Watching an old-fashioned gem with a glass of Old-Fashioned. Guess I’ve started to relax after a busy old term. #whitechristmas #oldfashioned #holiday

Thoughts with those affected by DW - appalling - but I am so pleased that he has finally been found out. Such courageous people. To all of the amazing authors out there - there may be well deserved space on those shelves for you. I’ve had no DW books in school for years. And never will.

A very special personal film (it’s forever on my arm) and seeing it on the stage in the West End was an absolute joy. Beautiful. Clever. Funny. Magical. Jawdropping. Puppet masters! #myneighbortotoro #totoro #studioghibli

Children started their #benrothery inspired swallows today. I’m going to need to create a gallery. They’re gaining confidence using new techniques which is a joy. #primaryart #loveteaching #natureart #wildlifeart @dalmain-art.bsky.social

Inspired by #jackiemorris and #benrothery the children are producing some incredible art this term in Y5/6. #wildlife #wildlifeart #thelostspells #thelostwords #primaryart #sketchbooks Reading inspires Art!

I adore the artwork of #angelaharding and spending a couple of hours reading A Year Unfolding has been bliss. Just a beautiful collection of her printmaking celebrating our gorgeous countryside. #art #natureart #wildlife #conservation #bbcwildlife @nationaltrust.org.uk @chrisgpackham.bsky.social

Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall is the inspiration for this free KS2 art medium-term plan from headteacher @karlduke8.bsky.social. Children will paint skies and seascapes, draw lighthouse cross-sections and experiment with collage…

The children (and adults) absolutely loved #adambaron today. He was gripping to listen to and his new book The Very Last Christmas Present has been borrowed by so many children already. Thanks again to the brilliant Rabbit Hole for organising the visit. #authorvisits #reading

We loved this! Here's the online version: www.teachwire.net/teaching-res...

I’m loving contributing to @teachprimarymag.bsky.social by sharing some of the successful reading-inspired learning and outcomes in our curriculum #primary

I think the painting of the branch this kingfisher is sitting on is one of the best examples of watercolour I’ve seen a child do. It’s beautiful - look at the range of colours #primaryart #watercolour #thelostwords

Brilliant to see the vocabulary generation Detail Detectives strategy ‘Jig-saw’ used in Willow Class today. A fantastic way to collect more words than you normally would to help build narrative. Creating grids to organise ideas. #detaildetectives Get in touch if you want more info #primarywriting

Hey @smithsmm.bsky.social @karlduke8.bsky.social @checkemoutbooks.bsky.social - fancy doing the survey and spreading the word for my lovely publisher, please?

On a graphic novel marathon this weekend and #macsmith #Scurry is the latest. The artwork is astonishing and after reading the #graphicnovel of #WatershipDown I could see some similarities - it’s a brilliant piece of work.

A re-read of one of my favourite #graphicnovels @jasonreynolds83.bsky.social incredibly powerful #LongWayDown. The artwork by Danica Novgorodoff grips you, breaks your heart and visually helps delivers the emotional punch of Jason’s words. A breathtaking adaptation.

The #graphicnovel adaptation of Richard Adam’s #watershipdown is a visual treat. It’s extremely faithful to the original and is structured superbly. A morning of absolute bliss with the expected emotional rollercoaster of a journey. Masterpiece. @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social

As a lover of both #graphicnovels and #art Botticelli’s Apprentice by @umurrayhusted.bsky.social was a brilliant afternoon’s read. Particularly liked the explanations of art techniques from the period. Recommend for all but teachers of art in #primary or #secondary will love it.

So delighted for the brilliant well-deserving creators on the #AstridLindgren Memorial Award List. Amazing to see friends and visitors to our school on there. 🥳🤩😄Must be a gremlin somewhere though as that Walliams has somehow got on it. He’ll never have a book in our school. 😤😩

When the worlds of @philearle and #fredfordham collide wonderful things should happen and the #graphicnovel adaptation of When the Sky Falls does not disappoint. The strength of the story is delivered brilliantly through Fordham’s (check out A Wizard of Earthsea) stunning artwork. #whentheskyfalls

Having met the brilliant #lizhyder at #nolimits festival I thought I’d better start reading her books! Bearmouth grabbed me and didn’t let go creating scene after scene of courage against such a cruel regime. In Newt we have one of my fave ever characters. Astonishing #bearmouth @pushkinpress.com

Love my #musicals #westend but I think I’ve heard the best collaborative vocals ever tonight in an absolutely brilliant performance of #Justforoneday #LiveAid Wow!

#Competition Time. Win a signed copy of my new Picture book ‘My Friend Billy Whiskers’. All you have to do is Like, Repost and Follow me to be in with a chance. I’ll pick at random a winner on Monday 6th October. Good Luck all 🤞🦁👦🏻 #giveaway #picturebook

Rob & Tom Sears created one of the best/ quirkiest NF ever in The Biggest Footprint and their new book A Tree is a Time Machine is equally exceptional. A tree contemplates the passing of time and it made me smile and go Wow! Genius. @smithsmm.bsky.social @checkemoutbooks.bsky.social

I’ve waited for the second book by brothers Rob & Tom Sears for years after the brilliantly imaginative The Biggest Footprint. And it’s been worth it. I’ll share more in a post later. @hachettechildrens.bsky.social

Thank you @charlienutbrown.bsky.social for a signed copy of The Feathered Book - really kind of you and I’ll add to my borrowing library! #headteacherheadreader

Thank you @charlienutbrown.bsky.social for a signed copy of The Feathered Book - really kind of you and I’ll add to my borrowing library! #headteacherheadreader

As a Barnsley lad and cricket mad this is a sad one. He wor a reight character r’Dickie. #RIPDickie #DickieBird

Luckiest job in the world teaching #art throughout #KS2. Helps to structure the planning to ensure every child is making progress with their skills. A short thread through the key stage for this term so far. Year 3/4 inspired by their book focus on the #Everest expedition of Norgay and Hillary…1/3

Huge thanks to Ben Rothery, Susannah Lloyd, Jenny Mclachlan, Ramzee, Liz Hyder, Kes Gray, Richard O’Neill, Saviour Pirotta, Nicholas Jubber, Darren Simpson, Mama G, Steve Webb @mattgoodfellow.bsky.social for just being brilliant people, superb company over a beer and creatives who blow your mind!

Spent the most fantastic weekend #nolimitsfestival created by the wonderful @rabbits21.bsky.social Saw so many families from our school engaging with authors and illustrators including our very own #BethWalker. Thousands attended and had a blast.

@mariannedoherty.bsky.social @checkemoutbooks.bsky.social

Kate Winter - the most exciting talent in NF? Adored The Fossil Hunter and her style perfectly suits the discovery of prehistoric paintings in Lascaux a century ago in The Cave Explorer. Engrossing art (+gatefolds), enticing questions and key knowledge - Kate has produced a serious work of art!

Thank you #cicadabooks #annadavies #daisywynter for Shoes: A Footwear Fashion Frolic. It’s a fantastic journey through the history of footwear taking us around the globe, focusing on designers too and will interest all children due to the later focus on #nike #vans #airjordans #adidas designs.

Love this term! We use The Lost Words by #robertmacfarlane & #jackiemorris to inspire artwork based on the beauty of nature. A term for patience, care and resilience. We look in detail and then super detail and it’s when children take a giant leap. #primaryart This is just the start! #thelostwords

No need for words…The Invisible Parade by #LeighBardugo & #JohnPicacio *thank you @smithsmm.bsky.social #grief #loss #memories #rememberinglovedones

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

Generally stay away from ‘celebrity’ books but Marvellous Messages: The Amazing Story of Communication by #roseaylingellis #andreamills #lenaaddink is not only an important book but brilliant fun to read time-travelling around the globe to see communication develop and meet key deaf people. Superb!

I’m Like A Tree And A Tree’s Like Me #sylvainejaoui & #annecrahay is a wonderful book for FS/KS1 to show the similarities between nature and human growth and with paper-cut pages for the oooh! It emphasises the importance of all life. I think it’s a beautiful thing. #picturebooks #KS1 #EYFS

Need a bigger bookshelf! My lending library at school is piling up! (This is a fraction of it) so important that my shelves include a diverse range and the very best of new books available. No funding so my wallet takes a hit so it’s a good job I love reading them! #headteacherheadreader

Have to say I loved that! Funny, cracking songs, great story and plenty of action. Having been ‘brought up’ on anime, manga and KPop thanks to 2 girls who are now uni and beyond I thought it was cracking fun! #kpopdemonhunters #netflix

Top selection from @rabbits21.bsky.social today. @smithsmm.bsky.social pointed me in the direction of King & Sendak’s Hansel and Gretel and the phenomenal The Invisible Parade. Dick Turpin (loved TV series as a kid) due to possible family highwayman history and Blitzers as ❤️ @alastairc.com work.

Read Margaret Atwood’s #TheHandmaidsTale over the summer and now working my way through the TV series (on season 5). In my view the only drama that comes close to #BreakingBad and Elizabeth Moss’s performance is the best I’ve ever seen. Truly phenomenal. Thought provoking brilliance.

@smithsmm.bsky.social @f33lthesun.bsky.social @mrlockyer.bsky.social @checkemoutbooks.bsky.social #edusky #reading #freefestival

This is stupidly exciting! If you live anywhere near Lincolnshire and love books/music then come along to this FREE festival organised by the amazing @rabbits21.bsky.social Proud to be part of such a wonderful event - can’t wait to chat with so many authors and probably buy more books! #NoLimits

Looking for a brilliant book to stimulate creativity in #EYFS? Is a Book a Box for Words? By Harriet Ziefert and Merce Gali would work brilliantly with Its Not a Box by Antoinette Portis. Brilliantly imaginative and creative with words with opportunities to discover and explore. #edusky #primary

If you're #Lincolnshire -way and would like to say hi and grab a signed copy of #THIRST, I'll be appearing at FREE events at #NoLimits in Brigg and #LincolnBookFestival. Look 'em up online and book your place! 📚❤️

Gorgeous #summerholiday -might actually get on with work today! Sun in Mallorca, delicious food, one or two drinks (!), visits to/from friends & family, read 20+ books, Coldplay in ‘ull and generally relaxed the ‘eck out of it. And on the last day tomorrow we’ll book next year’s holiday! #rested

Final bookshop of the holiday. Pic 1 from The Crow Road Bookshop in Arundel. Pic 2 from #oxfambrighton. Also did some early Christmas shopping 😬🎁

@jonbiddle.bsky.social I’m sure the shop is on your indie bookshop list but just in case…