Stig of the Dump

  • Novels with history links for KS2

    When teaching a history topic, I like to introduce a story book that connects to the topic. This way, the history lessons help pupils to understand the book, and the book helps pupils to understand the history topic, so it’s a win win! Below are six recommended books with cross-curricular links to five different periods

    Read more

  • Stig of the Dump Writing Ideas

    Stig of the Dump is a popular children’s novel by Clive King. Here are some writing ideas for each chapter of this modern children’s classic. Chapter 1: Diary entry Write a diary entry from Barney’s point of view or that of his sister, Lou, on the day he first met Stig. Chapter 2: Instructions Write

    Read more