Here are some teaching resources I’ve made for students, teachers and librarians – everything from posters to lesson plans, free to use and circulate!
Check out my BLOG for more resources, such as explanations of how I came up with ideas for my books, and videos of me reading extracts!
SPELLSTONE DISCUSSION GUIDE
A series of class discussion questions to accompany SPELLSTONE.
THE MIDNIGHT GUARDIANS DISCUSSION GUIDE
A series of class discussion questions to accompany THE MIDNIGHT GUARDIANS.
ONLINE WRITING COURSE: HOW TO WRITE COMPELLING ADVENTURE STORIES
Ever wanted to write your own children’s adventure book? In my online Domestika course, you can learn how to piece together a synopsis, from first seeds to final submission! Completed in your own time and with a great online community.
THE CHIME SEEKERS TEACHERS’ NOTES
A class pack developed by CLPE to follow a class reading of THE CHIME SEEKERS.
TEN DELICIOUS TEACHERS ACTIVITY PACK
Posters and fun worksheets for TEN DELICIOUS TEACHERS! All illustrations by Sarah Warburton.
MIDNIGHT GUARDIANS POSTER & ACTIVITY PACK
Posters and worksheets for THE MIDNIGHT GUARDIANS, including a display cut-out standee! All illustrations by David Dean.
MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL!
Visit my channel for videos of extracts, animations, interviews and more!
CHRISTMAS DINNER OF SOULS: ACTIVITY PACK
Includes: Wordsearch, Colouring-in Page, Design Your Own Guest, Write Your Own Tale, “I Survived CHRISTMAS DINNER OF SOULS!” Book Review Poster, and Make Your Own Badvent Calendar!
Check out my YouTube channel for videos of me reading spine-chilling extracts of the book!
PERIJEE & ME ACTIVITY PACK
Includes: Wordsearch, Colouring-in Page, Draw Your Own Constellation, Write Your Own Tale, “I Read PERIJEE & ME” Book Review Poster, Draw Your Own Perijee and Make A Map Of Middle Island!
MAX AND THE MILLIONS ACTIVITY PACK
Made by Rebecca Kilby of Fulwood Academy!
Includes: Chapter summaries, whole novel tasks, comprehension questions!
SPACE TORTOISE: ACTIVITY SHEET
Draw your favourite animal in space to win a free copy of SPACE TORTOISE and a delightful tortoise cuddly toy! (Rocket not included, sorry)
FORTUNE’S FOOLS: CLASS ACTIVITY PACK
Great resources to help link FORTUNE’S FOOLS with Shakespeare and Romeo & Juliet in class, plus book review sheets and games!
SHEEP SCHOOL ACTIVITY SHEET
Learn how to copy Marisa Morea’s illustration of William in SHEEP SCHOOL!
THE CHIME SEEKERS DISCUSSION GUIDE
A series of class discussion prompts to accompany THE CHIME SEEKERS.
HURLY BURLY: CLASS ACTIVITY PACK
Great resources to help link HURLY BURLY with Shakespeare and Macbeth in class, plus book review sheets and games!
TRIPWRECKED!: CLASS ACTIVITY PACK
Great resources to help link TRIPWRECKED! with Shakespeare and The Tempest in class, plus book review sheets and games!
ROCK BOTTOM: CLASS ACTIVITY PACK
Great resources to help link ROCK BOTTOM with Shakespeare and A Midsummer Night’s Dream in class, plus book review sheets and games!
MAX AND THE MILLIONS VIDEOS
AMAZING lesson plans and author masterclass videos from the wonderful team at Authorfy.
SPACE TORTOISE: YEAR TWO PLANNING GUIDE
This amazing planning guide was created by BAY3 student Lauren Green, linking SPACE TORTOISE to a variety of different subjects. Thanks Laura!
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CHRISTMAS DINNER OF SOULS: SCHOOL RESOURCES
A collection of lesson plans and resources for a CHRISTMAS DINNER OF SOULS English topic, each one focusing on a different chapter, and eventually leading to a “Write Your Own Tale” extension project!
Check out my YouTube channel for videos of me reading spine-chilling extracts of the book!
THE BUILDING BOY: TEACHING GRID
This incredible, detailed learning grid was created by BAY3 student Jenny Whelan, and touches upon opportunities to link THE BUILDING BOY to Drama, English, Maths, Science, Art &DT, Geography, PE and Music. Many thanks to her for allowing me to use them!