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pollyl70.bsky.social
Teacher (31 years and still going!) singer, wife and mum. Love my cats! AHT, curriculum, maths lead, music, art and DT
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We have 10 MAGNIFISCENT copies of #TheAdventuresOfRapKid by @MrMCGrammar to #win! For the chance to find out if Z’s hip-hop makeover brings on the vibes at the Royal Rap Rumble to make him the Greatest of All Time… Repost & Follow by Feb 28🎤💫 @simonkids.bsky.social #WRDMagComp

Out with the camera this. weekend. #reflections #photography

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

What’s fluency and why is it important? Should you use extracts or full texts? How do you approach a class discussion about a book? Hear @suchmo83.bsky.social’s wise insights on these questions and many more, and share with anyone who cares about getting kids reading. youtu.be/DyrGjl-U2Xc?...

It's Valentine's day on Friday - so we're giving away a Hotel Chocolat Large Dipping Adventure this evening (it'll be with you in time for the big day!) To win, simply LIKE, REPOST and make sure you're following us - the winner will be announced later today. Good luck! 🍫 ❤️ 🍀 #edusky #edchat

We have 4 BRILLIANT copies of #WorldOfWanda by karenmccombie.bksy.social to #win! For the chance find out what happens when 12yr old Wanda sets off to find her Dad in England & Margo shockingly discovers she has a step-sister… Repost & Follow by Feb 14 uclanpublishing.bsky.social #WRDMagComp

We have 4 FAB copies of #UnicornsInUniforms: Dragon Inferno by writercornish.bsky.social to #win! Can Blaze, Quench & their rescue partners save the day when two naughty young dragons spark a fire in Witchy Wood? Repost & Follow by Feb 7 to enter the draw uclanpublishing.bsky.social #WRDMagComp

Just finished a mighty useful @bluecoweducation.bsky.social showcase. Some great pitches that I'll be taking back to school. If you've never done one of their showcases, then get signed up!

My favourite children's book of the year: SAFIYYAH'S WAR by Hiba Noor Khan. Absolutely beautiful & brilliant; every school & library should have a copy. To which end, I am giving away FREE COPIES TO SCHOOLS & LIBRARIES! Repost & follow to enter; closes 25th Jan 2025! #BooksOfTheYear #books #giveaway

A year's worth of picturebook assembly suggestions that have a focus on diversity, equality, inclusion and empathy. Hopefully it's of use, even to just dip into occasionally. The link is here: padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r... #edusky

GIVEAWAY! In celebration of our 2025 launch, you have the chance to WIN our new Oasis Scene Set! Featuring orange, yellow & brown pieces, this is great for safari and desert play. For a chance to WIN: 🧡 Repost 🧡 Tag friends 🧡 Follow Giveaway ends on Friday 17th January at 11:59pm. U.K. only.

We have 4 FANTASTIC copies of #MurderForTwo - A Tariq Twins Mystery by @niylafarook.bsky.social to #WIN! For a chance to solve this dual-POV mystery with the estranged, neurodivergent twins, Ani & Riri to prove their dad’s innocence… Retweet & Follow by Jan 17 @piccadillypress #WRDMagComp

The reviews have started to come in for The Diverse Curriculum and I’m so excited that I want to give a copy away to one lovely person/school! If you’d like a copy, repost, follow and introduce yourself. I will draw names out of a hat in one week precisely!

I'm doing a free giveaway to celebrate the publication of my latest book! Like and repost to enter (UK only). Winner announced on Sunday. See the link below to find out more about the book. #freebie #giveaway

If you're looking for helpful reviews of children's books, the @justimaginecentre.bsky.social team do an amazing job. Over 600 reviews posted during 2024. Well-written and can be found by theme, genre, subject or age. Highly recommended. justimagine.co.uk/childrens-bo...

Thanks @teachertapp.bsky.social All you Bluesky tappers, what are your stats? #teachertapp

Friday morning briefing, throw one of these out. Add it to the board. Come back to them week on week. Build staff sharing of examples. Helps culture. Big love to @suchmo83.bsky.social for a load of these. It’s the little things that add up to the big things.

I’ve got 6 copies of Code Name Kingfisher to give away to one lucky winner. Simply repost this and make sure you’re following me. I’ll choose one lucky winner at random on Sunday 1st of December.

Getting towards the end of Non-Fiction November and with Christmas approaching, I wanted to share some of my sons and my’s favourite Non-fiction titles that would make excellent gifts for kids (and indeed adults). #UKKidLit #KidLitUk #NonFictionNovember

If it's helpful to schools and teachers, below is the link to a year's worth of picturebook assembly suggestions that have a focus on empathy, diversity, equality and inclusion. They're all books I've used and loved. #edusky padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...

We're feeling festive today! Who wants to win this tote bag of goodies? Like this post! Give us a follow. You don't have to, but resharing is appreciated 💕 Enter by 7pm Sunday 24th November 2024. We'll pick a winner on Monday. UK only. #kidlituk

The influx of new accounts basically saying "Here to f*ck things up" have realised X is now an echo chamber, they have no one to pick a fight with there, as they all now share the same fascist ideology. It must be scary when everyone agrees with them. Block, and move on. Stay safe, Blueys 👍😉

Hi #Primary #Maths leads, we would like to talk to you about curriculum resources - after school, for about 30mins - and give you £20 Amazon vouchers. Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1XoZ... #eduskyprimary #primarymaths

Looking for recommendations! We have done a whole school mosaic project, have Darrell Wakelam booked for next academic year and I'm looking for an artist to work with the whole school on a project this year. Any recommendations? #EduSkyPrimary #art #artist

#curriculum and #assessment consultation 🔗 www.gov.uk/government/c... #EduSky #PrimaryEduSky #UKEd

A very happy National Teaching Assistant's Day to all the TAs who work hard, and deserve more recognition for the role they play in shaping children and young people's lives. #NationalTADay

As a teacher, one thing I miss about London is the free transport for school trips. Travelling around London for enrichment was completely free but back up north we have to rely on coach and minibus companies which cost a small fortune. Hopefully this is something we can change 👀

Will now be adding Year 3/4 @ncetm.bsky.social material to my folder (all the PD materials are freely available on the site but I've previously made worksheets to go with the planning & PPTs for UKS2). Will only be adding as I go so will be a slow build! Find here👇 drive.google.com/drive/mobile...

This is a good thing! Would like to know what the areas are though. #edusky www.gov.uk/government/n...

This group has been so helpful. Looking forward to our first meet up.

The best time for tech was that short period when having an MP3 player felt unimaginably exciting, before we got so blase about having everything all the time whenever we wanted it that it stopped feeling remarkable and incredible.

Are you a HOD or Teaching and Learning Lead looking for CPD suggestions? 👀 Go to the Teacher Tapp app and check out our Events Feed. 📲 bit.ly/DownloadTeacherTapp

Your phonics results are good, even excellent - but a good handful of children are still failing to reach the expected level by the end of Key Stage 2? Maybe contact or at least read his blog. @suchmo83.bsky.social