Books published by Brilliant Publications

Brilliant Activities for Stretching Gifted and Talented Children will help you to meet the challenges of providing the mental stimulation for a gifted child - whether you're a primary school teacher or a parent. The book contains refreshing, motivating activities, based on the latest theories and research, to stretch your pupils' analytical, creative and evaluative skills. Activities range from quick warm-ups, brainteasers and maths-focussed activities to entertaining, open-ended exercises for pupils to complete independently. All the activities are photocopiable, so that you can easily select the best activity to suit your particular needs. With over 100 activities, Brilliant Activities for Stretching Gifted and Talented Children will be able to keep stretching your pupils for many years to come.

How to be Brilliant at Recording in Geography contains 40 photocopiable writing frames, designed to lead Key Stage 2 (KS2) children through a range of geographical skills, from map work to localities and settlements and environmental change.

How to be Brilliant at Spelling contains 40 photocopiable worksheets designed to stimulate Key Stage 2 (KS2) pupils' interest in language and how it works. Children are often intrigued by the origins of words and the reasons why they are spelt the way they are. This book helps them to become confident and positive spellers.

Cynorthwywch eichdisgyblion i wneud mathemateg pen yn gyflym a chywir drwy ddefnyddio'r gweithgareddau ar y taflenni llungopio yma. Darpara'r llyfr adnodd hyblyg ond strwythedig i ddysgu plant i ddeall ac i ddefnyddio bondiau rhif.

Mai Sut i Ddisgleirio mewn Cyfrif hyd at 10 yn cynnwys cyfoeth amrywiol o weithgareddau diddorol a gemau sydd yn myndi alluogi plant i ddatblygu dealltwriaeth drylwyr o rifau hyd at 10. Mae taflenni llungopiumlo yn trin paru un i un, prifolion a threfnolion, patrymau cyfrif a mwy/llai na.

How to Sparkle at Addition and Subtraction to 20 contains 40 photocopiable illustrated worksheets for use in Key Stage 1 (KS1). These high interest activities will help develop your pupils' addition and subtraction skills.

How to be Brilliant at Mental Arithmetic, aimed by Key Stage 2 (KS2) pupils, addresses the twin pillars of mental arithmetic - mental recall and mental agility. Mental recall depends on familiarity with number bonds and plenty of opportunity to practise. Mental agility depends more on confidence with the number system and the four operations.

The activities in How to be Brilliant at Reading are designed to help Key Stage 2 (KS2) pupils develop fluency, accuracy, confidence and interest. The worksheets include setting up a reading programme, responding to poems and comparing and contrasting reference books.

Brilliant Class-led Assemblies for Key Stage 2 contains ten, easy-to-use, stress-free assemblies, linked to the National Curriculum for science, history and geography. All these tried-and-tested topic-based assembly scripts can be easily modified to suit your class and can be as elaborate or as straightforward as you wish.

Das Ist Deutsch! contains everything you need to start teaching German to primary pupils, even if your own knowledge of the language is rather rusty. The book contains lesson plans, giving learning objectives, resources needed, activities, extensions and key words. The accompanying pupil sheets provide practice and reinforcement.

Contains clearly written lesson plans for 7-11 year olds aimed at improving a range of social and physical skills, as well as stimulating children's imaginations through a series of exciting scenarios. Each lesson plan begins with a story that places the children in problematic situations where they will need to use teamwork to find a solution.

Loto Cymraeg is a proven way of reinforcing the use of the Welsh language. These attractive, easy-to-use lotto boards provide a stimulating and meaningful way to develop reading, listening and speaking skills when teaching. Three versions of each board are provided allowing maximum flexibility, particularly in mixed ability classes.

100+ Fun Ideas for Art Activities is a wonderful collection of tried and tested art activities that are easy to prepare, but children will love. The activities introduce a wide range of art skills and media and are fully compatible with the National Curriculum. They are suitable for use in the classroom, at home or in children's clubs.

Wir Spielen Zusammen contains 20 easy-to-play photocopiable games that are a fun way to practise speaking and listening to German. Playing games is an ideal way to learn a foreign language as children become more confident speakers in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. They will practise speaking and listening without realizing it!

Juguemos Todos Juntos contains 20 easy-to-play photocopiable games that are a fun way to practise speaking and listening to Spanish. Playing games is an ideal way to learn a foreign language as children become more confident speakers in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. They will practise speaking and listening without realizing it!

Deutsch-Lotto is a proven way of reinforcing the use of the German language. These attractive, easy-to-use photocopiable lotto boards provide a stimulating and meaningful way to develop reading, listening and speaking skills when teaching. Three versions of each board are provided, for maximum flexibility in mixed ability classes.

Materials and their Properties contains innovative worksheets to teach Key Stage 2 (KS2) pupils about grouping and classifying, changing materials and separating materials. The teachers' notes give background information, ideas for extensions, answers for pupil pages, resources needed and teaching/safety notes.

How to be Brilliant at Numbers will help Key Stage 2 (KS2) children to develop an understanding of numbers, place value, fractions and decimals. They will develop the language of number, and of the relationships between numbers. They will also use mathematics to solve problems and will develop mathematical reasoning.

How to be Brilliant at Algebra contains 40 photocopiable worksheets designed to improve Key Stage 2 pupils' understanding of number relationships and patterns. They will learn about odds and evens, patterns, inverse operations, variables, equations, pyramid numbers, digital root patterns, prime numbers, Fibonnacci numbers and Pascal's triangle.

Are You on the Ball? is a teacher resource to accompany Set B of Sam's Football Stories, a series of engaging football stories designed to appeal to reluctant boy readers. The reproducible worksheets build on the stories, and help to develop reading comprehension and key literacy skills.

Loto Francais is a proven way of reinforcing the use of the French language. These attractive, easy-to-use lotto boards provide a stimulating and meaningful way to develop reading, listening and speaking skills when teaching. Three versions of each board are provided allowing maximum flexibility, particularly in mixed ability classes.

Mai Sut i Ddisgleirio mewn Dechrau Lluosi a Rhannu yn cynnwys 42 o weithgareddau i'w llungopio a gemau sydd wedi eu cynllunio i gynorthwyo plant i ddatblygu dealltwriaeth drylwyr o luosi a rhannu cynnar. Ymdrinwyd ag agweddau yn cynnwys ail-adrodd adio a thynnu, cyfrif a grwpio, lluosi a rhannu.

German Pen Pals Made Easy, KS2 provides an easy way for pupils to communicate in German with other German speakers. It contains fill-in-the-gap letters covering popular topics, so even pupils just beginning to learn German can have the satisfaction of being able to communicate effectively in German.

Contains PE lesson plans to improve social and physical skills. Stimulate children's imaginations through a series of exciting scenarios and develop pupils' PSHE skills. Help them to work with a partner or in a small group and help to develop essential movement skills: agility, balance and co-ordination.

French Festivals and Traditions, KS2 is an invaluable and time-saving resource for teachers, providing intercultural ideas for every month of the year. Ideas vary from making cards and writing poems, to playing games and cooking traditional recipes.

Fun with Number Rhymes and for the Early Years contains 20 fun rhymes focusing on counting and sequencing numbers to 10. With photocopiable pictures, music suggestions, book links and extension ideas, this book is an essential resource for any setting.

How to Dazzle at Beginning Mapskills contains 43 photocopiable sheets for use with slower learners. The material is all related to the skills element of the Programme of Study for Geography, focussing in particular on the Local Area and culminating in activities based on the British Isles, Europe and the World.

How to Dazzle at Scientific Enquiry contains 40 photocopiable activities for use with Key Stage 3 (KS3) pupils working mainly at levels 3 - 5. The activities help students to acquire the experimental and investigative skills required to conduct successful science experiments.

Brilliant Activities for Persuasive Writing provides Key Stage 2 teachers with activities to help pupils focus on persuasive language. The differentiated activities range from writing advertisements and job descriptions to looking at two-sided written arguments and debates.

Sut i Ddisgleirio mewn Adio a Thynnu hyd at 20 yn cynnwys cyfoeth amrywiol o weithgareddau llungopio a gemau sydd yn mynd i alluogi plant i fod yn alluog mewn adio a thynnu hyd at 20. Dar para'r taflenni gyfleoedd helaeth i'r plant i gadarnhau ac i atgyfnerthu y sgiliau allweddol mewn rhif.