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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 […]
4 March 2025
Rock Pool Secrets 3 - Survival Strategies — S Y Palmer

Rock Pool Secrets 3 – Survival Strategies

Living in a rock pool is a tough job, particularly for creatures with soft bodies. There are many dangers, including varying temperatures, levels of oxygen, food and predators. Also, how far up the beach a species […]
16 January 2025
Shore Crab with eggs

Rock Pool Secrets 1 – Four Fantastic Finds

If you’ve ever ventured down to Cornwall’s coastline, you’ll know that its rock pools are magical. These miniature, tidal ecosystems offer a peek into a hidden world brimming with life. Left behind by the retreating tide, […]
1 February 2022
2024 Mission to the Moon and Greek Mythology – Primary Classroom Conversations (Post 1) — S Y Palmer

2024 Mission to the Moon and Greek Mythology – Primary Classroom Conversations (Post 1)

2 Greek Gods and the Moon The ancient Greek mystical world was ruled by 12 great gods and goddesses who lived on Mount Olympus (when they weren’t off travelling). They were called the Twelve Olympians.
1 February 2022
The Shell Secret by Sue Palmer

Adventure Stories

Why Adventure Stories are vital for our Children When I read Katherine Rundell’s ‘Why You Should Read Children’s Books, Even Though you Are So Old and Wise’ , there were so many passages that completely resonated […]
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 […]
24 May 2021
Space Stories - Virtual Book Signing and Giveaway May 2021 — S Y Palmer

Space Stories – Virtual Book Signing and Giveaway May 2021

For the month of May, I’ll be signing every copy of May’s Moon purchased from the Space Store, Didcot. If you haven’t yet got yours, you can order online or visit the store and collect your […]
25 March 2021
Classroom Space Quiz for KS2 — S Y Palmer

Classroom Space Quiz for KS2

If space is your topic, why not try this quiz with your class? It’s free to download and comes with a set of answers. What does your class know about space? How about using this quiz […]
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 […]
23 September 2019
May's Moon Book Launch - Author Interview — S Y Palmer

May’s Moon Book Launch – Author Interview

Sue Palmer talks about writing, reading and the publication of her new book… Where are you from? I live in the UK. I moved from Lancashire to The Cotswolds at the age of 7 and have […]
13 March 2019
Science, Education, Learning, Schools, Children,

Science Education Day 2019

#ScienceEducationDay – 14th March 2019 Science Education Day is the perfect opportunity to say thank you to all those people who share their love of science with children and adults across the world. I have a […]

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