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  21 May 2024

  Gypsy, Roma, Traveller History Month

  June is Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month (GRTHM, for short); an important celebration of the stories, rights and histories of travelling people. This group of communities has a rich history that spans 1000s of years, however many travelling people still face significant prejudice and stigmatisation. Representation of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller people in books...

  News
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  1 May 2024

  Summer celebrations! 7 books that evoke memories of ice cream, parks and the seaside

  The sun is slowly coming out of hibernation and we’re beginning to see the signs of summer ahead. It feels warmer, bees are buzzing around in their slow hazy style and the call of the ice cream truck is ringing loudly in our ears (and our stomachs!). The coming months always conjure a wave of...

  Seasons

  Summer
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  25 April 2024

  Calming books to help with nerves

  We all make mistakes, feel unsure and worry from time to time. As adults, we often have strategies that help us feel calm – it might be a cuppa and our favourite tv show, reading a book in bed, exercise or spending time outdoors. Children are excellent at doing things that are fun; playful and...

  Anxiety

  Nerves

  Resilience
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  4 April 2024

  Developing resilience and determination through sport

  Building resilience, confidence and determination in children can be a tricky task. With their young brains still developing the cognitive skills to understand complex social situations or navigate new challenges, the world can feel like quite a daunting place. When children struggle with these concepts, it can effect their mental health and wellbeing. Being able...

  Resilience

  Sport
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  25 March 2024

  The environment, our planet and sustainability

  An ever increasing topic in primary schools; children are more aware than ever about environmental sustainability. From recycling initiatives to Greta Thunburg’s calls to action, children know more about saving our planet than any other previous generation. With this increased awareness comes many positives – children may feel passionate about taking action and may be...

  Environmentalism
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  11 March 2024

  Around the world; spring celebrations

  Spring is synonymous with fresh, lighter days and new starts. Flowers are beginning to bloom; daffodils, crocuses and snow drops are appearing and the sunshine is just peeking through the clouds. It feels like an exciting month! In part, this is because lots of cultures and religions celebrate at this time of year. Though not...

  Celebrations

  News
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  6 March 2024

  Navigating friendships in Primary School

  Thinking back on our own time at primary school, we feel nostalgic about the friendships that we made. Seemingly endless summers in the playground playing ‘tig’, chatting in the corridors about our Tamagotchi’s and eating school dinners together or swapping treats from our packed lunches. For a few lucky people, the friendships we make in...

  Anti-Bullying

  Conflict Resolution

  News
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  26 February 2024

  World Book Day – Free Lesson Plans

  Celebrate reading on World Book Day with our 2 brand new free lesson plans! Specially designed by The Story Project to engage children in conversations about wellbeing. Children will love meeting Charlie and following along his journey of imagination, books and adventure! Download it now, by clicking at the bottom of this image. Want some...

  Freebies

  News
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  22 February 2024

  6 books to celebrate International Women’s Day

  5 fantastic feminist books filled with super characters and thrilling storylines to inspire your whole class to celebrate International Women’s Day! Izzy Gizmo by Pip Jones and Sara Ogilvie Age Range: EYFS and KS1 The perfect choice for budding inventors and scientists in your class – meet Izzy, an engaging and determined, young girl who...

  News
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  13 February 2024

  What does love mean to children in our classes?

  During February and with the imminent arrival of Valentines Day, we are thinking about the season of love and what it means to the children in our classrooms. We’re not talking about the commercialised holiday as such, but more about children’s own knowledge and experience of love. Many will know love from their close family...

  News
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  23 January 2024

  Children’s Mental Health Week – FREE Lesson Plans

  This year, Children’s Mental Health Week is celebrating the theme ‘My Voice Matters’. We love this theme because we believe that being able to express our thoughts and to feel seen and understood has a significant impact on our mental health and well-being. When we feel our voice makes a difference, it can increase our...

  Freebies

  News
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  15 January 2024

  Our pick of happy books

  We’re adding some colour and sunshine to this ‘Blue Monday’ by sharing some of our favourite feel-good books for children. Because, while it’s important to focus on the trickier topics of mental health and well-being to help support children’s emotional learning journey…it is also vital that we celebrate all the good bits too. If we...

  News