Teaching – Scope for Imagination

I’m thrilled to introduce my first reading comprehension book for children in Key Stage Two. This resource for teachers and parents introduces children to a variety of texts from the world of classic children’s literature. They are given opportunities to tackle more complex vocabulary, develop endurance for longer passages and practise each of the eight… Continue reading Developing Reading Comprehension Skills: Classic Children’s Literature, Years 5-6 by Kate Heap

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Top Ten Tips for Primary NQTs

May 24, 2020 Kate Heap

1. Think about the type of classroom community you want to create. How will you build relationships with the children in your class from day one? Respect, care, kindness, teamwork – what will you class’s core values be? What do you want the atmosphere in your classroom to feel like? At the end of the… Continue reading Top Ten Tips for Primary NQTs