The Brain Academy English series features a range of literacy challenges for Key Stages 1 and 2. Packed with activities to extend more able children, the books have been produced in association with NACE, the National Association for Able Children in Education.
Within each book are also a range of Think Tank challenges which have been written specifically to encourage philosophical thinking through speaking and listening discussions.
To find out more about the series click here.
To download and trial some sample Think Tank challenges with your class, click on the links below.
- Mission File 2 (Years 3-4) - Think Tank Challenge 'Why do people argue?'
- Mission File 4 (Years 5-6) - Think Tank Challenge 'Are you unique?'
- Mission File 5 (Years 6-7) - Think Tank Challenge 'Right or wrong?'






