The Teachers' Collection
@teacherscollection.bsky.social
Supporting with teaching the wider curriculum - book suggestions, unit plans & KOs.
Part of the Myatt & Co family, founded by Mary Myatt.
Part of the Myatt & Co family, founded by Mary Myatt.
Are you MFL lead or teaching KS2 French lessons? Why not use one of these books to enrich your children's understanding of language?
Our planning will support you to build a unit of work around reading the book with the children.
https://buff.ly/4c2YfLT
Our planning will support you to build a unit of work around reading the book with the children.
https://buff.ly/4c2YfLT
December 3, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Are you MFL lead or teaching KS2 French lessons? Why not use one of these books to enrich your children's understanding of language?
Our planning will support you to build a unit of work around reading the book with the children.
https://buff.ly/4c2YfLT
Our planning will support you to build a unit of work around reading the book with the children.
https://buff.ly/4c2YfLT
Free to download - a guide to using high quality texts across the curriculum, with suggestions for class teachers and English/curriculum leads.
https://buff.ly/3OnRzgD
https://buff.ly/3OnRzgD
December 1, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Free to download - a guide to using high quality texts across the curriculum, with suggestions for class teachers and English/curriculum leads.
https://buff.ly/3OnRzgD
https://buff.ly/3OnRzgD
What is The Teachers' Collection?
We suggest texts to underpin teaching in every subject. We’ve found some great texts, shown how they link to the NC programmes of study, drafted some downloadable outline plans, and pulled together important vocabulary for each unit.
We suggest texts to underpin teaching in every subject. We’ve found some great texts, shown how they link to the NC programmes of study, drafted some downloadable outline plans, and pulled together important vocabulary for each unit.
November 30, 2024 at 7:00 AM
What is The Teachers' Collection?
We suggest texts to underpin teaching in every subject. We’ve found some great texts, shown how they link to the NC programmes of study, drafted some downloadable outline plans, and pulled together important vocabulary for each unit.
We suggest texts to underpin teaching in every subject. We’ve found some great texts, shown how they link to the NC programmes of study, drafted some downloadable outline plans, and pulled together important vocabulary for each unit.
Using a picture book for storytime, reading or English lessons?
Why not check whether it's in our PSHE collection?
Our unit plans can be used to teach a whole unit, or you could choose a couple of the activities to help your class respond to the book. https://buff.ly/492sLnI
Why not check whether it's in our PSHE collection?
Our unit plans can be used to teach a whole unit, or you could choose a couple of the activities to help your class respond to the book. https://buff.ly/492sLnI
November 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Using a picture book for storytime, reading or English lessons?
Why not check whether it's in our PSHE collection?
Our unit plans can be used to teach a whole unit, or you could choose a couple of the activities to help your class respond to the book. https://buff.ly/492sLnI
Why not check whether it's in our PSHE collection?
Our unit plans can be used to teach a whole unit, or you could choose a couple of the activities to help your class respond to the book. https://buff.ly/492sLnI
Looking for books to enhance your school's curriculum?
Take a look at our www.bookshop.org to see the books we suggest for each subject. http://buff.ly/40xoTae
Or search the Teachers' Collection (free) to find the perfect book for each topic. https://buff.ly/3oiYm1B
Take a look at our www.bookshop.org to see the books we suggest for each subject. http://buff.ly/40xoTae
Or search the Teachers' Collection (free) to find the perfect book for each topic. https://buff.ly/3oiYm1B
November 26, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Looking for books to enhance your school's curriculum?
Take a look at our www.bookshop.org to see the books we suggest for each subject. http://buff.ly/40xoTae
Or search the Teachers' Collection (free) to find the perfect book for each topic. https://buff.ly/3oiYm1B
Take a look at our www.bookshop.org to see the books we suggest for each subject. http://buff.ly/40xoTae
Or search the Teachers' Collection (free) to find the perfect book for each topic. https://buff.ly/3oiYm1B
Have you tried using our free tagging feature?
We have identified all the important concepts in each of our books. These appear as tags which can be clicked to find all the other books with that tag. For example, look at some of the amazing books we have with the tag 'space'!
We have identified all the important concepts in each of our books. These appear as tags which can be clicked to find all the other books with that tag. For example, look at some of the amazing books we have with the tag 'space'!
November 24, 2024 at 7:00 AM
Have you tried using our free tagging feature?
We have identified all the important concepts in each of our books. These appear as tags which can be clicked to find all the other books with that tag. For example, look at some of the amazing books we have with the tag 'space'!
We have identified all the important concepts in each of our books. These appear as tags which can be clicked to find all the other books with that tag. For example, look at some of the amazing books we have with the tag 'space'!
Our planning for these award-winning books by James & Lucy Catchpole supports teachers with discussing with children the issues they raise, helping them understand the authors' important messages.
KS1 - What happened to you?
KS2 - You're SO amazing!
https://buff.ly/3UNopLl
KS1 - What happened to you?
KS2 - You're SO amazing!
https://buff.ly/3UNopLl
November 17, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Our planning for these award-winning books by James & Lucy Catchpole supports teachers with discussing with children the issues they raise, helping them understand the authors' important messages.
KS1 - What happened to you?
KS2 - You're SO amazing!
https://buff.ly/3UNopLl
KS1 - What happened to you?
KS2 - You're SO amazing!
https://buff.ly/3UNopLl
Books that can be used in a variety of ways, from including in class or school libraries so that every child can see themselves represented, to sharing with the class in story time or a PSHE lesson.
(Some of those pictured already available, some coming soon)
(Some of those pictured already available, some coming soon)
November 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Books that can be used in a variety of ways, from including in class or school libraries so that every child can see themselves represented, to sharing with the class in story time or a PSHE lesson.
(Some of those pictured already available, some coming soon)
(Some of those pictured already available, some coming soon)
Our new diversity collection contains something for everyone!
Picture books, verse novels, graphic novels, class novels, biographies and non-fiction.
Books for all ages from Early Years to Year 6.
Picture books, verse novels, graphic novels, class novels, biographies and non-fiction.
Books for all ages from Early Years to Year 6.
November 15, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Our new diversity collection contains something for everyone!
Picture books, verse novels, graphic novels, class novels, biographies and non-fiction.
Books for all ages from Early Years to Year 6.
Picture books, verse novels, graphic novels, class novels, biographies and non-fiction.
Books for all ages from Early Years to Year 6.
Our new diversity collection contains books to help you discuss what makes a family with your class, and to help children see representations of different families:
KS1 - Last Stop On Market Street: Aalfred & Aalbert
KS2 - The Wrong Shoes
More coming soon!
https://buff.ly/3UNopLl
KS1 - Last Stop On Market Street: Aalfred & Aalbert
KS2 - The Wrong Shoes
More coming soon!
https://buff.ly/3UNopLl
November 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Our new diversity collection contains books to help you discuss what makes a family with your class, and to help children see representations of different families:
KS1 - Last Stop On Market Street: Aalfred & Aalbert
KS2 - The Wrong Shoes
More coming soon!
https://buff.ly/3UNopLl
KS1 - Last Stop On Market Street: Aalfred & Aalbert
KS2 - The Wrong Shoes
More coming soon!
https://buff.ly/3UNopLl
Our books on the theme of neurodiversity come with planning to help you discuss and explore them with your class:
Lower KS2 - The Boy On Fire
Upper KS2 - Wider Than The Sea (dyslexia); The Goldfish Boy (OCD)
Books for KS1 and other types of neurodivergence in the pipeline!
https://buff.ly/3UNopLl
Lower KS2 - The Boy On Fire
Upper KS2 - Wider Than The Sea (dyslexia); The Goldfish Boy (OCD)
Books for KS1 and other types of neurodivergence in the pipeline!
https://buff.ly/3UNopLl
November 11, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Our books on the theme of neurodiversity come with planning to help you discuss and explore them with your class:
Lower KS2 - The Boy On Fire
Upper KS2 - Wider Than The Sea (dyslexia); The Goldfish Boy (OCD)
Books for KS1 and other types of neurodivergence in the pipeline!
https://buff.ly/3UNopLl
Lower KS2 - The Boy On Fire
Upper KS2 - Wider Than The Sea (dyslexia); The Goldfish Boy (OCD)
Books for KS1 and other types of neurodivergence in the pipeline!
https://buff.ly/3UNopLl
Our new diversity collection aims to support teachers with discussing different themes & issues. Here is our selection of books about deafness & hearing impairment:
KS1 - Listening to the Quiet; Listen
Lower KS2 - Stevie Wonder
Upper KS2 - El Deafo
https://buff.ly/4hKLE2O
KS1 - Listening to the Quiet; Listen
Lower KS2 - Stevie Wonder
Upper KS2 - El Deafo
https://buff.ly/4hKLE2O
November 10, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Our new diversity collection aims to support teachers with discussing different themes & issues. Here is our selection of books about deafness & hearing impairment:
KS1 - Listening to the Quiet; Listen
Lower KS2 - Stevie Wonder
Upper KS2 - El Deafo
https://buff.ly/4hKLE2O
KS1 - Listening to the Quiet; Listen
Lower KS2 - Stevie Wonder
Upper KS2 - El Deafo
https://buff.ly/4hKLE2O
Teaching geography through stories 🌍 https://buff.ly/3SDT51e
*Jack and Nancy (KS1 physical features)
*A River (KS1 physical & human features)
*The Mousehole Cat (KS2 coasts; physical & human features)
*The Rhythm of the Rain (KS2 rivers & the water cycle)
*Jack and Nancy (KS1 physical features)
*A River (KS1 physical & human features)
*The Mousehole Cat (KS2 coasts; physical & human features)
*The Rhythm of the Rain (KS2 rivers & the water cycle)
September 10, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Teaching geography through stories 🌍 https://buff.ly/3SDT51e
*Jack and Nancy (KS1 physical features)
*A River (KS1 physical & human features)
*The Mousehole Cat (KS2 coasts; physical & human features)
*The Rhythm of the Rain (KS2 rivers & the water cycle)
*Jack and Nancy (KS1 physical features)
*A River (KS1 physical & human features)
*The Mousehole Cat (KS2 coasts; physical & human features)
*The Rhythm of the Rain (KS2 rivers & the water cycle)
Teaching maths through stories 🟰 https://buff.ly/3vQfGP0
Stories have privileged status in our memories. Including stories across the curriculum can help children learn more and remember more.
*The Rabbit Problem
*On A Beam Of Light
Stories have privileged status in our memories. Including stories across the curriculum can help children learn more and remember more.
*The Rabbit Problem
*On A Beam Of Light
September 7, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Teaching maths through stories 🟰 https://buff.ly/3vQfGP0
Stories have privileged status in our memories. Including stories across the curriculum can help children learn more and remember more.
*The Rabbit Problem
*On A Beam Of Light
Stories have privileged status in our memories. Including stories across the curriculum can help children learn more and remember more.
*The Rabbit Problem
*On A Beam Of Light
Spotlight on the UK (KS1):
*A Walk in London
*Paddington's Post (London)
*Louis Goes to Edinburgh
*The Vanishing Lake (Northern Ireland)
*A Walk in London
*Paddington's Post (London)
*Louis Goes to Edinburgh
*The Vanishing Lake (Northern Ireland)
September 5, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Spotlight on the UK (KS1):
*A Walk in London
*Paddington's Post (London)
*Louis Goes to Edinburgh
*The Vanishing Lake (Northern Ireland)
*A Walk in London
*Paddington's Post (London)
*Louis Goes to Edinburgh
*The Vanishing Lake (Northern Ireland)
Teaching music through stories 🎼 https://buff.ly/3OmKMUJ
Stories have privileged status in our memories. Including stories across the curriculum can help children learn more and remember more.
*In The Darkness Of The Night (KS1)
*Once Upon A Tune (KS2)
Stories have privileged status in our memories. Including stories across the curriculum can help children learn more and remember more.
*In The Darkness Of The Night (KS1)
*Once Upon A Tune (KS2)
September 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Teaching music through stories 🎼 https://buff.ly/3OmKMUJ
Stories have privileged status in our memories. Including stories across the curriculum can help children learn more and remember more.
*In The Darkness Of The Night (KS1)
*Once Upon A Tune (KS2)
Stories have privileged status in our memories. Including stories across the curriculum can help children learn more and remember more.
*In The Darkness Of The Night (KS1)
*Once Upon A Tune (KS2)
Spotlight on physical geography (KS2) 🌋 https://buff.ly/3SjgALD
*Earth Shattering Events
*Amazing Rivers
*The Rhythm of the Rain (rivers & the water cycle)
*The Incredible Ecosystems of Planet Earth (biomes & climate zones)
*Stuff You Should Know About Planet Earth
*Earth Shattering Events
*Amazing Rivers
*The Rhythm of the Rain (rivers & the water cycle)
*The Incredible Ecosystems of Planet Earth (biomes & climate zones)
*Stuff You Should Know About Planet Earth
September 1, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Spotlight on physical geography (KS2) 🌋 https://buff.ly/3SjgALD
*Earth Shattering Events
*Amazing Rivers
*The Rhythm of the Rain (rivers & the water cycle)
*The Incredible Ecosystems of Planet Earth (biomes & climate zones)
*Stuff You Should Know About Planet Earth
*Earth Shattering Events
*Amazing Rivers
*The Rhythm of the Rain (rivers & the water cycle)
*The Incredible Ecosystems of Planet Earth (biomes & climate zones)
*Stuff You Should Know About Planet Earth
Spotlight on British History 👑 https://buff.ly/3SzNfxy
Building chronology - A Street Through Time
*Arthur The Always King (Anglo-Saxons)
*Arthur and the Golden Rope (Vikings)
*Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush
*Archie's War Scrapbook (WW1)
Building chronology - A Street Through Time
*Arthur The Always King (Anglo-Saxons)
*Arthur and the Golden Rope (Vikings)
*Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush
*Archie's War Scrapbook (WW1)
August 27, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Spotlight on British History 👑 https://buff.ly/3SzNfxy
Building chronology - A Street Through Time
*Arthur The Always King (Anglo-Saxons)
*Arthur and the Golden Rope (Vikings)
*Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush
*Archie's War Scrapbook (WW1)
Building chronology - A Street Through Time
*Arthur The Always King (Anglo-Saxons)
*Arthur and the Golden Rope (Vikings)
*Granny Came Here on the Empire Windrush
*Archie's War Scrapbook (WW1)
Spotlight on Ancient Greece ⚱️ https://buff.ly/42cDmJD
Great for inspiring writing:
*Leo and the Gorgon's Curse
*Aesop's Fables
Class readers:
*The Town Mouse and The Spartan House
*The Boy Who Cried Horse
Great for inspiring writing:
*Leo and the Gorgon's Curse
*Aesop's Fables
Class readers:
*The Town Mouse and The Spartan House
*The Boy Who Cried Horse
August 25, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Spotlight on Ancient Greece ⚱️ https://buff.ly/42cDmJD
Great for inspiring writing:
*Leo and the Gorgon's Curse
*Aesop's Fables
Class readers:
*The Town Mouse and The Spartan House
*The Boy Who Cried Horse
Great for inspiring writing:
*Leo and the Gorgon's Curse
*Aesop's Fables
Class readers:
*The Town Mouse and The Spartan House
*The Boy Who Cried Horse
Little People Big Dreams
We have a number of these books in our library, including all the scientists mentioned in the science NC:
Charles Darwin, Jane Goodall, David Attenborough, Mary Anning & Nikola Tesla
All come with planning for the relevant science units. #primaryscience
We have a number of these books in our library, including all the scientists mentioned in the science NC:
Charles Darwin, Jane Goodall, David Attenborough, Mary Anning & Nikola Tesla
All come with planning for the relevant science units. #primaryscience
August 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Little People Big Dreams
We have a number of these books in our library, including all the scientists mentioned in the science NC:
Charles Darwin, Jane Goodall, David Attenborough, Mary Anning & Nikola Tesla
All come with planning for the relevant science units. #primaryscience
We have a number of these books in our library, including all the scientists mentioned in the science NC:
Charles Darwin, Jane Goodall, David Attenborough, Mary Anning & Nikola Tesla
All come with planning for the relevant science units. #primaryscience
Have you tried using our tagging feature?
We have identified all the important concepts in each of our books. These appear as tags which can be clicked to find all the other books with that tag. For example, look at some of the amazing books we have with the tag 'space'!
We have identified all the important concepts in each of our books. These appear as tags which can be clicked to find all the other books with that tag. For example, look at some of the amazing books we have with the tag 'space'!
August 23, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Have you tried using our tagging feature?
We have identified all the important concepts in each of our books. These appear as tags which can be clicked to find all the other books with that tag. For example, look at some of the amazing books we have with the tag 'space'!
We have identified all the important concepts in each of our books. These appear as tags which can be clicked to find all the other books with that tag. For example, look at some of the amazing books we have with the tag 'space'!
Suggestions for a new KS2 class - why not read one or more of these books to help establish a sense of belonging and community with your new class?
August 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Suggestions for a new KS2 class - why not read one or more of these books to help establish a sense of belonging and community with your new class?
Suggestions for a new KS1 class - why not read one or more of these books to help establish a sense of belonging and community with your new class?
August 21, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Suggestions for a new KS1 class - why not read one or more of these books to help establish a sense of belonging and community with your new class?
Our top three books for Year 1:
1. Tree - plants science; the four seasons
2. A Walk in the Woods - the four seasons, seasonal weather patterns
3. Jack and Nancy - continents & oceans; geographical vocabulary
https://buff.ly/46SPnGs...
1. Tree - plants science; the four seasons
2. A Walk in the Woods - the four seasons, seasonal weather patterns
3. Jack and Nancy - continents & oceans; geographical vocabulary
https://buff.ly/46SPnGs...
August 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Our top three books for Year 1:
1. Tree - plants science; the four seasons
2. A Walk in the Woods - the four seasons, seasonal weather patterns
3. Jack and Nancy - continents & oceans; geographical vocabulary
https://buff.ly/46SPnGs...
1. Tree - plants science; the four seasons
2. A Walk in the Woods - the four seasons, seasonal weather patterns
3. Jack and Nancy - continents & oceans; geographical vocabulary
https://buff.ly/46SPnGs...
Our top three books for Year 2:
1. Home - animal habitats & offspring
2. The Growing Story - animal offspring (seasons revision)
3. Small, Speckled Egg - habitats, food chains, lifecycles (Arctic/Antarctic)
https://buff.ly/46SPnGs...
1. Home - animal habitats & offspring
2. The Growing Story - animal offspring (seasons revision)
3. Small, Speckled Egg - habitats, food chains, lifecycles (Arctic/Antarctic)
https://buff.ly/46SPnGs...
August 19, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Our top three books for Year 2:
1. Home - animal habitats & offspring
2. The Growing Story - animal offspring (seasons revision)
3. Small, Speckled Egg - habitats, food chains, lifecycles (Arctic/Antarctic)
https://buff.ly/46SPnGs...
1. Home - animal habitats & offspring
2. The Growing Story - animal offspring (seasons revision)
3. Small, Speckled Egg - habitats, food chains, lifecycles (Arctic/Antarctic)
https://buff.ly/46SPnGs...