Painting the fence with Tom Sawyer
We probably all agree that one of the most iconic scenes from Mark Twain’s novels is when Tom Sawyer has to whitewash the fence.
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Literary Time Travel 1: Back to the 1700s with Lemuel Gulliver and Jonathan Swift
Classic novels are just that: classic. They are infused with a universal magic that allows them to resonate throughout the ages.
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Little Women: Big learning opportunities with our project-based ideas
Introduction
1. Talk about the title and read the blurb.
"This is the much-loved story of the four March sisters. Meg is the eldest and is about to fall in love.
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Beat bullying with books
Bullying is always a central issue in discussions about school, safety and emotional health. Healthier schools and environments can be distinguished from the ones where bullying becomes a re
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City project: your ideal neighbourhood
City life is diverse: it can be hectic and slow, noisy and quiet, energizing and tiring. It all depends on your neighbourhood and the areas you frequently visit.
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City life: stories and language tasks
Cities have always been exciting, vibrant places that offer a lot to their inhabitants and visitors.
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Get ready for Halloween: Spooky classics to read now
Halloween always comes at a perfect time during the school term when both teachers and students are ready to have some fun.
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Halloween-inspired writing lessons
There’s no denying it, Halloween has a special atmosphere, whether or not it is part of your cultural heritage.
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Back to school: 5 tips to stay flexible and creative
How do you feel about the new school term? Excited yet uncertain at the same time? You are not alone.
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Tips on choosing a young reader
During the holidays and the school term, it is important to have a clear picture of the reading possibilities of our young learners.
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Best of holiday reading 2020: Higher levels
School is out, and while we want our students to relax and enjoy their free time, we'd also like them to keep their English up during these weeks and, who knows, maybe pick up some new words
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Inspiring teachers: Reading flipbooks
In this series we talk to inspiring teachers who use storytelling to set up creative projects, set up reading programmes, and use the arts and literature to develop their students' language and l
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