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Stuck for what to buy for Christmas for the children in the family? This year, 2Simple has rounded up some of the best gift ideas for children featuring educational gifts, ethical goodies, and even a way to fundraise for schools through Christmas shopping. Whether you’re looking for engaging reads, active play essentials, or fun Purple Mash merch, our Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide has something special for every young learner!

At 2Simple we want to help by raising awareness of International Literacy Day and the importance of young people gaining those valuable literacy and language skills that are needed throughout life.

Here we look at just some of the resources available within Purple Mash that can help young learners engage with literacy and enjoy it for life.

Antony Wootton is the author of Buster's Blitz, a fantastic Serial Mash book for upper KS2. Buster's Blitz tells the story of a young boy and his beloved dog during WWII. It is a fast paced, yet moving, story that looks at a very well known historical event from a unique perspective. This is the first book that was written by a guest author on Serial Mash. Find out more about Buster's Blitz from the author himself...

The Mash of the Month for June is Serial Mash, our online library for reading and comprehension that inspires children to read. This month we are launching our #SerialMashSummer Reading Challenge.

Purple Mash's spelling scheme of work includes teaching slides, spelling practice sheets, dictation activities and self-marking quizzes! It's easy to pick up and start, and perfect for all teachers, HLTAs and LSAs leading spelling lessons.