Books with author Amanda Harrison

Maths Balloons are a simple-to-use idea for children who struggle with Maths. They are also suitable for more confident children who want to challenge themselves. The tasks can be repeated many times using different numbers, building from where a child feels happy to start and taking them into stronger work.The tasks in this book focus on Times Table work and include Addition. This also gives a very gentle introduction to algebra and formula, as the sums require more than one step, and to work out numbers from cues, rather than simply being given the full sum.The times tables in this book do not need to stay within the 12 x usually studied in schools – children are encouraged to move past 12 x and into the bigger numbers. A grid and examples methods are included.

Big Little Projects are a great way for children and teenagers to learn how to research independently and create their own presentation of facts and interesting information. Each project can be completed simply by answering the questions given, or by using the questions as starting points to find out about the subjects.The Big Little Projects books include a wide variety of subject areas with a good mixture in each book. The main areas are English, History and Science and include work covered in Key Stage 2 and 3 and specific areas of study used in GCSE English, History and Science.Advice on how to study and where to find information is given in the books, along with ideas for bringing the projects to life and overcoming difficulties with written work. Creative writing ideas are also used to help young writers practice a different way of presenting facts and information.

Storybusters is a book full of story starters and project ideas set out in picture worksheets. The Storybusters are designed for children aged 7-12, as well as older students who need help with the basics. The interesting backgrounds and pictures used in the Storybusters help visual learners and takes the pressure off students who are worried by 'walls of text'. Each Storybuster can be used as a simple story starter or a more in-depth project/writing idea. There are ideas on how to expand learning and how to help your child research for themselves. Some Storybusters are based on Hobbies, Special Events and School. Others are about History, Science and Life Events. And there is plenty of Magic, Fantasy and Science Fiction.

Big Little Projects are a great way for children and teenagers to learn how to research independently and create their own presentation of facts and interesting information. Each project can be completed simply by answering the questions given, or by using the questions as starting points to find out about the subjects. The Big Little Projects books include a wide variety of subject areas with a good mixture in each book. The main areas are English, History and Science and include work covered in the later years of primary school (Key Stage 2), the first few years of secondary school (Key Stage 3) and specific areas of study used in GCSE English, History and Science. Advice on how to study and where to find information is given in the books, along with ideas for bringing the projects to life and overcoming difficulties with written work. Creative writing ideas are also used to help young writers practice a different way of presenting facts and information.

Continuing the fun from the original Creative Writing for Kids series, this book is packed full of brand new activities and ideas to help children learn how to write their own stories. Creative Writing for Kids 2019 is for children who love to write - and also children who don't! There is lots of magic and mystery mixed up with real-life adventures and familiar places like home and school. Some activities are based on pictures and others involve no writing at all. Picture-based stories are a great way to help children who are nervous of written work or who are reluctant learners.

A set of original and complete stories, with comprehension questions, creative writing activities and general literacy exercises. The stories can be used for reading practice, or read to your child so they can answer the questions. Answers are included, with full explanations of how the questions and activities can be approached. Suitable for children aged 8 years and up. From the author of Creative Writing for Kids and Creative Writing for Reluctant Writers.

Winter Tales is book 3 of the popular Creative Writing for Kids series and is full of great activities and tasks for children of all abilities. From funny stories to comic strips, unique poems and the story projects, The Christmas Play and The Journey to Winter's End. This book is based around Winter and includes lots of wintry, seasonal fun. Creative Writing for Kids helps children rediscover the joy of creating their own worlds, without it feeling like school.

Maths Balloons are a simple-to-use idea for children who struggle with Maths. They are also suitable for more confident children who want to challenge themselves. The tasks in this book focus on Times Table work and also include Addition. The times tables in this book do not need to stay within the 12 x usually studied in schools - children are encouraged to move past 12 x and into the bigger numbers. A grid and examples methods are included.