastic’s award-winning PM resources since August 2017
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Was your Book Fair disrupted by snow?
As well as causing travel chaos and school closures, last week’s snowfall also disrupted many Book Fairs across the country.
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Caroline Chisholm School Case Study
A case study on the use of the Scholastic Reading Audit and connectors programme in Caroline Chisholm School.
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Book Fair Organiser celebrates her 60th Book Fair
Mrs June Munden has been running Book Fairs since 1988! The 1st March is the first day of her 60th fair, so we interviewed her to find out more about her 30 years experience of running Book Fairs.
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Teaching Your Native Language
This International Mother Language Day we’re discussing the complexities of teaching your native language as a second language.
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Important information for schools in Scotland
Scholastic have been accepted onto the Scotland Excel tender SXL 06-17.
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Win a £50 John Lewis voucher
This World Book Day, we’re offering you the chance to win a £50 John Lewis voucher with We Are Writers.
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Our top rated resources from Scholastic Resource Bank
Discover some of our best reviewed teaching resources and find out how they can save you time and inspire your classes.
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Rewards are changing
The way your Scholastic Rewards work is changing – find out how this will affect you.
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Enjoying the dark humour of children’s books
Primary school teacher Jonny Walker tells us why funny books for children are so delightfully and darkly humorous, and recommends some of his favourites.
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Current state of ELT in UK
English Language Teacher Martin Wilson looks at how various external forces have impacted on the state of ELT in the UK.
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Lollies Nominees Visit A School
Last week we sent Lollies nominated author Alan Macdonald and illustrator Sarah McIntyre, creators of The Prince of Pants, to a school. Find out what they got up to!
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Michael Rosen is supporting We Are Writers
We want to turn more pupils than ever into published authors – and Michael Rosen is here to help us do it!
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The Joy of Wordless Texts
Wordless texts are a great levelled introduction to reading. Here’s why you should have them in your classroom!
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Book Fair Gift Vouchers
Book Fair Gift Vouchers are the simple, secure way to ensure a child gets the books they want when the Book Fair arrives and are perfect if a parent can’t make it to the Book Fair.
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Q&A with Lisa Thompson
Welcome back to our author Q&As! To kick off our 2018 Q&As we are featuring bestselling author of The Goldfish Boy and The Light Jar, Lisa Thompson.
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Five Ways to Run an Awesome Book Fair
Lucas Maxwell, Librarian at Glenthorne High School, gives his top five ways to run a brilliant Book Fair and how to get pupils engaged and involved with reading.
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120 years and still going strong – the enduring appeal of Enid Blyton
It might be 120 years since Enid Blyton was born, but her appeal has not diminished. We take a look at what makes this author so appealing to readers, and what inspired her to write.
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Story Cures for Scholastic
Ella and Susan, who wrote The Story Cure: How to Keep Children Happy, Healthy and Wise, have put together a selection of great books to see your kids through the difficult stages in their lives.
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Christmas Gift Guide – Books for 7-11
In this gift guide for 7-11 year-olds we try to find new books to match to the newly independent readers in your family…
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Christmas Gift Guide – Books for 11+
We’re recommending some of favourite books to buy teens this Christmas!
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Book Fairs: Rewards and Payment
It’s easy to claim Rewards and pay for your Scholastic Book Fair! Here are the things you need to know.
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Stories and anecdotes from the ELT Classroom
English Language Teacher Martin Wilson tells us funny stories that the quirks of the English language have caused in his classroom.
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Q&A with Caleb Zane Huett
Welcome back to our author Q&As! This month we’re welcoming Caleb Zane Huett.
Caleb Zane Huett is a playwright, indie bookseller, and undercover reindeer. He’s a graduate of the University of Georgia and… -
Christmas Gift Guide – Books for 0-7
In this gift guide for the 0-7s we try to find new books to match to the youngest readers in your life…
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ELT Readers – Festive Favourites
Our ELT Readers are a series of graded readers for English learners. Featuring best-loved stories and characters, they are a great way to inspire your students.
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Keep track of MFL festive holidays!
At this time of year it can seem like the celebrations never stop so keep track with this handy list!
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Scholastic Book Parties: Running a stall and party at a school or nursery fair
Our Digital Marketer Hayley recently ran a Scholastic Book Party at her daughter’s preschool’s fete and raised over £120. She tells us how she did it, what worked and what’s worth remembering.
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Book Fair Takeover School of the Year Award 16/17
Winner of the Book Fair Takeover School of the Year Award 16/17, Laura Comerford, writes about her experience of running the project and allowing her Year 6 class to take over their Scholastic Book Fair.
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Anda’s Day at Scholastic
When Anda, aged 10, visited Scholastic HQ as part of Takeover Day 2017, we asked her to write a blog about her day as a Children’s Publisher and Marketeer.
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Children’s books from only £1 at our Belfast Warehouse Sale
At our warehouse sales we offer a wide range of discounted children’s books and teaching resources.
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Scholastic’s #GiveABook 2017: What book would you give?
We’ve got the perfect book to unwrap children’s imaginations this Christmas with our best ever Christmas Bookshop overflowing with over 600 books, money saving packs and fabulous, festive treats expertly selected and…
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Anda’s Book Picks
When Anda, aged 10, visited Scholastic HQ as part of Takeover Day 2017, we asked her to write a blog about her favourite books available from Scholastic Book Fairs. Here are her top picks, and why she thinks you should…
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Bring Festivities into Your Classroom
‘Tis the holiday season! We’ve got some ideas to keep students engaged in language classes this Christmas.
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Q&A with Billy Merrell
Welcome back to our author Q&As! This month we’re welcoming Billy Merrell.
Billy Merrell was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. He is a writer of both poetry and prose,... -
IELTS Listening – Tips and common mistakes to avoid
English Language Teacher Martin Wilson gives advice on helping students to tackle the IELTS Listening task.
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Poetry and Performance with Paul Cookson
Author and poet Paul Cookson went on tour to Northern Irish schools, performing his poetry and encouraging children to get into reading, writing and performing themselves!
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Reading recommendations for Armistice Day
This year, Armistice Day marks 99 years since the end of the First World War. Here are some brilliant, thought-provoking fiction and non-fiction titles for your children to read this Armistice Day.
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“Scholastic is our secret weapon!”: Christmas grotto gift ideas
Jo Crawford, treasurer of a PTA for a large infant school in Brighton, tells us why her PTA buys through Scholastic and takes us through her top picks if you are on the hunt for class presents or Christmas fair grotto gifts.
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Anti-Bullying Week: All Different, All Equal
With Anti-Bullying Week just around the corner we wanted to take a moment to highlight some brilliant stories that deal with being different.
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Non-Fiction Treats for Under the Tree
*Struggling to find a fabulous read for a special teenager in your life this festive season? Well look no further! We’ve collated a list of our very favourite young adult and teen reads so that this year your Christmas…
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Picture Books for the Christmas List!
*To make your Christmas shopping a little easier this year we’ve created a list of our favourite picture books from 2017. From superheros, to owls, to the ugliest animals on the savannah… We’ve got a variety of perfect…
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Chapter Books for your Christmas Wish List
Come on in for some chapter book stocking-filler suggestions! From Goldfish Boy to a Bookshop Girl, to a Boy, a Bird and a Coffinmaker, we’ve got a stellar selection of treats for you this Christmas…
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Festive Treats from Teen Fiction
Struggling to find a fabulous read for a special teenager in your life this festive season? Well look no further! We’ve collated a list of our very favourite young adult and teen reads so that this year your Christmas…
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Q&A with Inbali Iserles
Welcome to the first in our brand new series of author Q&As! First up is Inbali Iserles, an award-winning writer and an irrepressible animal-lover. She is one of the team of authors behind the New York Times...
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How do I start a Scholastic Book Club?
We’ve got plenty of brilliants reads for children to get stuck into! Refresh your memory on how to set up your Book Club and then get browsing…
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Spooktacular Suggestions for Halloween
Halloween is almost here and this year we’ve collated a FANG-tastic selection of our favourite reads to get you into the SPIRIT !
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‘Tis the Season to Read: Our November Book Club Highlights
Now that the festive season is almost upon us, it’s time to start thinking about filling stockings and giving gifts! We’ve compiled a handy list of our top picks on the latest Book Club offer.