Resources and Links
Resources and Useful Links
Resources
Guided Reading
Guided Reading sets contain six copies of the same book. A selection of fiction, non-fiction, plays and poetry are available. Some sets include audio visual items.
Guided Reading Catalogue (PDF, 710KB)
Objects
We have a wide variety of artefacts covering all the main curriculum areas. They provide rich learning opportunities for children and help to bring a subject to life.
Objects Catalogue (PDF, 742KB)
Project Boxes
Project Boxes contain a carefully selected collection of resources linked to specific curriculum areas. The stock is differentiated to cater for pupils with varying ability and some include DVDs. This pre-packed service is fast, responsive and provides good value for money.
Project Box Catalogue (PDF, 117KB)
Story Sacks
Each of our story sacks is based around a picture book and contains a selection of either puppets, soft toys or masks. Some may include another fiction title or a non-fiction book. They are designed to make sharing books with children a more pleasurable experience, while at the same time helping with their reading and writing development.
Story Sacks Catalogue (PDF, 251KB)
Audio Books
We have a range of audio books available on CD, ranging from KS1 to KS4.
In addition to the resources listed above, we also stock:
- DVDs, ranging from feature films to educational broadcasts.
- Large print books
- Books suitable for children with special needs
- Big books
- Dual and modern language books
Olympics
We have compiled the following list of websites and online resources to help you with your topic on the Olympics:
Olympic History
- BBC Primary History: The Olympic Games - contains short bites of information based on the first Olympic Games.
- The Games at Olympia - an interactive site, with a click through guide to the five days of the original Olympic Games.
- The Ancient Greek Olympics - a site about the Ancient Greek Olympics which children can read through themselves. There are also links to other websites and resources on this page.
London 2012
- London 2012 – the main website for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
- London 2012: Get Set – the official London 2012 education programme. It includes ideas and resources to help your school make the most of the 2012 Olympics.
- Olympic Games - the official site of the Olympic Movement.
- Team GB - the official website of the Great Britain's Olympic team.
- Project Britain: London Olympic Games 2012 - includes information on London 2012 sports and venues and links to teacher resources.
Paralympics
- British Paralympic Association – the site of the GB Paralympics team, containing Paralympics news and events and links to school resources.
Activities and Ideas For Younger Children
- Activity Village: Summer London Olympics 2012 - includes colouring pages, Union Jack origami and a "Design a Stamp" template for the Olympics
- Olympic Games for Kids - includes games and craft ideas aimed at children aged 2 to 6.
- Enchanted Learning: The Olympic Games - full of printouts, activities and work sheets all related to the Olympics.
Flags of the World
London Tourist Information
Diamond Jubilee
We have compiled the following list of resources to help you with your topic on the Diamond Jubilee.
Diamond Jubilee
- The Diamond Jubilee - the official website of the Diamond Jubilee.
- The Queen's Diamond Jubilee 2012 - a dedicated site for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
- The Big Lunch - the fourth annual Big Lunch falls on the same weekend as the Jubilee, so this year it's going to be the Big Jubilee Lunch. Find out more about it on the Big Lunch website.
- The Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant - find out about the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, one of the largest flotillas to be assembled on the River Thames. It will be led by Queen Elizabeth on Sunday 3rd June.
- Diamond Jubilee Beacons - Monday 4th June will see thousands of beacons lit around the world. This site tells you all about the project and gives you the opportunity to register your own event.
Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Family
The following sites provide lots of information about Queen Elizabeth and the Royal Family.
Diamond Jubilee Activities
- Activity Village: The Diamond Jubilee - includes colouring pages, writing pages and patriotic craft ideas.
- The Jubilee Time Capsule - pick a day from the last 60 years that is special to you and write a story, poem, song - anything you like - to say why it is special. It will be added to the Jubilee Time Capsule. Find out how your school can register to take part.
BBC Audio Clips
- HRH Princess Elizabeth addresses the children of Great Britain - hear Queen Elizabeth's first ever radio broadcast. At he age of 14, as a Princess, she addressed the children of Great Britain with a message of sympathy as they were evacuated because of the war.
- Life in Britain in the 1950's - find out how life in Great Britain changed following the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.