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Fantastically Fun Live Video Lessons

Storytelling and creative thinking activities that will transform your reluctant learners into reading & writing superstars!
Completely FREE for teachers.

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Who are Night Zookeeper?

Night Zookeeper is a BAFTA-nominated children's brand - home of the world's first gamified English program, an exciting storybook series and an animated TV show, united by the aim of inspiring primary school pupils to fall in love with reading and writing.

Loved by Schools Worldwide

Emma Cotton, Head of English, Langham Village School

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My students were able to make a year's worth of progress in their writing in one term, as a result of their involvement and enthusiasm for Night Zookeeper.

Emma Cotton, Head of English, Langham Village School

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Fantastically Fun Live Lessons

Kick-Start Writing in Your Class

This spectacular experience will introduce your students to the magical world of the Night Zoo. Our live video lessons combine the art of storytelling with creative thinking activities to transform student engagement with reading and writing.

Students will...

...experience the magical Night Zookeeper story, take part in live interactive writing activities, and be in with the chance of winning wonderful prizes! They’ll also get a free trial of nightzookeeper.com to complete follow-up activities.

Teachers will...

...receive free printable reading & writing activities that they can use with children before and after the session. You’ll also receive a free teacher account to track the progress of your students through their free trial of nightzookeeper.com.

Enjoyment = Success

“Children and young people who enjoy writing very much are seven times more likely to write above the level expected for their age compared with children and young people who do not enjoy writing at all (50.3% vs. 7.2%).”

Study - The Literacy Trust (data from over 32,000 children)

““Children and young people who enjoy writing very much are seven times more likely to write above the level expected for their age compared with children and young people who do not enjoy writing at all (50.3% vs. 7.2%).” ”

Study - The Literacy Trust (data from over 32,000 children)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the lesson cost?

The live lessons are completely free for classes of more than 10 children.

How long are the lessons?

The lessons are 30-minutes long. You will be asked to pick a preferred time and date slot when you book your free lesson.

What will students need?

Students should bring a pencil and paper to complete the activities during the lesson. Whiteboards and clipboards may be useful if students are sitting at the front of your class.

What’s Included?

You’ll receive a free package of reading & writing resources that you can use in class with your students. You’ll also receive our full 5-book adventure series to be awarded as a prize to a lucky student winner.

What technology do I need?

All our lessons are delivered on Zoom so all you'll need is a laptop or tablet connected to a large screen so that all your students can see and hear the live lesson.

What do other schools think?

I just want to say what a great day our children had. They were all really enthusiastic and full of excitement about their experience. The teaching staff were equally effusive in their praise too, so it was a hit all around!”

Sian Collison, Class Teacher, Mayfield Primary, Sussex

“I just want to say what a great day our children had. They were all really enthusiastic and full of excitement about their experience. The teaching staff were equally effusive in their praise too, so it was a hit all around!” ”

Sian Collison, Class Teacher, Mayfield Primary, Sussex

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