Research Responders

23/09/2026

Here's a great series of lessons for a reliever!

1. Watch a short parrot fact video
2. Write a growing poem on parrots
3. Shared reading of Niggles as a class
4. Fact finding sheet on the Niggles article
5. Hands on task making balancing parrots.

14/09/2026

Yay here's a NZ online book delivery company...Book hero!

https://bookhero.co.nz/

I remember the Book depository but that was an overseas company.

Book hero looks superb. Check it out.

Book Hero is New Zealand's online book store. We stock a huge range of books in our Auckland warehouse ready to ship your next favourite book overnight across New Zealand!

15/08/2026

Today I went inside Marble Mountain.

I kind of felt spooked inside and boy was it hot!

The Marble Mountains in Đà Nẵng — locally called Ngũ Hành Sơn — are a cluster of five dramatic limestone–marble hills rising suddenly from the otherwise flat coastline. They’re one of Central Vietnam’s most important spiritual, historical, and geological landmarks, blending caves, temples, war history, and craft traditions.

🌄 What the Marble Mountains AreA group of five marble and limestone hills located about 8–9 km south of central Đà Nẵng, named after the five elements in Eastern philosophy:
Kim Sơn — MetalThủy Sơn — WaterMộc Sơn — WoodHỏa Sơn — FireThổ Sơn — EarthThủy

Sơn is the largest and the only peak fully open to visitors, with pagodas, viewpoints, and famous caves like Huyền Không and Tàng Chơn.

🕯️ Their Cultural & Spiritual Significance
The Marble Mountains have been sacred for over 1,000 years, serving different civilizations and religions:Cham Hindu worship
The Cham people used the caves for Hindu ceremonies during the Champa Kingdom era. Buddhist sanctuaries
Vietnamese monks later transformed the caves into meditation retreats and built pagodas such as Tam Thai, Linh Ứng, and Tứ Tâm — some over 400 years old. War history
During the Vietnam War, the caves were used as Viet Cong hiding places and field hospitals, astonishingly close to the American Marble Mountain Air Facility. Craft heritage
At the base lies Non Nước Stone Carving Village, a centuries‑old community famous for marble sculpture. Direct extraction from the mountains is now banned to preserve the site. In 2019, the Marble Mountains were officially recognized as a National Special Relic. ⭐

Interesting Facts
The names were given by Emperor Minh Mạng in 1825, linking each mountain to the five elements. Thủy Sơn has 156 stone steps leading to the summit — or you can take the modern elevator. Huyền Không Cave has a natural skylight that creates dramatic beams of sunlight, making it one of Vietnam’s most photographed spiritual sites. Kim Sơn contains Tàng Chơn Cave, home to marble statues of mandarins and chess players. Thổ Sơn is the lowest mountain but was used as a secret tunnel system during the war. The mountains rise unexpectedly from a flat coastal plain, making them visible from miles away — especially striking when driving from Hội An toward Đà Nẵng. The caves contain both Hindu and Buddhist carvings, reflecting centuries of layered religious influence.

15/08/2026

Today I'm at the Linh Ung pagoda!

21/07/2026

Super Ted creative picture predictions!

Awesome!

06/07/2026

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03/07/2026

Commonwealth Games 2026 FREE

🏅 Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Name: _____________________________
Read and Discover

The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August 2026.

Around 74 nations and territories from the Commonwealth will take part. Thousands of athletes will compete for medals in exciting sports such as athletics, swimming, cycling and netball.

This year's Games are smaller than previous Commonwealth Games. Glasgow is using many of the same stadiums and swimming pools from the 2014 Games to save money and help protect the environment.

The Commonwealth Games celebrate friendship, respect, fair play and doing your very best.

Quick Facts

📍 Host City: Glasgow, Scotland

📅 Dates: 23 July–2 August 2026

🌍 Nations & Territories: 74

🏟️ Main Venues:

Scotstoun Stadium
Tollcross International Swimming Centre
Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome
Commonwealth Arena

🏅 Sports: 10

The Sports

Circle the sports being played.

Athletics

Swimming

Netball

Cycling

Boxing

Judo

Weightlifting

Bowls

3×3 Basketball

Gymnastics

Cricket

Rugby Sevens

True or False?

Write T or F.

Glasgow hosted the Commonwealth Games before. ______
The Games last for ten days. ______
The Games are held in England. ______
Athletes compete for medals. ______
The 2026 Games use many existing venues. ______
Netball is one of the sports. ______
Find the Words

Find these words in the reading.

Commonwealth

Athlete

Scotland

Medal

Swimming

Cycling

Friendship

Respect

Glasgow

Venue

Think About It

Why do you think countries enjoy competing in the Commonwealth Games?

Draw

Draw your favourite Commonwealth Games sport.

🖼️

Acrostic Poem
G L A S G O W

G ___________________________

L ___________________________

A ___________________________

S ___________________________

G ___________________________

O ___________________________

W ___________________________

Bonus Challenge

If you could compete in one Commonwealth Games sport, which would you choose and why?

Teacher Answer Sheet

Circle the sports

✔ Athletics

✔ Swimming

✔ Netball

✔ Cycling

✔ Boxing

✔ Judo

✔ Weightlifting

✔ Bowls

✔ 3×3 Basketball

✔ Gymnastics

✘ Cricket

✘ Rugby Sevens

True or False

T
F (The Games run from 23 July to 2 August, spanning 11 days including the opening and closing days.)
F
T
T
T

03/07/2026

🐠🌊 NEW RESOURCE! 🌊🐠

🐳 A–Z of Sea Creatures
26 No-Prep Literacy & Inquiry Activity Sheets
Suitable for ages 7+

Dive beneath the waves and discover some of the world's most fascinating sea creatures! This engaging A–Z resource is packed with fun literacy, science and research activities that will keep young learners excited from A to Z.

Perfect for:
🐠 Classroom literacy rotations
🏡 Homeschool programmes
📚 Fast finishers
🔍 Inquiry learning
🌊 Ocean and marine life units
📝 Independent work
🎒 Relief teacher lessons

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Every worksheet includes:
✏️ Handwriting practice
📖 Fact File
🔤 Sentence Unscramble
🎨 Acrostic Poem
🔍 Open Research
📚 Spelling Challenge
✔️ True or False Quiz
🖍️ Draw Time
and more!

Meet all 26 amazing sea creatures!
🅰️ Angelfish
🅱️ Barracuda
🇨 Cuttlefish
🇩 Dolphin
🇪 Electric Eel
🇫 Flying Fish
🇬 Great White Shark
🇭 Hammerhead Shark
🇮 Irukandji Jellyfish
🇯 Jellyfish
🇰 Kelp
🇱 Lionfish
🇲 Manatee
🇳 Narwhal
🇴 Octopus
🇵 Parrotfish
🇶 Queen Triggerfish
🇷 Ray
🇸 Sardine
🇹 Tuna
🇺 Urchin
🇻 Vampire Squid
🇼 Whale
🇽 Xenophyophore
🇾 Yellow Tang
🇿 Zooplankton

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✅ No preparation required
✅ Ready to print
✅ Beautiful full-colour pages
✅ Supports literacy, science and critical thinking
✅ Ideal for Years 3–6 (ages 7+)

Whether you're teaching in the classroom or learning at home, this ocean adventure will inspire curiosity, creativity and a love of marine life.

🌊 Download today and let your students explore the incredible underwater world—from Angelfish to Zooplankton! 🐳📚

02/07/2026

🌍 NEW! A–Z Mouserella Mouse Travels the Cities of the World! 🐭✈️

Pack your bags and join Mouserella Mouse on an unforgettable adventure as she explores 26 amazing cities from A to Z!

FREE samples attached!

Perfect for Year 3 and older, this exciting, no-prep resource combines literacy, geography, creativity and world cultures into one engaging collection. Simply print and you're ready to go!

Each city features a beautifully illustrated activity sheet packed with fun learning opportunities. Children will enjoy a variety of activities including:
✏️ Practice handwriting
🌍 City fact files
📖 Creative writing prompts
📝 Postcards, letters and diary entries
🧩 Word games and puzzles
🔤 Acrostic poems
🔍 Treasure hunts and observation challenges
🖼️ Landmark matching activities
🎨 Drawing and design challenges
🍜 Food and culture activities
😊 Emoji story writing
✅ True or False quizzes
🎯 Spot the Difference challenges..and many more engaging, curriculum-friendly activities!

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🗺️ Visit 26 Incredible Cities!
🇳🇱 Amsterdam
🇪🇸 Barcelona
🇪🇬 Cairo
🇦🇪 Dubai
🏴 Edinburgh
🇮🇹 Florence
🇨🇭 Geneva
🇻🇳 Hanoi
🇹🇷 Istanbul
🇮🇩 Jakarta
🇯🇵 Kyoto
🇵🇹 Lisbon
🇮🇹 Milan
🇰🇪 Nairobi
🇳🇴 Oslo
🇨🇿 Prague
🇪🇨 Quito
🇮🇹 Rome
🇸🇪 Stockholm
🇯🇵 Tokyo
🇳🇱 Utrecht
🇦🇹 Vienna
🇵🇱 Warsaw/ Wellington
🇨🇳 Xi'an
🇯🇵 Yokohama
🇨🇭 Zurich

Perfect for:
⭐ Geography units
⭐ Literacy lessons
⭐ Early finishers
⭐ Independent learning
⭐ Home schooling
⭐ Travel and culture studies
⭐ Morning work
⭐ Fast finishers
⭐ Relief teacher activities
⭐ Classroom centres

Every worksheet encourages children to discover fascinating landmarks, traditions, foods, languages and cultures while developing reading, writing, thinking and creative skills.

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A–Z Mouserella Mouse Travels the Cities of the World transforms geography into an exciting global adventure that children will love. With 26 ready-to-use, no-prep activity sheets, your students can explore the world—one amazing city at a time!

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🌎 Explore • Learn • Create • Discover the World with Mouserella Mouse! 🐭✈️

** NOTE there are several colour and style themes across the 26 different research sheets **

02/07/2026

🌟 NEW RESOURCE! 🌟
A to Z of Famous People
Inspiring Minds • Amazing Achievements • No-Prep Learning!

Take your students on an exciting journey through history, science, sport, art, music and exploration with this engaging A to Z collection of famous people! Each colourful worksheet introduces an inspiring person who has changed the world, while building literacy, critical thinking and research skills.

Perfect for Years 3–8 (ages 8+), this resource is ideal for independent work, inquiry learning, early finishers, homework, literacy rotations, social sciences and extension activities.

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⭐ Included Famous People (A–Z)
A – Anna Pacquin
B – Bruce McLaren 🏎️
C – Cleopatra 👑
D – Dalai Lama
E – Ernest Hemmingway
F – Florence Nightingale
G – Greta Thunberg
H – Henry Ford
I – Isaac Newton 🍎
J – James Cook ⛵
K – Kate Sheppard 🗳️
L – Lorde 🎤
M – Mark Twain 📖
N – Nelson Mandela 🕊️
O – Orville Wright ✈️
P – Pablo Picasso 🎨
Q – Queen Elizabeth II 👑
R – Russell Crowe 🎬
S – Socrates 🏛️
T – Taika Waititi 🎥
U – Usain Bolt 🥇
V – Vincent van Gogh 🖌️
W – Winston Churchill 🇬🇧
X – Xavi Hernández ⚽
Y – Yuri Gagarin 🚀
Z – Zaha Hadid 🏗️

We have lots of other A to Z alphabet research resources on offer too - just search A-Z or research in the search bar on our website!

✨ Every worksheet includes engaging activities such as:
✅ Handwriting practice
✅ Sentence unscrambles
✅ True or False questions
✅ Draw and create activities
✅ Spelling words
✅ Build a Timeline activity
✅ Further research questions
✅ Think & Reflect discussion prompts
✅ Fun Fact boxes
✅ Full-colour photographs and themed illustrations
✅ Bright, child-friendly layouts that keep students engaged

📚 Why teachers love this resource
⭐ Completely no-prep – simply print and teach!
⭐ Supports reading comprehension, vocabulary and writing.
⭐ Encourages research, inquiry and critical thinking.
⭐ Integrates literacy with history, science, geography, art and sport.
⭐ Perfect for classroom displays, fast finishers, homework and enrichment activities.

Whether your students are fascinated by astronauts, artists, explorers, athletes, scientists, inventors or world leaders, A to Z of Famous People offers something to inspire every learner.

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Discover extraordinary people... one letter at a time! 🌟