TR&W Issue 20

32 | www.teachwire.net Resource roundup Five ideas for exceptional literacy teaching The Week Junior is the current affairs magazine that children love to read. It gives children aged eight to 14 a unique opportunity to learn about the world around them in an engaging, age-appropriate way, whilst developing a whole range of important skills needed for educational success. Take out a school subscription to: • Inform, inspire and stimulate discussion with topical features and articles • Develop critical thinking skills by encouraging curiosity and debate • Provide high-quality current affairs to nurture reading for pleasure Visit schools. theweekjunior.co.uk Broaden children’s knowledge of the world with TheWeek Junior 1 PARTNER CONT ENT DKSuper Readers Enter the wonderful world of non-fiction! Children aged three to 11 will love exploring the exciting world of dinosaurs, animals, natural wonders, and more with DK’s non-fiction levelled readers.With five levels increasing in complexity, the beautifully designed DK Super Readers cover engaging curriculum-aligned topics. Discover a wealth of accompanying materials to enhance the learning journey, all accessed via a QR code on the back cover of each book. With a book for every interest, young readers will learn more about the world around them and build subject vocabulary while progressing reading skills. Visit: learning.dk.com/uk/ dk-super-readers Email: dklearning@dk.com 2 5 Fantastic phonics resources Reading Planet Rocket Phonics is a DfE-validated SSP programme with a mission: to help every child to keep up, not catch up. Written by author, trainer and consultant Abigail Steel, the programme is available for Reception and Year 1. With Rocket Phonics, you get everything needed for reading and writing: fully decodable books, flashcards, teaching plans, pupil booklets and more. Plus, Rocket Phonics Online includes a range of innovative digital resources to bring phonics to life. Find out more at risingstars-uk.com/ TEYrocketphonics The STABILO MARKdry marker pencil Looking for a reliable whiteboard marker that won’t let you down? Look no further than the STABILO MARKdry marker pencil! Crafted from 100% PEFC-certified wood, this marker lasts up to six times longer than liquid markers and delivers bright, vibrant colours with every stroke. And when it’s time to erase, STABILO MARKdry wipes away easily with a damp or dry cloth on non-porous surfaces, leaving no stains on your hands or clothes. Plus, the pack of four colours comes with a handy sharpener and microfibre cloth. Whether you’re using it at school or at home, you can count on the STABILO MARKdry to get the job done! Visit stabilo.com/uk 4 Streamline KS2 writing assessment WeModerate is a revolutionary moderation and assessment tool that simplifies primary writing moderation, saving time, energy, and stress for teachers, schools and MATs. Experience high-quality, online, on-demand, standardised writing moderation that enhances classroom teaching, destresses your teachers and gives you assessment peace of mind. Through our collaboration options, you can easily connect with others within your school or across MATs where moderation is required. Doing this significantly reduces processing time and provides evidence for the end-of-KS2 writing assessment in a much more timely manner. Visit info.wemoderate.app 3