Assembly Stories
Hi everyone, I’m going to start uploading our weekly Thursday assemblies here – watch in you classrooms or at home – let me know which stories are your favourites when you see me around school!
Lots of these books are available to read in the morning “bagel bar” in the hall – pop in and enjoy them again with your grown-ups!
Misery Moo
What can you learn about how to be a good friend from Misery Moo the grumpy cow and Lamby Poo the cheerful lamb?!
The Whisperer
The Adventures of Beekle
A lovely story that reminds us of the importance of friendship and looking after all our friends at Shelton.
Sam & Dave Dig a Hole
Sam & Dave could learn a thing or two from the Shelton Perseverer Super Hero!
The Only Way is Badger
This is a great “No Outsiders” story about friendships. I hope you have a great start to the year with all your friends at Shelton Juniors! remember to include as many different people as you can so your world is as colourful as Badger and his friends at the end of the story!
Ant Eater
A poem just for fun and to celebrate the opening of our new library full of stories to inspire us. Will you choose excitement, adventure o a bit of silliness?!
The Tin Forest
An old man uses his Shelton SuperPowers!…
I Really Want That Unicorn
We all love unicorns don’t we?! This is a great story about learning not to show off too much.
The New Jumper
A lovely story that helps us think about what being different means to us.
Don’t Worry Little Crab
A lovely, very short story about being a supportive and respectful friend.
Yeti and the Bird
A lovely little story about the value there is in being empathetic and thoughtful.
Oliver and Patch
A lovely doggy story … but will Oliver do the right thing even though it might cost him a four-legged friend?!|
Something Else
A great “No Outsiders” story which helps remind us that at Shelton Juniors “everyone is different, and everyone is welcome”.
Ocean Meets Sky
A lovely short story to inspire your imagination ready for our next whole school Shelton reading competition.
When you have listened to today’s story why not have a look at the real-life flying fish that inspired part of today’s story:
The Lost Thing
Another one of our amazing new books – what do you think the moral is?
Oscar Seeks a Friend
What can you learn about making new friends from this lovely short story?
Tilda Tries Again
Great little story about an important SuperPower we can all use in our daily lives, not just in our school work.
Once Upon a Wild Wood
How many different fairy story characters can you spot?!
Is it Really Nearly Christmas?
Only a few sleeps to go now. Make sure you bring some Christmas magic to school this year!
Big Bear
A lovely snowy story for the Christmas season. Just like the characters in this story, we teach children at Shelton to celebrate and value our differences.
Dasher
Christmas countdown has begun at Shelton!
How’s your quizzing coming on – listen to this story and use quiz number 237431 to bag an extra Accellerated Reader quiz!
Eric the Hero?
Use kind words to make friends.
Big
A story about a girl who regains her confidence and the importance of always using kind and respectful words.
The Barnabus Project
Can you spot the characters using every single Shelton SuperPower in this adventure?
How to Live Forever
Possibly my new favourite book ever! Something different to see every time I read it!
Albert Upside Down (Again!)
My Secret Bully
A true story that helps us to think about using our Resilience SuperPower to ensure all our friendships are supportive and positive.
Frida Kahlo
The biography of an inspiring artist – which Shelton SuporePower does Frida have?
A Child of Books
This is short but lovely book all about imagination and stories.
The Squirrels Who Squabbled
A lovely rhyming story – what can we learn from the squirrels about how to play games of football and basketball?
Wisp
A lovely magical story for you this week everyone – enjoy!
All are Welcome
A quick poem this week celebrating the fact that we are a No Outsiders school where “everyone is different and everyone is welcome.”
Mousehole Cat
A great traditional Cornish fairy tale this week – what do you think the moral of this tale is?
Star Wars!
A classic story from the original movies this week!
Leaf
As a “No Outsiders” school where we ensure that everyone is different and everyone is welcome this is another great short story that encourages us to be brave with new situations and listen actively to others.
Nen and the Lonely Fisherman
Varmints
Another award winner this week – a mysterious story full of intrigue!
Did I ever tell You How Lucky You Are
Just for fun and to celebrate this year’s World Book Day!
FArTHER
A beautiful award winning short story.
Gilbert the Hero
How do Gilbert and the characters in this story use their Shelton SuperPowers when they’re playing?
Where are you From?
Part of our Reading Inprire day where we explore a number of different stories from around the world.
Anansi and the Golden Pot
Based on traditional stories from Ghana, this is a modern fairy tale – can you spot the hidden message we can all learn?
Where the Wild Things Are
One of my all time favourite picture books. What can we learn from Max and his wild adventure?!
The Night After Christmas
A lovely story just celebrating the joy of Christmas! Inspired by the original 1823 poem “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, have you ever wondered what happens next?!
It Fell From the Sky
Another one with amazing illustrations this week. What would you do if you found a treasure had fallen from the sky?!
I am the Subway
An amazing Korean book all about the subway in Soeul – reminds us that “Everyone is different, and everyone is welcome.”
Poppy Field Part 3
Poppy Field Part 2
Here’s the second installment!
Poppy Field Part 1
As Remembrance Day approaches , we’re reading this brilliantly written illustrated story. We’ll split it into several parts as it is a little longer than our usual assembly stories – this is part 1.
Greta and the Giants
A lovely story with amazing illustrations all about the environment. Can you guess the real-life inspiration behind the main character?!
Black AND British
This is a great book that I’ve just discovered. This week I’ve gone for a factual history book all about black people in British history. The book is out in the corridor – have a look and see if you can learn something new.
Counting on Katherine
To celebrate the start of Black History Month, today’s story is an inspiring biography of Katherine Johnson. Katherine used her Perseverer superpower throughout her life.
Seven Blind Mice
A lovely simple story with a great Reflector moral:
“Knowing in part may make a fine tale,
but wisdom comes from seeing the whole”
We all feel a bit anxious sometimes and this can mean it’s hard to get to sleep. Having a good night’s sleep can help us feel refreshed and ready to take on the challenges of a new day. In this lovely story, Arlo learns a good technique to get to sleep, maybe it can hep you too!
The Story of Ferdinand
A story from 1936, all about being brave enough to be yourself and value your uniquness.
Pinduli
A lovely story that reminds us to always be kind and say nice things to each other.
David Gets In Trouble
This week is Golden Ticket week at Shelton – we are all following the Golden rules and looking out for children who are trying super hard to be a Shelton Super Hero! In this week’s story, David doesn’t do quite so well!
The Tear Thief
Just a lovely modern fairy tale to enjoy during mental health week this week!
Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao
This story is all about perseverance in work, friendships and life – it’s also about my favourite food!
Community – The Whale Who Wanted More
This week, our collective worship focus is “community”. This lovely story also has great illustrations and tells the story of a whale who finds contentment in a supportive community when he realises that “we all need so little to have quite enough”. Our assembly is available online here and the story is below:
Albert Upside Down
Award winning illustrations in this lovely book all about collaborator super powers!
Dogs Don’t Do Ballet
I’ve just discovered this great book. It’s been around for a while so you might know it. Can you spot the hidden message in this great story?