When you're out and about you're sure to hear grown ups telling off their children - but what are they getting told off for? This fun picture book uses rhymes and humour to keep both yourself and your children giggling with each read.

What would you do with a banana? Eat it? Well possibly, but there's so much more fun you could have first. A delightful, short rhyming book for young children about the fun things to do with a banana with wonderfully simple pictures.

A fun way to practice colours with young children. Join us looking for the boy in striped dungarees as he gets covered in different coloured mess!

When it’s time for the farm animals to settle down for bed, the children need to get ready to sleep too - but where should they go? The sheep sleep on the hillside and the stable is for the horses. Delight young readers with “Bedtime on the Farm”, a charming rhyming storybook perfect for winding down at the end of the day. This illustrated book takes children on a soothing journey through the farm as each animal settles in for the night. The gentle rhymes and captivating visuals create a calming atmosphere, making it an ideal addition to bedtime routines. Perfect for EYFS and KS1, this resource supports early literacy, rhythm, and language development while fostering a love for reading. Enhance your storytime with this heartwarming farmyard tale that parents, teachers, and children will adore. Bring “Bedtime on the Farm” to your classroom or home and make bedtime magical!

All saved as word documents for you to edit and copy to make your own resources. Discover the poetic genius of William Blake with this large collection of his works, available for easy copy, paste, and editing to suit your classroom needs. This resource includes a wide range of Blake’s most famous poems, from his iconic “Songs of Innocence and Experience” to lesser-known masterpieces, offering students a deep dive into his visionary and thought-provoking verse. Ideal for KS3 and KS4 English teachers, this editable resource allows you to tailor the content for lessons, analysis, and creative writing activities. Engage your students with Blake’s rich themes of innocence, experience, spirituality, and social justice while helping them develop critical thinking and analytical skills. Bring the world of William Blake to life in your classroom with this versatile, ready-to-use poetry collection!

A simple & beautiful rhyming picture book for young children about all sorts of different kisses.

'I Like Counting' is a wonderful picture book for younger children. Delightful pictures and simple rhymes will help your child learn to count to ten.

Explore the timeless beauty of Romantic poetry with the “Collection of Poetry by John Keats (1817 and 1820)”. This carefully curated resource features some of Keats’ most celebrated works, including selections from his 1817 and 1820 publications. Perfect for secondary educators and literature enthusiasts, this collection offers profound insights into Keats’ themes of nature, love, and mortality. Enhance your curriculum with comprehensive lesson plans, analysis prompts, and discussion questions designed to deepen students’ understanding and appreciation of Keats’ poetic mastery. Bring the rich world of Romantic poetry to your classroom and inspire a deeper connection to literature with this essential resource. A collection of poetry from John Keates written in 1817 - 1820 saved in a Word document for you to read and copy/paste/edit to make your own resources

A large collection of Robert Burns poetry (ideal for a pre-1914 study) as word documents for you to copy/paste/edit into your own resources. Explore the timeless works of Robert Burns with this editable collection of his poems, designed to enhance your English lessons and inspire students. This resource includes a selection of Burns’ most famous poems, such as “Auld Lang Syne,” “Address to a Haggis,” and “To a Mouse,” perfect for deepening students’ understanding of Scottish literature, language, and culture. Ideal for KS3 and KS4, this resource allows you to easily copy, paste, and edit the poems to suit your teaching needs. Whether you’re focusing on analysis, literary devices, or creative writing, this versatile resource helps students connect with Burns’ powerful themes of love, nature, and humanity. Bring the poetry of Robert Burns into your classroom today and inspire a new generation of literary thinkers!

Grown-ups keep secrets – all sorts of stuff, Which they only tell you when you’re old enough, And now you’re getting bigger, it’s about time you knew - About a secret that they have been keeping from you! There’s a little family who lives under each bed. Some who are blue and some that are red. It goes without saying that they’re all very small, (They live under your bed after all!) It’s the Norf Clan I’ll tell you about today, They live under a bed – not far away, They camp out in a mattress between the springs, Collecting toys and buttons and interesting things… The Norf clan is an entertaining narrative poem about a mischievous gamily who live under the bed of a young boy and get him into trouble and prove that sometimes, life just isn’t fair - but you’ll get over it! “This delightful poem narrates a whimsical tale of the mischievous Norf Clan, the tiny family living under the bed, whose playful antics create chaos in their human host’s rooms. Through its lively rhymes and engaging storytelling, it captures themes of mischief, responsibility, and eventual teamwork. The vivid imagery brings the Norf Clan’s antics to life, from their playful tricks to their ultimate decision to mend their ways and tidy up the mess they created. The evolution of the story is charming, showcasing the boy’s initial confusion, the escalating chaos caused by the Clan, and their eventual realisation of the consequences of their actions. The resolution, where the Norf Clan takes responsibility and cleans up after the messy boy, adds a heartwarming and humorous twist, flipping the typical roles of responsibility between children and mythical beings.” Also available in a great value bundle!

"This is the story of the fierce Captain Jones, And his pirate ship with the skull and cross bones. With a patch on one eye and a hook for a hand, He sailed the oceans looking for land. If you just spoke his name, people trembled with fear, They ran and they hid when he was near. His ship had huge sails (and being old, had no motor), It was dirty and smelly and he called it ‘The Floater’." Sure to be a modern classic; 'The Tea Swigging Pirate Jones' follows Captain Jones and his crew as they hunt for treasure in a rhyming adventure. In a journey which takes them through caves and caverns with dragons and magic, this is sure to be as popular with teachers as it is for children! A Powerpoint collection of activities relating to the text is also included.

Use these questions after your guided reading session. After the children have read with you allow them to independently re-read the text and answer the questions while you read with your next group. Questions are based on old AF levels designed to make children: - describe & retrieve information from the texts, - deduce, infer & interpret information - comment on structure/organisation - comment on use of language

Teaching burger sentences - a stand alone lesson with resources.

A Smartboard word-making activity for CVCC words with accompanying worksheets and activity.

A detailed literacy unit of work (up to 6 weeks) focused on Pirates based around 'The Tea-Swigging Pirate Jones' as an inspirational text. A great resource with lesson plans consisting of differentiated activities which should save hours of planning. Plans can be adapted for use with other texts Also includes some additional powerpoint resources which may be of use.

Smartboard CCVC word making activity with accompanying worksheets.

A narrative poem following the nasty Dr Glum as he uses his magical drum to make others unhappy - but will he learn his lesson? This is the story of old Doctor Glum And the magical instrument he taps with his thumb. He’s fat and old with a temper that’s bad, And wears a red army tunic that belonged to his dad. On his head is the hat from an old marching band, Which is covered in dirt and was bought second hand. Bits of spaghetti and old food dangled - From his white beard that was scruffy and tangled. Strapped around his neck (which is as fat as a plum), Is a big red and white marching band drum… But the power the drum holds is something quite great; It’s a shame that the man with the drum’s filled with hate!

'I Like Bedtime' is a wonderful picture book for younger children. Delightful pictures and simple rhymes will help child with their bedtime routine.

What happens when a little worm is brave enough to take a journey above ground? Will he end up as a meal for a larger animal? Join him on his journey in this charming rhyming adventure.