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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.
Cut Out And Write A Story: Goldilocks And The Three Bears (6-9 years)
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Cut Out And Write A Story: Goldilocks And The Three Bears (6-9 years)

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Plan And Write The Story Of Goldilocks And The Three Bears How To Use Cut out the pages along the dotted lines and muddle them up. Now, ask the child to sort them back into the right order, so the story has a beginning, a middle and an end. Get the child to read the story. Then, cover it and ask them to re-write their own version, putting in more detail. This series provides starting points to get young children, of 6-9 years, writing their own imaginative stories. Traditional tales like ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’ are used as examples to look at the characters, the setting and the plot and to show how to structure a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. Children will learn how to brainstorm their ideas, how to put them in a plan and then set out their story. Each pack provides writing challenges, asking the child to continue writing the story, developing their own ideas and to cut up stories to put in order. 15 pages
Write A Story Robin Hood (6-9 years)
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Write A Story Robin Hood (6-9 years)

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Cut Out And Write A Story Of Robin Hood How To Use Cut out the pages along the dotted lines and muddle them up. Now, ask the child to sort them back into the right order, so the story has a beginning, a middle and an end. Get the child to read the story. Then, cover it and ask them to re-write their own version, putting in more detail. This series provides starting points to get young children, of 6-9 years, writing their own imaginative stories. Traditional tales like ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’ are used as examples to look at the characters, the setting and the plot and to show how to structure a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. Children will learn how to brainstorm their ideas, how to put them in a plan and then set out their story. Each pack provides writing challenges, asking the child to continue writing the story, developing their own ideas and to cut up stories to put in order. 15 pages
Plan And Write A Story: Sleeping Beauty (6-9 years)
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Plan And Write A Story: Sleeping Beauty (6-9 years)

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In this pack, the child is asked to plan and write the story of Sleeping Beauty. They are asked to choose one of the ideas and to write the story. This series provides starting points to get young children, of 6-9 years, writing their own imaginative stories. Traditional tales like ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’ are used as examples to look at the characters, the setting and the plot and to show how to structure a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. Children will learn how to brainstorm their ideas, how to put them in a plan and then set out their story. Each pack provides writing challenges, asking the child to continue writing the story, developing their own ideas and to cut up stories to put in order. Charming silhouette pictures illustrate each work pack. 15 pages
Plan And Write A Story: Jack And The Beanstalk (6-9 years)
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Plan And Write A Story: Jack And The Beanstalk (6-9 years)

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This resource shows the child how to plan and write the story of Jack And The Beanstalk. The child is asked - what happens next? They are asked to choose one of the ideas and write the story. This series provides starting points to get young children, of 6-9 years, writing their own imaginative stories. Traditional tales like ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’ are used as examples to look at the characters, the setting and the plot and to show how to structure a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. Children will learn how to brainstorm their ideas, how to put them in a plan and then set out their story. Each pack provides writing challenges, asking the child to continue writing the story, developing their own ideas and to cut up stories to put in order. Charming silhouette pictures illustrate each work pack. 13 pages
Plan And Write A Story: Little Red Riding Hood (6-9 years)
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Plan And Write A Story: Little Red Riding Hood (6-9 years)

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This pack shows the child how to plan and write the story of Little Red Riding Hood. The child is then asked to write Grandma’s version of the same story. This series provides starting points to get young children, of 6-9 years, writing their own imaginative stories. Traditional tales like ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’ are used as examples to look at the characters, the setting and the plot and to show how to structure a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. Children will learn how to brainstorm their ideas, how to put them in a plan and then set out their story. Each pack provides writing challenges, asking the child to continue writing the story, developing their own ideas and to cut up stories to put in order. Charming silhouette pictures illustrate each work pack. 15 pages
Plan And Write A Story: Cinderella (6-9 years)
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Plan And Write A Story: Cinderella (6-9 years)

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This resource shows the child how to plan and write the story of Cinderella. The child is asked to imagine that they know Cinderella’s child and to write her story. This series provides starting points to get young children, of 6-9 years, writing their own imaginative stories. Traditional tales like ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’ are used as examples to look at the characters, the setting and the plot and to show how to structure a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. Children will learn how to brainstorm their ideas, how to put them in a plan and then set out their story. Each pack provides writing challenges, asking the child to continue writing the story, developing their own ideas and to cut up stories to put in order. Charming silhouette pictures illustrate each work pack. 17 pages
Plan And Write A Story: The Three Little Pigs (6-9 years)
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Plan And Write A Story: The Three Little Pigs (6-9 years)

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This resource shows the child how to plan and write the story of The Three Little Pigs. The child is asked to try to imagine what happens next and to write the story. This series provides starting points to get young children, of 6-9 years, writing their own imaginative stories. Traditional tales like ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’ are used as examples to look at the characters, the setting and the plot and to show how to structure a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. Children will learn how to brainstorm their ideas, how to put them in a plan and then set out their story. Each pack provides writing challenges, asking the child to continue writing the story, developing their own ideas and to cut up stories to put in order. Charming silhouette pictures illustrate each work pack. 17 pages
Plan And Write A Story: The Three Billy Goats Gruff (6-9 years)
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Plan And Write A Story: The Three Billy Goats Gruff (6-9 years)

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Plan And Write The Story Of The Three Billy Goats Gruff. This pack shows the child how to plan and write the story of The Three Billy Goats Gruff. The child is asked to try to imagine what happens next and to write the story. This series provides starting points to get young children, of 6-9 years, writing their own imaginative stories. Traditional tales like ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’ are used as examples to look at the characters, the setting and the plot and to show how to structure a story with a beginning, a middle and an end. Children will learn how to brainstorm their ideas, how to put them in a plan and then set out their story. Each pack provides writing challenges, asking the child to continue writing the story, developing their own ideas and to cut up stories to put in order. Charming silhouette pictures illustrate each work pack. 19 pages
Learning Persuasive Writing & Argument (US English Edition) Grades 4-8
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Learning Persuasive Writing & Argument (US English Edition) Grades 4-8

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Learning how to write to persuade and argue is an essential writing skill needed to write articles and letters - required throughout the school curriculum. Young writers will be taught to develop their points of view, in order to convince their target audience to believe in something - whether it is an exotic holiday destination or signing a petition. What s more, they will be taught how to make a point and provide evidence and comments to support their argument. They will learn to write a balanced argument, build up a counter argument and knock it down. They will be shown how to use literary techniques in their writing. More than this, the book contains a lively collection of writings for older children and teenagers: discursive topics on topical issues, poems and a play script, inspired by the work of children, their purpose, to provide starting points to help your child write. Learning Persuasive Writing and Argument is ideal for home study and will reinforce the work done in school. It is a companion to the other books in our series, Creative Story Writing and Information Writing. By working methodically through this book the student will grow in confidence and learn to enjoy writing. Please note, this is the US Edition. The U.K. Edition is also listed.
Creative Story Writing (US English Edition) Grades 4-8
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Creative Story Writing (US English Edition) Grades 4-8

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Creative Story Writing is the essential guide for students wanting to develop their literacy skills and improve their grades in English assignments and exams. Creative Story Writing will guide students through the story writing process. This book is designed to help the child with thinking up ideas, providing starting points for writing, structuring and organizing their writing into paragraphs. It features writing a good introduction with characters, setting and plot, building up suspense and winding up the plot with a suitable resolution. Attention is given to making writing more interesting by varying sentence types, using punctuation and good grammar. The student will investigate different narrative structures for writing stories, exploring various viewpoints so they can decide if they write in first or third person. They will learn to evoke mood and atmosphere by using good vocabulary. Model answers, sample texts and practice questions are included. Common errors are highlighted and corrected. Please note this is the US Edition. The U.K. Edition is also listed.
There's A Friendly Alien On Earth (3-7 years)
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There's A Friendly Alien On Earth (3-7 years)

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In his dreams, Dan hears someone calling, “Is there anyone out there?” A space craft is landing; an alien is getting out. Is Dan scared? No, he wants to get to know Zoggy, the alien, and invites him to his house to play. Dan and Zoggy can see that they are both different, but it does not matter. They can still be friends. 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 Lost Alien In The Wood (3-7 years)
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There's A Lost Alien In The Wood (3-7 years)

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When Zoggy, the friendly alien, is hunted by Earth people, he panics because he does not want to be identified. He tries to hide, but he finds himself lost and alone in an eerie wood. He feels absolutely petrified. But then, help comes when he meets someone he knows he can trust. 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.
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 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.
Improve Vocabulary Worksheets: Fill in the spaces with harder words (Age 7-11)
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Improve Vocabulary Worksheets: Fill in the spaces with harder words (Age 7-11)

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Zoggy is taken to hospital’ and ‘Revise using better vocabulary’ ‘Zoggy Is Taken To Hospital’ As you wait to discover if the people of earth suspect an alien invasion, fill in the blank spaces in the passage with a word of a similar meaning. You will find a list of helpful words or you can use your own ideas. A list of suggested answers follows on the next page. ‘Revise Using Better Vocabulary’ Complete this study of using better vocabulary. An opportunity to suggest your own words with similar meanings (or synonyms) to fill in the blanks. Use a dictionary to check your answers. ‘Breakthrough In Vocabulary Work Packs’ are unique, in that they set out to teach children to use higher level or better vocabulary. They are a ‘must have’ guide to improve your child’s writing. These packs demonstrate to children that they need not overuse ‘boring words’ like nice, got and said, because there are much more impressive words. Our lovable character, Zoggy, the alien from planet Zen, encourages the pupil to work through the packs with him - providing humorous anecdotes about his stay on Earth. There are plenty of exercises to complete, including vocabulary tests exploring the meanings of words. By the end of this book, the child should have expanded his vocabulary and be able to use better words in his or her own writing. 12 pages
Improve Vocabulary Worksheets: Match the verbs to a suitable adjective (age 7-11)
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Improve Vocabulary Worksheets: Match the verbs to a suitable adjective (age 7-11)

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Zoggy’s big night out’ and ‘Practise matching verbs to suitable adjectives’ ‘Zoggy’s Big Night Out’ Now Zoggy has a big night out, but the pupil will see some words in bold print. Can you think of a better word with a similar meaning (a synonym) to replace them? Choose your own word and turn to the next page for an extensive list of alternatives. ‘Practise Matching Verbs To Suitable Adjectives’ Four pages to practice matching verbs to suitable adjectives. Decide which verbs best describe Zoggy the alien and then fill in the chart. Find more words to complete the great page of adjectives. ‘Breakthrough In Vocabulary Work Packs’ are unique, in that they set out to teach children to use higher level or better vocabulary. They are a ‘must have’ guide to improve your child’s writing. These packs demonstrate to children that they need not overuse ‘boring words’ like nice, got and said, because there are much more impressive words. Our lovable character, Zoggy, the alien from planet Zen, encourages the pupil to work through the packs with him - providing humorous anecdotes about his stay on Earth. There are plenty of exercises to complete, including vocabulary tests exploring the meanings of words. By the end of this book, the child should have expanded his vocabulary and be able to use better words in his or her own writing. 11 pages
Improve Vocabulary Worksheets: Replace the Word Goes (Age 7-11)
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Improve Vocabulary Worksheets: Replace the Word Goes (Age 7-11)

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Improve Vocabulary Worksheets: Replace the Word Goes (Age 7-11) Zoggy spies on the work places of Earth’ and ‘Zoggy drives a car’ ‘Zoggy Spies On The Work Places Of Earth’ Zoggy spies on the work places of Earth, but it doesn’t take him long to come up with better word choices for the word ‘goes’. Replace the words in bold with better words and then check your answers. ‘Zoggy 'Drives’ A Car’ As Zoggy drives a car, suggest better words to fill the gaps. Choose one of the suggested words or add one of your own. ‘Breakthrough In Vocabulary Work Packs’ are unique, in that they set out to teach children to use higher level or better vocabulary. They are a ‘must have’ guide to improve your child’s writing. These packs demonstrate to children that they need not overuse ‘boring words’ like nice, got and said, because there are much more impressive words. Our lovable character, Zoggy, the alien from planet Zen, encourages the pupil to work through the packs with him - providing humorous anecdotes about his stay on Earth. There are plenty of exercises to complete, including vocabulary tests exploring the meanings of words. By the end of this book, the child should have expanded his vocabulary and be able to use better words in his or her own writing.
Improve Vocabulary Worksheets: Replace the word eat (Age 7-11)
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Improve Vocabulary Worksheets: Replace the word eat (Age 7-11)

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Improve Vocabulary Worksheets: Replace the word eat (Age 7-11) Zoggy ‘eats’… or ‘devours’ an earth meal Does Zoggy ‘eat’ in a popular restaurant in town? No, he ‘gobbles’, ‘gulps’, ‘guzzles down his food’ very fast. Does he have earth money to pay the bill? Will he become ‘obese’, ‘over weight’ or ‘chubby’ if he eats so much. Consider with Zoggy, what he thought of Earth food. Get your children to record their findings. ‘Breakthrough In Vocabulary Work Packs’ are unique, in that they set out to teach children to use higher level or better vocabulary. They are a ‘must have’ guide to improve your child’s writing. These packs demonstrate to children that they need not overuse ‘boring words’ like nice, got and said, because there are much more impressive words. Our lovable character, Zoggy, the alien from planet Zen, encourages the pupil to work through the packs with him - providing humorous anecdotes about his stay on Earth. There are plenty of exercises to complete, including vocabulary tests exploring the meanings of words. By the end of this book, the child should have expanded his vocabulary and be able to use better words in his or her own writing.