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Literacy Land, Step 7, Book 1: Part 1 (PDF)

"Sam had some news for her friends. 'There's a removal van outside the house with the SOLD sign,' she said. 'New people are moving in.'" Story Street for ages 4-7: Ensures children progress at the right pace with supportive, gradual progression through carefully graded steps Provides engaging humour and lively fiction plots provided by top authors and illustrators enhance excellence and enjoyment in teaching and learning Includes varied fiction styles are introduced through fantasy, cliff-hanger, adventure and novelty format titles to motivate and maintain attention Promotes valuable awareness of community and citizenship as Story Street is modelled round a contemporary multi-cultural community and many titles are ideal for teaching citizenship and PSHE including issues that range from conservation to bullying Specific assessment activities to help teachers monitor children's reading progress and simple integration of assessment for learning throughout Story Street Teacher's Notes ensure children's reading and writing skills progress at word, sentence and text level

TeeJay Mathematics CfE Level 1 Book a: Curriculum For Excellence (PDF)

Trust TeeJay's proven approach, which successfully develops mathematical skills and adds fun to learning. This book provides hundreds of practice questions, with progression and consolidation - the core TeeJay philosophy - underpinning every exercise and chapter. - Use Book 1A followed by Book 1B to cover the entire Level 1 curriculum - Chapter Zero revises all of the strands from Early Level - Every chapter ends with 'The 3Rs' exercise so that pupils can Revisit, Review and Revise that topic - Extension work provides extra stretch for high-attaining pupils - Answers for all questions are in the back of the book; answers for 'The 3Rs' are available on the TeeJay Maths website

Teejay Mathematics Cfe Level 1 Book B (PDF)

Trust TeeJay's proven approach, which successfully develops mathematical skills and adds fun to learning. This book provides hundreds of practice questions, with progression and consolidation - the core TeeJay philosophy - underpinning every exercise and chapter. - Use Book 1A followed by Book 1B to cover the entire Level 1 curriculum - A Revision Chapter at the end of the book consolidates learning across the A and B books - Every chapter ends with 'The 3Rs' exercise so that pupils can Revisit, Review and Revise that topic - Extension work provides extra stretch for high-attaining pupils - Answers for all questions are in the back of the book; answers for 'The 3Rs' are available on the TeeJay Maths website

Teejay Mathematics Cfe Level 2 Book A (PDF)

Trust TeeJay's proven approach, which successfully develops mathematical skills and adds fun to learning. This book provides hundreds of practice questions, with progression and consolidation - the core TeeJay philosophy - underpinning every exercise and chapter. - Use Book 2A followed by Book 2B to cover the entire Level 2 curriculum - Chapter Zero revises all of the strands from Level 1 - Every chapter ends with 'The 3Rs' exercise so that pupils can Revisit, Review and Revise that topic - Extension work provides extra stretch for high-attaining pupils - Answers for all questions are in the back of the book; answers for 'The 3Rs' are available on the TeeJay Maths website

Gigglers, Green: Computer Virus

Vinnie turned the computer back on. The sick face appeared again. I told you to leave me alone. I'm not well. Vinnie begged, Just a little assignment. Ple-e-e-ase. I just have to surf the net. The computer turned a brighter shade of green. Don't talk to me about surfing. Based on the success of Sparklers, Gigglers is a new series of chapter books with even funnier storylines and appealing full-colour illustrations. Each book allows your pupils to experience reading success as they gain the skills they need to become confident, eager readers. Each of the 3 levels consist of 8 fast-moving books that are easy to read and easy to understand Research shows that children love funny stories - what keeps them giggling keeps them reading! The Teacher's Guide, for each level, provides comprehensive activity material, copymasters and Guided Reading discussion points for each book

Gigglers, Green: Who's the Alien?

My family had tried wummy burgers for dinner last night. They looked like normal hamburgers. Then the meat crawled out and said hello! I knew then that Razak wasn't going to be as much fun as I'd thought. Based on the success of Sparklers, Gigglers is a new series of chapter books with even funnier storylines and appealing full-colour illustrations. Each book allows your pupils to experience reading success as they gain the skills they need to become confident, eager readers. Each of the 3 levels consist of 8 fast-moving books that are easy to read and easy to understand Research shows that children love funny stories - what keeps them giggling keeps them reading! The Teacher's Guide, for each level, provides comprehensive activity material, copymasters and Guided Reading discussion points for each book

Gigglers, Red: Gilbert Galaxy, Space Hero

Princess Nova popped up on the screen. I need help! she cried. I'm being held prisoner on the planet Floop. Wake up, Tyro, said Gilbert. We're off to save a princess. Based on the success of Sparklers, Gigglers is a new series of chapter books with even funnier storylines and appealing full-colour illustrations. Each book allows your pupils to experience reading success as they gain the skills they need to become confident, eager readers. Each of the 3 levels consist of 8 fast-moving books that are easy to read and easy to understand Research shows that children love funny stories - what keeps them giggling keeps them reading! The Teacher's Guide, for each level, provides comprehensive activity material, copymasters and Guided Reading discussion points for each book

Gigglers, Red: The Little Box

All Benny could think about was the little box on the table. Nothing scary could fit inside such a small box! he told himself. Slowly Benny lifted the lid ... Based on the success of Sparklers, Gigglers is a new series of chapter books with even funnier storylines and appealing full-colour illustrations. Each book allows your pupils to experience reading success as they gain the skills they need to become confident, eager readers. Each of the 3 levels consist of 8 fast-moving books that are easy to read and easy to understand Research shows that children love funny stories - what keeps them giggling keeps them reading! The Teacher's Guide, for each level, provides comprehensive activity material, copymasters and Guided Reading discussion points for each book

Big, Bad Owl (PDF)

Big, Bad Owl is a fabulously funny, tongue-in-cheek picture book from best-selling author and master of comedy, Steve Smallman (Dragon Stew and Monkey with a Bright Blue Bottom). Children will love the quirky illustrations in this story about learning to deal with moods and emotions. Feeling cranky? Out of sorts? Perhaps a teeny bit tetchy? Then flap off over to Scowl's grumpy branch for a good old grouch and grumble... Everybody wants to cheer Scowl up, but there's one thing that makes him the happiest owl in the world and that's being in a good old grump!

Treasure House, Year 1 Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Pupil Book (PDF)

Treasure House: Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Pupil Books are aimed at ages 6-11, offering complete coverage of the demanding 2014 National Curriculum, and ideal practice of the skills in the new GAPS test

Treasure House, Year 2 Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Pupil Book (PDF)

Treasure House: Vocabulary, Grammar and Punctuation Pupil Books are aimed at ages 6-11, offering complete coverage of the demanding 2014 National Curriculum, and ideal practice of the skills in the new GAPS test.

Alf’s pet bat: Initial Code Unit 8 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Fran’s pet crab: Initial Code Unit 9 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Jed’s pet rat: Initial Code Unit 6 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Jess’s pet fox: Initial Code Unit 7 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Josh’s pet fish: Initial Code Unit 11 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Ken's pet bug: Initial Code Unit 5 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Kim’s pet chimp: Initial Code Unit 11 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Meg’s pet moth: Initial Code Unit 11 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Sal’s pet squid: Initial Code Unit 11 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Sam’s pet skunk: Initial Code Unit 10 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Tim’s pet chick: Initial Code Unit 11 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

Viv's pig and hen: Initial Code Unit 4 (Initial Code First Steps Collection)

You're Safe With Me

When the moon rises high and the stars twinkle, it is bedtime for the baby animals of the Indian forest. But tonight, when the skies turn dark and the night grows stormy, the little ones can’t sleep. SWISH-SWISH! CRACK-TRACK! FLASH-SNAP! goes the storm. Only Mama Elephant with her words of wisdom can reassure them. “You’re safe with me.”

You're Safe With Me

When the moon rises high and the stars twinkle, it is bedtime for the baby animals of the Indian forest. But tonight, when the skies turn dark and the night grows stormy, the little ones can’t sleep. SWISH-SWISH! CRACK-TRACK! FLASH-SNAP! goes the storm. Only Mama Elephant with her words of wisdom can reassure them. “You’re safe with me.”