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Hi, We are Sally and Amanda from Guinea Pig Education. We present a range of complimentary teaching aids and workbooks to use in your classroom or as homework – in both print and digital format. We aim to raise reading standards and to develop literacy skills, with our ‘fun for kids’ phonic reading resources. We also offer support for pupils aged 4-16 years. We highly recommend our comprehension and creative writing resources - which build confidence and develop imagination.

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Hi, We are Sally and Amanda from Guinea Pig Education. We present a range of complimentary teaching aids and workbooks to use in your classroom or as homework – in both print and digital format. We aim to raise reading standards and to develop literacy skills, with our ‘fun for kids’ phonic reading resources. We also offer support for pupils aged 4-16 years. We highly recommend our comprehension and creative writing resources - which build confidence and develop imagination.
There’s An Alien At Christmas (Zoggy The Friendly Alien series) 3-7 years
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There’s An Alien At Christmas (Zoggy The Friendly Alien series) 3-7 years

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There’s An Alien At Christmas A fun story to read to your class this Christmas. Zoggy, the alien, has been invited to Dan’s house for Christmas to join in the festive fun, but he doesn’t know what to expect. When he arrives, Dan is already tucked up in bed fast asleep, and there’s another visitor, a man dressed in white fur. Should Zoggy wake Dan and tell him? Zoggy is in for a few surprises. Guinea Pig Education presents the Zoggy the Alien series about a cute little alien who lands on Earth. Will he be accepted? What will he feel as he tries to fit in with life on Earth? This series introduces inclusiveness as Zoggy finds out that he is loved and accepted. He is given help with all those things he meets like fear and anxiousness. Yes, these books are bang up-to-date, full of lessons to be learned and will be loved by children of 3 to 7 years.
There's An Impatient Alien At The Fair (3-7 years)
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There's An Impatient Alien At The Fair (3-7 years)

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Zoggy, the friendly alien, shows ‘attitude’ at the fair. He wonders if the rides will be fast enough and he really can not see any point in waiting in a queue. But, his friendship with Dan means more. He listens to Dan, who teaches him that he must be patient. Sometimes, it is more important to please your friends than yourself. Guinea Pig Education presents the Zoggy the Alien series about a cute little alien who lands on Earth. Will he be accepted? What will he feel as he tries to fit in with life on Earth? This series introduces inclusiveness as Zoggy finds out that he is loved and accepted. He is given help with all those things he meets like fear and anxiousness. Yes, these books are bang up-to-date, full of lessons to be learned and will be loved by children of 3 to 7 years.
There's An Alien In Danger At The Sea (3-7 years)
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There's An Alien In Danger At The Sea (3-7 years)

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Zoggy, the alien, is whinging because he is too hot and has to download some beach things, he has forgotten to bring. He refuses to play in the sand with Dan because he does not see the point in digging on such a hot day. Instead, he shows off, downloading a much superior sandcastle, than the one Dan has made. But, while he is bragging, the tide comes in. Can anyone help an alien in trouble? Guinea Pig Education presents the Zoggy the Alien series about a cute little alien who lands on Earth. Will he be accepted? What will he feel as he tries to fit in with life on Earth? This series introduces inclusiveness as Zoggy finds out that he is loved and accepted. He is given help with all those things he meets like fear and anxiousness. Yes, these books are bang up-to-date, full of lessons to be learned and will be loved by children of 3 to 7 years.
There's An Anxious Alien In The Park (3-7 years)
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There's An Anxious Alien In The Park (3-7 years)

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Zoggy, the friendly alien, is just loving all these bugs in the fresh, green leaves that he sees in the park. But, then his mood changes… He gets very anxious. He discovers that his metal body is unable to do the same things human children can do. Worse than this, he suspects another alien is following him around, and he becomes very agitated. Thankfully, a faithful friend is nearby to help and listen to his worries. Guinea Pig Education presents the Zoggy the Alien series about a cute little alien who lands on Earth. Will he be accepted? What will he feel as he tries to fit in with life on Earth? This series introduces inclusiveness as Zoggy finds out that he is loved and accepted. He is given help with all those things he meets like fear and anxiousness. Yes, these books are bang up-to-date, full of lessons to be learned and will be loved by children of 3 to 7 years
There's A Crazy Alien On The Road (3-7 years)
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There's A Crazy Alien On The Road (3-7 years)

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Imagine living on a planet where you can have everything you want at the touch of a button. Zoggy comes from such a planet. He is spoilt and wants everything he sees immediately. He wants the Ferrari he sees in the garage showroom. The selfish alien wastes no time in driving the car recklessly along Earth roads. He does not care if he breaks the law, until he becomes aware of flashing lights behind him. This is all it takes to make an alien rethink. Guinea Pig Education presents the Zoggy the Alien series about a cute little alien who lands on Earth. Will he be accepted? What will he feel as he tries to fit in with life on Earth? This series introduces inclusiveness as Zoggy finds out that he is loved and accepted. He is given help with all those things he meets like fear and anxiousness. Yes, these books are bang up-to-date, full of lessons to be learned and will be loved by children of 3 to 7 years.
Look At 'Shapes' With Charlie Cheerleader (MathsLand School Work Pack) 9-12 years
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Look At 'Shapes' With Charlie Cheerleader (MathsLand School Work Pack) 9-12 years

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11 pages Look At ‘Shapes’ With Charlie Cheerleader Charlie Cheerleader looks at the properties of 2D shapes. A series of fun maths work packs, to teach basic numeracy skills for 9-12 year olds. Comical cartoon characters,such as Felicity Factor and Max Multiple are on hand to help children with maths concepts they struggle with. These packs can be used at home to reinforce work down in school and as a support material to use in school alongside other schemes. Each pack includes exercises with answers, to enable the teacher or parent to assess if the child has understood the math’s concept learnt.
It's Fun To Write About My Daily Life (Time To Write A Diary Work Pack) 6-9 years
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It's Fun To Write About My Daily Life (Time To Write A Diary Work Pack) 6-9 years

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23 pages It’s Fun To Write A Diary About My Daily Life This pack includes a real child’s diary, written by seven year old Ellie Mae. The child should read the examples and then fill in the pages. They should use the prompts to record details from their daily life, (from the school day or weekend events). The child can zoom in on anything that inspires them - giving facts and opinions and saying how they felt and why. This series of lively work packs encourages children of 6-9 years to record their personal experiences in a diary. This will enable the child to practice their writing skills independently and to express their ideas freely. It will encourage them to write in more detail. A diary is usually written in present tense. It is an informal piece of writing and may contain some colloquial English. Diaries are fun to write and to re-read later. Older children will enjoy re-reading their old ‘news’ books, years and years later. Encourage the child to write a diary everyday, once a week or just at special times, such as, Christmas or in the summer holidays, in the form of a journal.
Prompts For Writing A Persuasive Leaflet (GCSE English Writing Work Pack)
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Prompts For Writing A Persuasive Leaflet (GCSE English Writing Work Pack)

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Prompts For Writing A Persuasive Leaflet (GCSE English Writing Work Pack) This pack includes four prompts for GCSE creative writing. The form is to produce a leaflet. The purpose is to inform and persuade. The intended audience is parents or people looking for self catering holiday accommodation. There are four examples included, plus two pages on how the student should structure their work and the use of literary techniques These work packs provide essential creative writing practice for the new GCSE English exam. They will help GCSE students prepare for their exam, whether they are students in years 9, 10 or 11. The packs provide practise in different forms of writing, for example, articles, blogs and letters. These resources help students to write in a tone appropriate to purpose and audience. They instruct the student how to write from different perspectives or viewpoints and present a balanced argument. As well as, using appropriate tone and language. For example, learning to use: formal or informal register, language devices like rhetoric and groups of three and punctuation, such as variation of sentences for effect.
What Techniques Do We Use To Write Persuasively? (GCSE English Writing Work Pack)
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What Techniques Do We Use To Write Persuasively? (GCSE English Writing Work Pack)

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What Techniques Do We Use To Write Persuasively? (GCSE English Writing Work Pack) This resource includes a list of emotive words to make your reader feel sympathetic. Also included is a list of connectives and linking words or phrases to help you structure your paragraphs. These work packs provide essential creative writing practice for the new GCSE English exam. They will help GCSE students prepare for their exam, whether they are students in years 9, 10 or 11. The packs provide practise in different forms of writing, for example, articles, blogs and letters. These resources help students to write in a tone appropriate to purpose and audience. They instruct the student how to write from different perspectives or viewpoints and present a balanced argument. As well as, using appropriate tone and language. For example, learning to use: formal or informal register, language devices like rhetoric and groups of three and punctuation, such as variation of sentences for effect.
Prompts For Writing To Appeal To The Reader (GCSE English Writing Work Pack)
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Prompts For Writing To Appeal To The Reader (GCSE English Writing Work Pack)

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Prompts For Writing To Appeal To The Reader (GCSE English Writing Work Pack) In this resource the student is asked to write an informal blog, email or letter to appeal for money or help. The purpose of their writing is to persuade. Their audience is people who can give money and young people/teenagers to join in a charity walk or give their time to help in a day centre. In this pack the student will learn how to structure their work into paragraphs and use language techniques i.e. rhetoric and the pronoun ‘we’ to identify with the reader. This resource also includes a letter persuading Alan Sweetener to give them a top job in his company. These work packs provide essential creative writing practice for the new GCSE English exam. They will help GCSE students prepare for their exam, whether they are students in years 9, 10 or 11. The packs provide practise in different forms of writing, for example, articles, blogs and letters. These resources help students to write in a tone appropriate to purpose and audience. They instruct the student how to write from different perspectives or viewpoints and present a balanced argument. As well as, using appropriate tone and language. For example, learning to use: formal or informal register, language devices like rhetoric and groups of three and punctuation, such as variation of sentences for effect.
Discursive Essay Writing For GCSE Creative Writing (GCSE English Writing Work Pack)
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7 pages Discursive Essay Writing For GCSE Creative Writing (GCSE 2017 English Writing Work Pack) This resource provides prompts to help the student with writing discursive essays for their GCSE exam. The purpose of their writing is to argue from different perspectives or viewpoints and to present a balanced argument. Subjects include: What makes young people follow fashion? Should I try one of Jake’s cigarettes? These work packs provide essential creative writing practice for the new 2017/2018 GCSE English exam. They will help GCSE students prepare for their exam, whether they are students in years 9, 10 or 11. The packs provide practise in different forms of writing, for example, articles, blogs and letters. These resources help students to write in a tone appropriate to purpose and audience. They instruct the student how to write from different perspectives or viewpoints and present a balanced argument. As well as, using appropriate tone and language. For example, learning to use: formal or informal register, language devices like rhetoric and groups of three and punctuation, such as variation of sentences for effect.
Writing Discursive Articles For GCSE Creative Writing (GCSE English Writing Work Pack)
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Writing Discursive Articles For GCSE Creative Writing (GCSE English Writing Work Pack)

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Writing Discursive Articles For GCSE Creative Writing (GCSE English Writing Work Pack) This resource provides prompts to help the student with writing discursive articles for their GCSE exam. The purpose of their writing is to argue from different perspectives or viewpoints and to create a balanced argument. The intended audience is for adults/parents and young people. Subjects include: In Favour Of Zoos Or Not? Is hosting a sporting event like ‘the olympics’ beneficial to a country? Elderly people are not treated with respect. These work packs provide essential creative writing practice for the new GCSE English exam. They will help GCSE students prepare for their exam, whether they are students in years 9, 10 or 11. The packs provide practise in different forms of writing, for example, articles, blogs and letters. These resources help students to write in a tone appropriate to purpose and audience. They instruct the student how to write from different perspectives or viewpoints and present a balanced argument. As well as, using appropriate tone and language. For example, learning to use: formal or informal register, language devices like rhetoric and groups of three and punctuation, such as variation of sentences for effect.
More Practise Writing Discursive Articles For GCSE (GCSE English Writing Work Pack)
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More Practise Writing Discursive Articles For GCSE (GCSE English Writing Work Pack)

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More Practise Writing Discursive Articles For GCSE (GCSE English Writing Work Pack) This resource provides prompts to help the student with writing discursive articles or blogs for their GCSE exam, with the purpose of arguing from different perspectives and viewpoints. The audience is young adults and adults on social media. Subjects include: School uniforms are a good thing Why choose fast food? Should young people eat more fruit and vegetables? These work packs provide essential creative writing practice for the new 2017/2018 GCSE English exam. They will help GCSE students prepare for their exam, whether they are students in years 9, 10 or 11. The packs provide practise in different forms of writing, for example, articles, blogs and letters. These resources help students to write in a tone appropriate to purpose and audience. They instruct the student how to write from different perspectives or viewpoints and present a balanced argument. As well as, using appropriate tone and language. For example, learning to use: formal or informal register, language devices like rhetoric and groups of three and punctuation, such as variation of sentences for effect.
Practise Writing An Argument From Different Viewpoints For GCSE (GCSE English Writing Pack)
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Practise Writing An Argument From Different Viewpoints For GCSE (GCSE English Writing Pack)

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Practise Writing An Argument From Different Viewpoints For GCSE (GCSE English Writing Work Pack) This resource provides prompts to help the student with writing discursive articles or blogs for their GCSE exam, with the purpose of arguing from different perspectives and viewpoints. The audience is young adults and adults on social media. Subjects include: Should animals perform in the circus? Should fox hunting be reintroduced? Should chewing gum be banned from public places? Should wind farms be built, which spoil our countryside? These work packs provide essential creative writing practice for the new GCSE English exam. They will help GCSE students prepare for their exam, whether they are students in years 9, 10 or 11. The packs provide practise in different forms of writing, for example, articles, blogs and letters. These resources help students to write in a tone appropriate to purpose and audience. They instruct the student how to write from different perspectives or viewpoints and present a balanced argument. As well as, using appropriate tone and language. For example, learning to use: formal or informal register, language devices like rhetoric and groups of three and punctuation, such as variation of sentences for effect.
The Computer Game: Write A Play Script (SATS And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) (9-13 years)
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The Computer Game: Write A Play Script (SATS And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) (9-13 years)

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11 pages The Computer Game: Write A Play Script (SATS And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) (9-13 years) Complete a play script on the title ‘The Computer Game’. Use details in the stage directions to show how the characters feel. Prompts and examples are included in this pack. An essential series of themed prompts to help children aged 9-12 years to practise their creative writing skills for 11 plus entry exams or S.A.T.S. The packs include an outline to help the child plan his or her own story, article, letter or play script and examples to build on, using harder more challenging vocabulary to stretch more able pupils.
The New Headteacher: Write A Letter (SATS And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) (9-13 years)
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The New Headteacher: Write A Letter (SATS And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) (9-13 years)

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13 pages The New Headteacher: Write A Letter (SATS And 11+ Essential Writing Practice) (9-13 years) Use the planning sheets to write non fiction letters (to argue). Read the letter from the headteacher about the new timetable and then write an email to reply. Use the prompts to help you form an opinion. Next, help form a radical new school timetable. Write your own formal letter from the headteacher, explaining the changes. After this, write a formal reply from a parent, giving different points of view. An essential series of themed prompts to help children aged 9-12 years to practise their creative writing skills for 11 plus entry exams or S.A.T.S. The packs include an outline to help the child plan his or her own story, article, letter or play script and examples to build on, using harder more challenging vocabulary to stretch more able pupils.