Victoria
@mrssteaches.bsky.social
Deputy headteacher, y5/6 teacher, curriculum, maths, history, geography & music. #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD Christian. Love reading, ballet, piano and my cat.
http://mrssteaches.school.blog/
http://mrssteaches.school.blog/
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Whatever you do, please don’t stop reading.
Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.
Just. Keep. Reading.
Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.
Just. Keep. Reading.
September 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Whatever you do, please don’t stop reading.
Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.
Just. Keep. Reading.
Read for joy. Read for education. Read for resistance. Read banned books. Read books by marginalized authors. Read about experiences that differ from your own.
Just. Keep. Reading.
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Generally stay away from ‘celebrity’ books but Marvellous Messages: The Amazing Story of Communication by #roseaylingellis #andreamills #lenaaddink is not only an important book but brilliant fun to read time-travelling around the globe to see communication develop and meet key deaf people. Superb!
September 7, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Generally stay away from ‘celebrity’ books but Marvellous Messages: The Amazing Story of Communication by #roseaylingellis #andreamills #lenaaddink is not only an important book but brilliant fun to read time-travelling around the globe to see communication develop and meet key deaf people. Superb!
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Really grateful for RPs etc
@mralmonded.bsky.social, @misssdoherty.bsky.social, @emmaturner75.bsky.social, @emmacate.bsky.social, @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social, @suchmo83.bsky.social
@mralmonded.bsky.social, @misssdoherty.bsky.social, @emmaturner75.bsky.social, @emmacate.bsky.social, @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social, @suchmo83.bsky.social
June 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Really grateful for RPs etc
@mralmonded.bsky.social, @misssdoherty.bsky.social, @emmaturner75.bsky.social, @emmacate.bsky.social, @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social, @suchmo83.bsky.social
@mralmonded.bsky.social, @misssdoherty.bsky.social, @emmaturner75.bsky.social, @emmacate.bsky.social, @kieran-m-ed.bsky.social, @suchmo83.bsky.social
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Not all books are the same
Some add greater value to pupils' learning than others
I have 3 criteria for selecting books that will help pupils engage deeply with the curriculum
More here marymyatt.substack.com/p/not-all-bo...
Some add greater value to pupils' learning than others
I have 3 criteria for selecting books that will help pupils engage deeply with the curriculum
More here marymyatt.substack.com/p/not-all-bo...
April 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Not all books are the same
Some add greater value to pupils' learning than others
I have 3 criteria for selecting books that will help pupils engage deeply with the curriculum
More here marymyatt.substack.com/p/not-all-bo...
Some add greater value to pupils' learning than others
I have 3 criteria for selecting books that will help pupils engage deeply with the curriculum
More here marymyatt.substack.com/p/not-all-bo...
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School’s out for the Easter holidays. If you’re looking for a good healthy read to accompany the chocolate this coming Easter weekend, then CLUTCH my Easter holiday Twitchers adventure, where they attempt to catch an evil egg thief is perfect! Grab a copy from your local bookshop.
April 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
School’s out for the Easter holidays. If you’re looking for a good healthy read to accompany the chocolate this coming Easter weekend, then CLUTCH my Easter holiday Twitchers adventure, where they attempt to catch an evil egg thief is perfect! Grab a copy from your local bookshop.
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Over the past couple of years, I've made some teaching resources for a few of my favourite books (The Wrong Shoes is going to be added very soon). They're all available online and can be accessed from my Padlet. Hopefully, they're useful as a starting point. padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...
March 3, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Over the past couple of years, I've made some teaching resources for a few of my favourite books (The Wrong Shoes is going to be added very soon). They're all available online and can be accessed from my Padlet. Hopefully, they're useful as a starting point. padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...
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I'm doing the Barnes Kid Lit Festival this summer on the 4th of June. It's free for schools to sign up and it will be an event aimed at Y5 & Y6. Hope to see some of you there. I've linked the signup below:
Sorry about that awful face--old author photo.
www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools-even...
Sorry about that awful face--old author photo.
www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools-even...
Elle McNicoll - Barnes Children's Literature Festival
The Waterstones and Blue Peter Prize Book Award winner neurodivergent author and screenwriter Elle McNicoll discusses her groundbreaking novels.
www.barneskidslitfest.org
February 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I'm doing the Barnes Kid Lit Festival this summer on the 4th of June. It's free for schools to sign up and it will be an event aimed at Y5 & Y6. Hope to see some of you there. I've linked the signup below:
Sorry about that awful face--old author photo.
www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools-even...
Sorry about that awful face--old author photo.
www.barneskidslitfest.org/schools-even...
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“To See An Owl” by @cordellmatthew.bsky.social is a joyous book about sticking at it, being passionate about something ultimately that the journey is worth as much as the end. The art is stunning and the story is in its own words MAGIC! It’s a love letter to nature. Delightful!
#PicturebookPage
#PicturebookPage
February 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
“To See An Owl” by @cordellmatthew.bsky.social is a joyous book about sticking at it, being passionate about something ultimately that the journey is worth as much as the end. The art is stunning and the story is in its own words MAGIC! It’s a love letter to nature. Delightful!
#PicturebookPage
#PicturebookPage
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And part 2. Hope they are useful. docs.google.com/presentation...
#PictureBooks4RE part 2.pptx
#PICTUREBOOKS4RE A useful picture book list to support the teaching of Religious Education Curated by @KarlDuke8 with help from the fantastic reading community on Twitter Love & Kindness (2-4) Our Pla...
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February 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
And part 2. Hope they are useful. docs.google.com/presentation...
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For any educators out there who are looking for books to inspire the teaching of RE. 1/2 #EduSky #PrimaryRE docs.google.com/presentation...
#PictureBooks4RE part 1.pptx
#PICTUREBOOKS4RE A useful picture book list to support the teaching of Religious Education Curated by @KarlDuke8 with help from the fantastic reading community on Twitter Acceptance (slides 2-4) Belon...
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February 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
For any educators out there who are looking for books to inspire the teaching of RE. 1/2 #EduSky #PrimaryRE docs.google.com/presentation...
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It's half term, which means I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away.
Simply *repost* this post for your chance to win.
I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).
Simply *repost* this post for your chance to win.
I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).
February 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It's half term, which means I have a copy of Primary Reading Simplified to give away.
Simply *repost* this post for your chance to win.
I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).
Simply *repost* this post for your chance to win.
I will choose a winner at random this Saturday (22nd February).
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We have 4 RIOTOUSLY FUNNY copies of #JuliusZebra #CommotionInAncientChina by @stupidmonster.bsky.social
to #win!
If you crave an action-packed adventure full of illustrated silliness with Julius & friends in Ancient China…
Repost & Follow by Feb 21 to enter
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #WRDMagComp
to #win!
If you crave an action-packed adventure full of illustrated silliness with Julius & friends in Ancient China…
Repost & Follow by Feb 21 to enter
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #WRDMagComp
February 15, 2025 at 8:57 AM
We have 4 RIOTOUSLY FUNNY copies of #JuliusZebra #CommotionInAncientChina by @stupidmonster.bsky.social
to #win!
If you crave an action-packed adventure full of illustrated silliness with Julius & friends in Ancient China…
Repost & Follow by Feb 21 to enter
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #WRDMagComp
to #win!
If you crave an action-packed adventure full of illustrated silliness with Julius & friends in Ancient China…
Repost & Follow by Feb 21 to enter
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #WRDMagComp
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The latest Read for Empathy collection has been launched. As always, it's full of absolutely superb books, including graphic novels, poetry, picturebooks and non-fiction. The work @empathylabuk.bsky.social are doing is incredibly important. More information here: www.empathylab.uk/rfe
February 13, 2025 at 8:12 AM
The latest Read for Empathy collection has been launched. As always, it's full of absolutely superb books, including graphic novels, poetry, picturebooks and non-fiction. The work @empathylabuk.bsky.social are doing is incredibly important. More information here: www.empathylab.uk/rfe
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In February, @bookshop-org.bsky.social will donate 10% of their children's book sales to BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust to fund reading support for disadvantaged families across the UK. 📚
Support your local bookshops by shopping our exciting new titles on ow.ly/Nm7w50UR4bU today! #ReadItForward
Support your local bookshops by shopping our exciting new titles on ow.ly/Nm7w50UR4bU today! #ReadItForward
February 1, 2025 at 11:13 AM
In February, @bookshop-org.bsky.social will donate 10% of their children's book sales to BookTrust and Scottish Book Trust to fund reading support for disadvantaged families across the UK. 📚
Support your local bookshops by shopping our exciting new titles on ow.ly/Nm7w50UR4bU today! #ReadItForward
Support your local bookshops by shopping our exciting new titles on ow.ly/Nm7w50UR4bU today! #ReadItForward
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My new book, Primary Reading Simplified, is released this Monday.
Briefly, I'd like to explain why it exists, who I think will find it useful and where you can find it.
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Briefly, I'd like to explain why it exists, who I think will find it useful and where you can find it.
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January 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
My new book, Primary Reading Simplified, is released this Monday.
Briefly, I'd like to explain why it exists, who I think will find it useful and where you can find it.
>>
Briefly, I'd like to explain why it exists, who I think will find it useful and where you can find it.
>>
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Had a lovely time exploring these non fiction texts. Perfect for 9+ years. #SaturdayNon-fiction @jacquisydney.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social @smithsmm.bsky.social @anoaramughal.bsky.social @hazelmpinner.bsky.social @hjones82.bsky.social @cazapr1.bsky.social @whatsfsaid.bsky.social
January 25, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Had a lovely time exploring these non fiction texts. Perfect for 9+ years. #SaturdayNon-fiction @jacquisydney.bsky.social @teresacremin.bsky.social @smithsmm.bsky.social @anoaramughal.bsky.social @hazelmpinner.bsky.social @hjones82.bsky.social @cazapr1.bsky.social @whatsfsaid.bsky.social
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What are you doing to be the light? Even the smallest things done with care, thought and the desire to make someone feel loved can make such a difference.
January 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
What are you doing to be the light? Even the smallest things done with care, thought and the desire to make someone feel loved can make such a difference.
This is great for primary as well as secondary, I’d highly recommend any geography/curriculum leads read it.
Are you considering how to create a fascinating geography curriculum that delights and inspires?
Check out Powerful Geography by me and from @crownhousepub.bsky.social
www.amazon.co.uk/Powerful-Geo...
Check out Powerful Geography by me and from @crownhousepub.bsky.social
www.amazon.co.uk/Powerful-Geo...
January 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
This is great for primary as well as secondary, I’d highly recommend any geography/curriculum leads read it.
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Has anyone read this yet? What did you think of it?
It’s appealing to me but want to check whether it’s worth interrupting a series for!
#booksky
It’s appealing to me but want to check whether it’s worth interrupting a series for!
#booksky
January 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Has anyone read this yet? What did you think of it?
It’s appealing to me but want to check whether it’s worth interrupting a series for!
#booksky
It’s appealing to me but want to check whether it’s worth interrupting a series for!
#booksky
Has anyone read this yet? What did you think of it?
It’s appealing to me but want to check whether it’s worth interrupting a series for!
#booksky
It’s appealing to me but want to check whether it’s worth interrupting a series for!
#booksky
January 18, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Has anyone read this yet? What did you think of it?
It’s appealing to me but want to check whether it’s worth interrupting a series for!
#booksky
It’s appealing to me but want to check whether it’s worth interrupting a series for!
#booksky
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This might help too… smithsmm.wordpress.com/2024/01/04/u...
Using picturebooks to broaden understanding…Books for studying Rivers
Here are some stunning picturebooks that I would use to support a curriculum study about Rivers. They are in turns beautiful, poetic, thoughtful and knowledge packed. Driftwood Days by William Mini…
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January 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
This might help too… smithsmm.wordpress.com/2024/01/04/u...