Sue Palmer is a former primary school headteacher, a literacy specialist, writer, presenter, and 'childhood campaigner.' Her extensive work focuses on aspects of literacy and how best to support healthy child development. Her involvement in campaigns and government task forces underscores her dedication to advocating for a better understanding of childhood.
Whatever level you ride at, the inability to solve a ridden, groundwork or behavioural problem causes frustration. The author reveals how you can determine whether your horse's performance is affected by his behaviour (brain), health (pain) or training, and explains how to overcome difficulties through tried and tested techniques.
Provides a range of practical suggestions for teaching non-fiction writing skills and linking them to children's learning across the entire curriculum. This title provides techniques for using speaking and listening, drama and games to prepare for writing. It also includes planning frameworks and 'skeletons' to promote thinking skills.
Offers practical suggestions for teaching non-fiction writing skills and linking them to children's learning across the curriculum. This title provides information on the organisation and language features of the six main non- fiction text types (recount, report, instruction, explanation, persuasion and discussion).
How The Modern World Is Damaging Our Children And What We Can Do About It
One in five children in the developed world is diagnosed as having 'developmental or behavioural problems', and the number is rising by 25 per cent each year - this book explains why and shows what can be done about it. It covers issues from bullying to dyslexia, ADHD to obesity.
Designed to fit the National Curriculum, the English 5-14 Guidelines in Scotland and the Northern Ireland Guidelines for English, this is part of the Longman Book Project. The project aims to enable teachers throughout the primary school to teach: language; fiction; and non-fiction. The project also offers practical guidance and in-built record keeping and assessment. It is carefully structured, enabling all teachers throughout the primary school to teach reading and language with success and understanding.