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Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now!

@joshuaseigal.bsky.social

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Poet/Performer/Author. Winner - People’s Book Prize & Laugh Out Loud Award (twice). Books by Bloomsbury, HarperCollins etc. MA Writing & Education. Loves lemurs. Website: www.joshuaseigal.co.uk

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Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · Nov 25

Hello everyone! I am Josh, a poet, performer and workshop leader. Do please visit my website for lots of fun, FREE poems and resources: www.joshuaseigal.co.uk. Below is one of my best known poems, which is one of the many on my site. I hope you enjoy, and do please gimme a follow! #EduSky #poetry

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Kenn Nesbitt - Poetry4kids @kennnesbitt.bsky.social · 6h

Joshua Seigal: "The Myth Buster" kennn.com/Du4eEl #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids
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Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 12h

This has to be the best word in the English language www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a...

Definition of ABSQUATULATE

decamp; abscond… See the full definition

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Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 18h

If you want to create a docile, obedient nation, first attack the arts so you deskill children of critical thinking. Once you’ve done that the people can be moulded as their rulers please. Beware this barbarism. It’s a path to demagoguery and authoritarianism

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Longtail News @longtail.news · 14h

Feed: "Joshua Seigal's Blog"
By: Joshua Seigal on Tuesday, October 7, 2025

The Myth Buster

I am the Myth Buster. I go around Busting Myths. I kick them over like pathetic little sandcastles. I pop them like balloons at a toddler’s...

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English and Media Centre @engmediacentre.bsky.social · 16h

Find out more about our fantastic Mixed Basket 200 offer, where you pay just £5 per copy when you buy 200 copies of key EMC publications in any combination: buff.ly/E3bA7rJ

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The English Association @englishassociation.bsky.social · 1d

This ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️

Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 1d

Do scroll down my feed today to see so many examples of teachers passionately presenting their routes to excellence for all, with a bit of help from the ‘Opening Doors’ team. Big thanks to Dr Becky Fisher @englishassociation.bsky.social for backing our work.

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Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 21h

My best known poem has been added to this Indian curriculum textbook, meaning it will groaned about by a whole generation of children #BookSky #EduSky #teaching

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Gary W Hartley @garybugsyou.bsky.social · 22h

The game that Association Football has been waiting for
#Gibraltar #internationals

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Just Imagine @justimaginecentre.bsky.social · 23h

Here are our latest round-up of book reviews. Thank you to all our reviewers this week:
justimagine.co.uk/childrens-bo...

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Jenny Murray @missjgm.bsky.social · 2d

Seeing teachers, students and pupils using ideas from the book is SO exciting for me. These are fab backpacks full of regulation resources from P2! Thanks for sharing @jennamurray19.bsky.social This (and 99 other ideas 🤩) available here: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/100-ideas... @bloomsburyed.bsky.social

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Book Clubs in Schools @bookclubsinschools.bsky.social · 2d

It’s #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek!

As you can see, we have many dyslexia-friendly books on our book list, making our book clubs truly inclusive.

See our full book list: buff.ly/2bi3J5f

#DAW25🧵1/2

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Sarah Hagger-Holt @sarahhaggerholt.bsky.social · 1d

In my local area, faith groups have supported each other after last week's attack in Manchester. This is how we stay strong. Fellow @littlerebsprize.bsky.social winner AM Dassu's 'Fight Back' shows this in action. DM me if you know a school/youth group who could use a copy, I'd love to buy them one.

Cover of AM Dassau's Fight Back, illustration showing students of different religions and backgrounds standing together

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Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 1d

Rat Skinner and the Selfies

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Nick Covington @covingtonedu.bsky.social · 2d

Torture is a crime.

Being an immigrant is not a crime.

Nick Covington @covingtonedu.bsky.social · 2d

Immigrants nationwide placed in solitary confinement for weeks, report says: "We are torturing people simply because they want a better life in the U.S.," says Sam Zarifi, executive director of Physicians for Human Rights

www.axios.com/2025/10/06/i...

Immigrants nationwide placed in solitary confinement for weeks, report says

The United Nations says isolating people for 15 days or more constitutes psychological torture.

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Bob Cox @openingdoors.bsky.social · 2d

Tomorrow! 👇
I’m incredibly proud of our schools! They are about to demonstrate how excellence for all is being delivered by teachers across the UK
Thanks @englishassociation.bsky.social

englishassociation.ac.uk/opening-door...

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coralrumble.bsky.social @coralrumble.bsky.social · 3d

So chuffed Jakub’s Otter is in the @Booktrust Great books Guide. 🦦

BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 3d

📚 NEW: The #GreatBooksGuide 2025-26 is here!

The guide is packed with 100 reading recommendations, carefully curated to engage and excite children from 4 to 11.

Explore the guide here 👇

https://bit.ly/46zY4Xx

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Isabelle Finn-Kelcey @isabellefk.bsky.social · 3d

But is it #neuro-affirming?

@autisticrealms.bsky.social & @tanyaadkin.bsky.social have a fab explainer of what neurodiversity-affirming practice this is and why it matters ✨

#neurodiversity
#doubleempathy
#monotropism

autisticrealms.com/neuro-affirm...

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Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 4d

Nice little bit of internet feedback #BookSky #EduSky

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 13d

Invest in your future - join #CILIP today for:
✅CPD resources & accredited training
✅ Professional recognition (Certification & Chartership)
✅ Strong network
Find out more and join us today: www.cilip.org.uk/page/JoinAsA...

Banner advertising CILIP membership. Image of 3 smiling women. copy reads: Join CILIP today. Your partner for training, CPD, resources & impact

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BookTrust @booktrust.org.uk · 3d

Did you know that the contents of our #Bookstart Early Years packs are carefully chosen and designed based on evidence and research into what will help get families reading?

Here's how it works 🧵 👇 (1/5)

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Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised @letterssounds.bsky.social · 3d

Stll basking in the glow of @poetrydayuk.bsky.social take a look at our fantastic selection of poetry picks for all primary ages, sure to capture children’s imagination.
https://www.littlewandle.org.uk/everybody-read/poetry-picks-for-all-primary-ages/

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Daniel Connerton @lordnad.bsky.social · 4d

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This is assault.

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Joshua Seigal - 'YAPPING AWAY' out now! @joshuaseigal.bsky.social · 4d

Nice little bit of internet feedback #BookSky #EduSky

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