Books published by Brilliant Publications

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.

How to be Brilliant at Materials contains 42 photocopiable worksheets with practical activities to help Key Stage 2 (KS2) children acquire knowledge and understanding of the way materials are classified, how they can be changed, and ways of separating them.

How to be Brilliant at Electricity, Light and Sound contains 40 photocopiable sheets for use with Key Stage 2 (KS2) children. These practical activities will help children to acquire knowledge and understanding of electrical circuits, the everyday effects of light and how we see, and how sounds are made.

The fully photocopiable plays in Fun with Plays have been specially written for primary school pupils by well-known writers. They range from re-tellings of traditional legends and performance plays to plays dealing with contemporary issues. Notes for each play highlight topics for discussion.

How to Sparkle at Word Level Activities is designed to help children develop phonemic awareness and improve their knowledge of phonics. These tried and tested activities will save you hours of preparation and planning time and will really get your class motivated.

Children's questions about terrorism can be penetrating and hard to answer. This book helps adults answer those difficult questions - What do terrorists want? When will terrorism end? The authors provide simple, objective explanations and try where possible to reassure, while being careful not to raise unrealistic expectations.

The 50 stories in this contemporary collection of school stories all have a Christian theme making them ideal for schools wishing to ensure that their collective worship is, in the main, Christian. Sunday school teachers will also find them invaluable.Here are just some of the characters you will meet: Billy loses his trunks whilst swimming at school - how embarrassing! What will he do? Listen to his hilarious story. David is missing his best friend, who has left school. Then he meets Arthur, the new boy. Arthur is different. He is autistic: he can't speak. How can David make friends with him? Joshua is fascinated with fire but one day goes too far and sets light to his school. What will his headteacher and parents say? Katherine is excited when she is chosen to be head girl. Then she receives a poison pen letter from a jealous classmate. How will she cope with her disappointment? Mrs Groves starts a new job as a headteacher and feels cheated when illness stops her following through with her plans. How will the children react to her death? What will they do to remember her?Teacher's notes make it easy to make the most of each story, providing information on the background, story and theme, as well as a brief summary of what Christians believe and a short prayer related to the story.

Brilliant Activities for Reading Comprehension Year 6 provides a variety of engaging, enjoyable texts that will grab pupils' attention, all linked to the 2014 National Curriculum. Activities range from simple factual recall and vocabulary work to more open-ended questions enabling the reader to provide a more personal response.

Brilliant Activities for Reading Comprehension Year 5 provides a variety of engaging, enjoyable texts that will grab pupils' attention, all linked to the 2014 National Curriculum. Activities range from simple factual recall and vocabulary work to more open-ended questions enabling the reader to provide a more personal response.

Brilliant Activities for Reading Comprehension Year 2 provides a variety of engaging, enjoyable texts that will grab pupils' attention, all linked to the 2014 National Curriculum. Activities range from simple factual recall and vocabulary work to more open-ended questions enabling the reader to provide a more personal response.

The books in the Open-ended Maths Investigations series provide teachers with open-ended investigations matched to the following strands of mathematics: number; money; measurement; space; chance and data; patterns and algebra. The investigations encourage pupils to apply higher order mathematical strategies creatively and effectively as they develop proficiency in a wide range of problem-solving strategies. Open-end Maths Investigations can be used in isolation, in sequence or dipped into as teachers require, providing a great supplement to every maths scheme of work.