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Dean Boddington

2 years

I've gained a lot of new followers over the last few days so thought I'd highlight some of the resources that I have made that could help you all...

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

5 years

Here is my #ReadingForPleasure Tube Map. Designed to help children 'stuck' on certain books/authors or genres find new reads. I have also made a page with each 'line' on with space for reviews to be stuck on (post it note size) #PrimaryRocks #ReadingRocks

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

1 year

I'm hoping that 30 Pritt sticks for each class will be enough to earn me some new friends at my new school... Because if I've learnt anything in life, it's that friendship can be bought! #NewSchoolNewVibes

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

2 years

Snow based ponderings: All schools should have a list of local Teachers. Ones that could walk to school if horrific snow/flooding etc. Then if teachers can't drive to the school that they work at, they can be 'snow-supply' for the day at their local school.

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

6 years

ITS COMING HOME (note: 'it' no longer refers to the cup but instead pride in 23 Young men who have become fantastic role models for our kids)

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

Look at this awesome present my TA got me for the end of the year (bloody royal mail delays...) She's taken a drawing of me by one of my class and had it turned into a keyring! Thanks @KirstyYarrow

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@Misterbodd

3 years

Here it is... The History Through Books Timeline. That was a lot harder than I anticipated! As always, my resources are free... but if you have a spare couple of quid there's two options. -Buy me a book -Donate to @TrussellTrust

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

6 years

My favourite #nobservation was a colleague teaching RE - 5 pillars of Islam. The feedback was "could you have differentiated by only giving the lowers the 3 pillars of Islam"

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

5 years

Been working on this for a while but have been tweaking constantly. I felt I needed to get it out there otherwise I'll be tweaking forever... Lots of people moving Year groups or asking for book recommendations so I made this. 6 Books to get you started in each year group...

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

2 years

SHE'S HOME!

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

8 years later. Still amazing

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

5 years

Thanks to whoever it was that shared their bedtime box reward for their class. We're three weeks in and mine are loving it! A different child gets the box each Friday to take home for the weekend. Hot chocolate, bedtime books and a letter explaining why they deserve it!

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

5 years

So, here is the KS1 version of my #ReadingForPleasure Tube Map. I've gone for genres instead of authors for my lines this time. It was impossible to narrow down the books and lines (I wish I had room for at least 3 more lines...) #PrimaryRocks #ReadingRocks

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

For anyone looking of ways to keep up morale... I made a Where's Wally using our teachers. Nothing fancy, 30 minutes on Microsoft Paint. I know the kids (and staff) are going to love this!

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

6 years

Not all heroes wear capes... A boy in my class brought in a Barbie for his show and tell. Cue a few reactions, so another lad stood up and said "I've got a Barbie at home too!" He normalised the situation instantly. Boom! @LetToysBeToys @grahamandre

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

5 years

Yeah, I know I should have waited and posted all 4 of them together... but I got excited after completing the first one. Here are my Inclusive Books KS1 & KS2 All four downloadable for free from here; Put a couple of pennies in a charity box instead!

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

Book delivery day. Each teacher will start the day with a new pile of books on their desk to share with their classes next year. Hopefully they'll take a few home to enjoy over the summer #ReadingForPleasure Which pile would you want?

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

1 year

Look at this amazing card and parcel from our cleaner. She made a wellbeing basket for the rest of the staff

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

3 years

Rate my new socks from my step-mum

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

Daughter: Have you made many friends at school yet? Son: Not sooo much. Daughter: Don't worry. Just remember to smile at everyone lots and lots. Then they will know you are friendly and kind. #GoodAdvice

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

5 years

The last 4 Reading Roads (for now) Sci-fi, Adventure, Magic & Sports. Thanks @eenalol for the help with these All 7 available as a free PDF from: #ReadingRocks #PrimaryRocks

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

Can we drop the façade that the kids were unaffected by lockdown? Resilience, Independence, co-operation and tolerance are the four things that I have noticed have suffered the most. They may still get 10/10 in a spelling test but that doesn't mean they're in the same place.

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

5 years

Ok, I hope this can be useful for some other KS1 Teachers... I've been looking for lists of 'longer reads' of chapter books suitable for KS1 class novels. Most lists were mostly picture books. So here are my 49 longer reads for KS1! #PrimaryRocks #ReadingRocks

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

3 years

I think it's ready! It is bloody huge...

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

Ok , I was going to hold out and release this next week. But it's completed and burning a hole in my pocket. The UKS2 #ReadingForPleasure Tube Map. There are some ridiculously good books on here. Please consider donating to one of the causes in the link

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

5 years

New pinned tweet with links to all of my reading resources... Tube map ks2 - Tube map ks1 - 6 to get you started - I see me (inclusive) - Reading Roads -

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

5 years

Here is my list of Inclusive books for KS2. I've tried to include a range of disabilities/issues. The anxiety/grief category got too large so it might become something else. KS1 version to follow at some point. A3 version available to download here:

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

3 years

Trying to get more kids reading in my new school. My classroom is right next to the dinner hall so I've put this by the entrance. Kids fill out a form and get a book recommended from me delivered to their classroom within 2 days . Early days, but there seems to be a buzz growing

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

5 years

I officially declare 'The Torturous Week Of Wet Play 2019' over! It shall live in nightmares of teachers for years to come.

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

3 years

Updated reading resource list Tube maps Roads Timeline Inclusive BAME 6 to get you started Parent letter

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

9 months

That's not a bad book case for an 11 yr old is it? Top 2 shelves are double stacked

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

There are no rules any more. #AnarchyInTheUK

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

2 years

I should probably go back to posting about books and teaching soon ... But

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

1 year

This is the push i needed to change unions

NASUWT

@NASUWT

1 year

A message from NASUWT General Secretary @PatrickR_NASUWT on the pay offer from the DfE.

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

1 year

Every morning as I drive to work I spot The Iron Man in the distance. Can you spot him? Ok he's actually a water tower, but still...

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

1 year

Romesh is a hero for this. Taking a break from a set to get an important message out to the masses. Some lads will need to hear this. Comedy clubs, sports clubs, pubs, that's exactly where this message should be heard.

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1 year

You are not a “comedian” #Maaate

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

2 years

After seeing our EYFS teacher use a poppit for number recognition, I thought I'd have a go at making one for my yr 3s that haven't nailed all their phase 3 & 5 sounds yet... It may work, it may not but it's got to be worth a go!

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

The Daily Mail asking the important question... What HAS become of the tolerant Britain we love? Hmm... I'm not sure, if only there was some evidence of someone stoking the flames of hate...

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

Anyone else got a #HomeSchooling uniform? My 8 yr old daughter has insisted on wearing a witch's hat and a wizard's cape every day...

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

2 years

Here they are then... My updated '6 to get you started' for each year group EYFS - 7! Free to download - great for new teachers or those moving year group.

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

1 year

I have made an A-Z of Authors that could be used in the weekly book club sessions. For each letter there is an Author, and extract and some related authors. Check it out and download it for free here... This is UKS2 version LKS2 version coming soon!

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

1 year

F you Sainsbury's

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

6 days

Can I just check whether my colleague is a genius, or if I've missed the best end of term idea ever that everyone else knows? 'The wet wipes challenge' -Every child gets a wet wipe -Clean the classroom with it -Dirtiest wet wipe wins! I was in awe when she told me

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

Made some slight tweaks to my ks2 inclusive booklists. Nothing major, but it has had a resurgence in downloads recently and I couldn't cope with it not having 'A Kind of Spark' on it! Download link -

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

5 years

Early bird catches the worm... The next two 'Reading Roads' Fantasy (was hard to whittle down) & Mystery Thanks @eenalol for the support with these. #ReadingRocks #PrimaryRocks

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@Misterbodd

5 years

This is superb! Someone has made a fake cover for David Cameron's autobiography and has been replacing them in Foyles shops. I think the quotes from Chala Demus and Pliers, Linford Christie, KISS FM and, Judy and Andy Murray are my highlights.

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

9 months

Unexpected book hit of the year. My daughter is a picky reader and often won't read a book unless she chosen it herself... (Can't think where she inherited stubbornness from 👀) My aunt got her this box set (well smaller) and she's bloody devoured them ... I'm shocked

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@Misterbodd

4 years

Look at this piece of artwork sent to me by a brother and sister in Yr1 & Yr4. It made me smile so I asked them if I could share with the world. 'When we go through hard times, just be happy' #PrimaryRocks

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

The book that all schools need right now in all year groups 'An Emotional Menagerie' An A-Z of feelings through rhyme. I'm going to read 1 or 2 a day. As you can see it is rich in amazing emotional vocabulary.

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

6 years

My wife is an amazing writer and I love reading her stories & plays. A few years ago she wrote an adaptation of The night before Christmas but set in modern times in a block of flats... She did nothing with it, but I wanted to share it to get the appreciation it deserves!

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

We've had lots of parents asking for BAME books to introduce to their children. So I made this for them. It hasn't got every book in the world, but it's a good start. Free PDF downloadable from here: #BlackBooksMatter #BlackLivesMatter

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

2 years

An lad in my class completely won life today. We've been looking at Fractions in Maths. Me: Alright, this is just quick retrieval activity so it's not the whole lesson. Him: *stands up and shouts* It's just a FRACTION of it! I had to applaud him!

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

Last week me: Ha look at all these losers with radishes... We got bananas. Bloody chumps This morning me: bloody karma

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@Misterbodd

3 years

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

2 years

Just saw this over on that Facebook thing. Which children's books would you include on your clock?

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

Cut down a branch in the garden and made these to hang on our daily walk.

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

5 years

The joys of working in the same school as your daughter... This came from her transition booklet to Year 2...

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

6 years

On this last week at school, let us not forget the true meaning of Christmas! Merry Christmas to one and all! #EverydayNumicon #NumiconNativity

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

My resources Reading Tube Maps mkii Reading Roads Black Books Matter I See Me 6 To Get You Started My School's Amazon Wish List

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

3 years

After 9 years, 270 children, 7 LSAs, 6 TAs, 5 head teachers, 6 classrooms and 3 year groups. That's me signed out of @RAButlerAcademy Onwards to the next adventure!

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

2 years

First up - the reading tube maps. Designed to help children who are 'stuck' on an author or genre. Offering multiple other recommendations for them to try. Linking 'stations' offer links to other genres/authors that will help to broaden children's reading.

Reading For Pleasure Tube Maps – MKII 2020

I always intended for the tube maps to be updated and I’ve finally completed them. There is a 7+ edition and a 9+. To roughly correspond with lower key stage 2 and upper key stage 2. As with …

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

5 years

Part 2 of Inclusive books... Bereavement & Anxiety/depression KS1 will be done over the next week I think.

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

As educators we need to make sure that not only do children see themselves represented in the books they read. We also need to make sure they see others represented too! Inspired by @KarlDuke8 's book tweets. Share your favourites #BlackBooksMatter 📖 #BlackLivesMatter

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

Sorry to be the one to break it to you @chrisdysonHT

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

5 years

So tomorrow the family are getting together to celebrate my Grandma's life. She died last year. She wasn't a rich woman. She raised 7 kids in her council house. With the money that was leftover when she died we're paying for a hog roast 7 kids 24 grandkids 30+ great grandkids

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

2 years

18 days until we get to bring this gorgeous little lady home!

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

6 years

After popping into school today with the kids I've come up with a slightly controversial plan! Instead of using Year 6s to show visitors around the school, we should use Reception or Year 1s. My daughter gave her brother the most positive and enthusiastic tour of the school ever!

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

4 years

Fanfare... The first of the MKii #ReadingForPleasure Tube Maps are here. I've been wanting to update them for a while. This is the 7+ map which is for LKS2 readers. Download the map for free here Feel free to print, share and use! 9+ Coming Soon!

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

5 years

Can be downloaded as an A3 PDF here

Reading For Pleasure Tube Map

Can be downloaded from here Now available to buy a2 glossy poster 50% goes to my school library!

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

10 months

As I'm new to SLT, I often get smacked in the face by imposter syndrome This week I gave 3 people some advice(Parent, ECT & exp teacher) All 3 excitedly found me to tell me of the positive impact from following the advice That'll keep my anxieties away for a few days at least

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

3 years

First draft of the Book Timeline is complete... Just sending it to my proof reading squirrels to check that I've not made any glaring errors. mixing up history or missing out books... #HistoryThroughBooks

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

3 years

#WorldBookDay Thread... Last week I started a World Book Day idea DM Group (well 4 of them...) People are still asking to join, so I thought I'd start sharing some of the best ideas in a thread, including some of my own and what we're doing as a school...

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Dean Boddington

@Misterbodd

3 years

In September I'm making the move to a new school. It pains me to leave the school that I've been at for 9 years! But I'm going to be English lead and I'm looking forward to the new challenge. The new school is very 'me'. Going from 3 form to <1 form will be a huge culture shock!

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@Misterbodd

3 months

My brain: They always say you'll be able to see the Northern Lights but you never can... *Goes to bed* Facebook/Twitter/insta: Look at these amazing Northern Lights Pictures from my garden Me:

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@Misterbodd

4 years

I'm all up to date with my reading schedule so I'm treating myself to a book from my "I can't believe you've never read that!" pile. 30p from the charity shop before Christmas!

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@Misterbodd

4 years

Reading leads or anyone else in charge of planning #WorldBookDay the Lockdown edition... Anyone fancy starting a DM group to share resources & ideas? Many hands make light work etc? #ReadingRocks

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4 years

It's taken us ages to get this up and running. But actually lockdown has made it easier so we can 'zoom in' parents to read to the class. The email went out 2 hours ago and we already have 20 parents/grandparents signed up! Got to love the enthusiasm of the school community!

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@Misterbodd

3 years

Draft two has added timelines to show the overlapping eras. Would people prefer the option of plain timeline or overlapping? Or should I just create the one?

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@Misterbodd

5 years

Teacher: ooh can we add an adjective to our sentence to describe the tower? Child 1: Big! Child 2: Small! Teacher: Well i wouldn't say its either, can anyone else think of a better adjective? *Looks up hopefully* Child 3: medium? *Teacher logs on to careers advice website*

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@Misterbodd

5 years

I've just finished the first of @eenalol and my 'Reading roads' (Unofficial title...) Showing a progression of books within a genre. 6 more to go (I'm sure there will be more!) Enjoy #PrimaryRocks #ReadingRocks Once I've made them all I'll throw a downloadable PDF on my blog!

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@Misterbodd

2 years

I think it's ready... My list of books suitable for capable/GD KS1 independent readers or as aspirational read alouds Made after talks at ks1 moderation meeting about GD reading (Harry Potter and the Goblet of inappropriateness)

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@Misterbodd

1 year

I think a massively under used reading strategy is allowing children to reread a book that they have already heard. My 7 yr old is a fantastic reader but wouldn't be able to access Land of Roar had we not have already read it as a family

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@Misterbodd

2 years

Why do teachers care so little about copywrite laws? Just seen someone in a Facebook group offering people access to his Dropbox with all white rose premium and classroom secrets resources...

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@Misterbodd

5 years

Currently trying to encourage more teachers to become #ReadingTeachers . So I've spent today finding appropriate books for each year group that I think each teacher will enjoy. Hopefully they'll find the time to read it over the summer! Which would you take? #ReadingForPleasure

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@Misterbodd

2 years

My parents were rubbish with academic stuff. Both left school at 16. My Dad was dyslexic yet still managed to read me a story every night. I'm genuinely baffled when parents don't read to/with their children.

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'I was lucky enough to be brought up by parents who read to me, and I never went to bed without a story. If you're brought up with a story being read to you when you go to bed at night, it's a very good start in life.' Remembering #MichaelBond #BOTD 1926 #PaddingtonBear

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6 years

NEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: My new role is as senior director at Old MacDonald's Farm. I'm the CIEIO.

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@Misterbodd

6 years

I posted a book recommendation on Facebook the other day and loads of friends were thankful. So I made this for my FB friends. We do a school one too but friends who were not part of our school ignored it. Here are my book recommendations for Christmas #primaryrocks #readingrocks

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@Misterbodd

3 years

So Dean, why do you like the new job? Me: THERE ARE ALWAYS DOGS HERE! Look at these puppies!

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5 years

This book needs to be in every year 6 classroom! Everyone needs to read it. Even after working with autistic children & adults for the past 13 years, it completely opened my eyes and filled in gaps in my understanding. A book about being yourself and finding happiness

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3 years

Any questions for your new teachers?

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3 years

One of my absolute favourite things is returning home from the library. We sit and read until we're hungry for lunch! Daughter - Bunny Vs Monkey Son - Lego Non-fiction Me - Song of the Far Isles

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6 years

Jokes about white sugar are rare but brown sugar - Demerara.

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9 months

Spent some time in EYFS this morning covering for a colleague. A girl made me a telescope so that I 'can always see what's happening in our classroom' Its a high-tech bit of kit! It'll make monitoring a lot easier as I won't need to leave the office!

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3 years

Argh... Started this book timeline and it's going to end up as a 57 page document... Need to trim it down. Fewer books & rejig the arrangement.

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5 years

Here's page 1 of 'I See Me - Inclusive Books KS1' Anxiety/anger & bereavement to come soonish... Once they're all completed I'll throw them into one big downloadable PDF on the Blog!

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1 year

Kids: Daddy, can we have a snack? Me: No it's only just gone 2 o'clock. You should still be full up from lunch! *They run back upstairs* *I sit down with my tea and hypocritical custard creams*

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1 year

Pst.. shhh... Don't tell anyone but this could help us all out. Even if it's just as inspiration and a starting point... But don't tell anyone

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5 years

I think I've finished my #ReadingForPleasure Tube map for KS1... I don't think it quite has the same purpose at the original. It has become more of a large list of recommended picture books based on topics... But it took ages so hopefully someone will use it! I'll share in t'morn

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