Poems and poetry – National Curriculum

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What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (14 Apr 2022)

Here is what has been happening in the office recently. Developing Reading Comprehension Skills Years 3-4: Contemporary Children’s Literature I’m delighted to let you know that the Years 3-4 book for Contemporary Children’s Literature has gone to the printers and will be on sale from 30 April. I’m really looking Read more…

By Richard, 3 months ago

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The idea and the poem

What are two main ways of approaching poetry? One is with an emphasis on ideas which can be expressed poetically, the other is focusing on the structure and rhyme of the poem itself. Where both approaches are developed at once then the impact that the poetry can make upon children Read more…

By Richard, 5 months ago

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What’s new at Brilliant Publications? (7 Feb 2022)

Here is what has been happening in the Brilliant Publications’ office this week. Have a look at our latest publication! It’s always wonderful to see a new book for the first time. I’m really pleased with the way French is Fun at Key Stage 1 has turned out. If you’ve Read more…

By Richard, 5 months ago

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The elements of reading

What are the three fundamental issues within reading that affect both children and teachers? The first and most obvious aspect of reading is, of course, understanding. A child who struggles over every second or third word is not going to be able to make sense of the text. Which leads Read more…

By Richard, 5 months ago

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We are clearing our bookshelves

Do you have any room in your bookcase for some bargains? Personally, I hate the thought of any book having to be thrown away. I’m still trying to find a home for some very old Biggles stories. They are too well read to go to a charity shop but I Read more…

By Richard, 12 months ago

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Half-price resources for the new school year

We need to save space – please help! We have to reduce our warehouse space so are having a half-price sale to help you start the new school year with fresh, new resources. I know term hasn’t quite finished yet for many of you, but September will also be in Read more…

By Richard, 12 months ago

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May Newsletter

Recently the CEO of a major UK publishing house said in a radio interview that his company published a broad selection of views and it wasn’t their role to espouse a particular view. The same can’t be said for Brilliant Publications, at least when it comes to education. We have Read more…

By Richard, 1 year ago

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“Hope is the thing with Feathers”

Find out why kids get Emily Dickinson. Are you a teacher who loves classic poetry or do you shy away from it? According to primary English consultant, Kate Heap, “Hope is the Thing with Feathers is the perfect poem to discuss with pupils. Each child will take a different meaning Read more…

By Richard, 1 year ago

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Are you stuck for ideas?

Kate Heap, one of our authors, gives insights into why she has started blogging and which books have inspired her since childhood. Talking about her new resource books Kate, gives insights into the reasons why she is passionate about introducing children to classic literature and poetry. Her mission is to Read more…

By Richard, 1 year ago

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Reading widely sparks children’s imagination

Kate Heap, one of our authors, has had a feature published online recently. In it her enthusiasm and passion for reading and getting children to read shines through. Kate describes where her love of reading comes from and why the Classics have always played an important role in her choice Read more…

By Richard, 1 year ago