Once Upon a Raindrop: The Story of Water

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Find out about the life story of a river and make a list of features you find at different stages along its course ( source or spring, valley, rapids, waterfall, meander, floodplain, estuary…) Simply yet perfectly pitched for young readers, there’s a depth and quality to this book that extends its appeal. Shared as an introduction to watery topics and creative activities it will engage and inspire children right through primary school.

Pleasing aesthetics are a key feature of this lovely book. Every word, every blank space, every drop of ink has been carefully considered for maximum effect, and Nomoco’s stylishly understated illustrations are a particular delight. Have a go at making frozen water-based lollies, then steam some vegetables or dimsum. Invent recipes for your own water-based fruity drinks, then taste-test your results.with the BSA OR sign up to our Educator's newsletter to hear about the latest news, upcoming events How do your kids enjoy themselves in the water, and how do they stay safe when they’re playing or swimming? How and why is water important for good health? How do we collect water and make it safe for use? And how can we conserve water and reduce our consumption? Look at the spread that starts “That ICE turned liquid, boiled to gas…’ How would you describe Nomoco’s illustration and how do you think she created it?

This is a text that reads well aloud - a little bit of practice before sharing will help you catch the rhymes and rhythms and let those words sing!A perfect book for Early years foundation stage (EYFS). Jump aboard the train journey with a difference. This series of books comes to life with a torch, revealing hidden illustrations. If you’re looking for engagement with a book which inspires awe and wonder, try one of these books. For further shine-a-light books look here. As We Grow, The Clue is in the Poo, Human Body Odyssey In They Say Blue, we follow a young girl as she explores the colours in the world. A beautiful, poetic picture book that will inspire conversations with your child about what they can see around them, and the free association ideas and memories this prompts. And our final frontier – space. What bigger and better journey could you take with your little learners?! The Skies Above My Eyes is a brilliant take on a book format. To read it, you need to unfold it all out, so make sure you have plenty of space. Take your eyes on a journey up from skyscrapers, aeroplanes all the way up into space. Full of brilliant facts and stunning illustrations from Yuval Zommer. Destination: Space is an excellent read for KS2 and covers so much on space in readable sections and with great illustrations. Read more about Curiosity’s journey to Mars here. In my experience, using books across STEM subjects can be effective in two ways. With pupils who are reluctant to read, using a subject they may be more familiar, comfortable or confident in can help to nurture their reading confidence or interest. For those pupils who are more interested in books and reading, books linked to science can develop their interest and love of STEM subjects.