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18 June 2025
Exploring Space and Oceans - Primary Classroom Conversations (Post 2) — S Y Palmer

Exploring Space and Oceans – Primary Classroom Conversations (Post 2)

There is something about being human that makes us curious. We want to know where, when, what and why things are as they are. Nowhere is this more apparent, than in our desire to explore, discover […]
15 September 2021
More than a Story - What good Fiction does for Children — S Y Palmer

More than a Story – What good Fiction does for Children

I’ve just finished reading an action-packed children’s story about time travel, history, mystery and friendship (Vesuvius by J. D. Fennell) and, after I’d added it to my shelf of ‘enjoyed’ children’s books, I permitted myself a […]
21 June 2021
A World of Writing Opportunities — S Y Palmer

A World of Writing Opportunities

Rhu Primary School showcases its space writing skills One of the positive effects of virtual author visits into schools, is being able to ‘go’ anywhere at any time. There’s no getting caught in traffic, no thoughts […]
17 December 2020
A World of Writing Opportunities — S Y Palmer

A World of Writing Opportunities

Rhu Primary School showcases its space writing skills One of the positive effects of virtual author visits into schools, is being able to ‘go’ anywhere at any time. There’s no getting caught in traffic, no thoughts […]
30 November 2020
Authors into Schools - Cost v Benefit — S Y Palmer

Authors into Schools – Cost v Benefit

How do I decide which authors to invite into our school to support our class learning, topics and curriculum? Where can I get the best recommendations for author visits? Will an author session be beneficial just […]

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