Key Stage 2

KS2 classroom ideas for Waterstones Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell’s series The Wizards of Once

Themes: creativity, empathy, imagination, iron age, fantasy

Engage children in the conversation about plastic pollution.

Topics: environment, plastic, energy, creative writing, reading, KS1, KS2

Extracts, discussion questions and cross-curricular activities for Upper KS2.

Topics: environment, bees, justice, love, family, adventure, creative writing, discussion

Inspire the next generation of explorers with real-life adventurer Levison Wood.

Topics: KS2, biographies, history, geography, non-fiction, adventure

Lesson resources and activities for Boot, a heart-warming, humorous adventure about a young robot trying to find its way home

Topics: Robots, technology, identity, adventure, feelings and friendship, KS1, KS2

Build confidence and inspire pupils to reach their full potential.

Topics: Growth mindset, well-being, confidence

Winner of the 2019 Blue Peter Book Award and Waterstones Children’s Book Prize.

Topics: refugees, empathy, friendship, KS2