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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

As always, enjoyed writing this for the brilliant @teachprimarymag.bsky.social Bit of fun Egyptian D&T for KS2!

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

No new publication brings me as much excitement as the next Shaun Tan. #shauntan #hometown

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Reading #katyabalen first book for adults: Our Numbered Bones was a no brainer after loving so many of her children’s books over the years. A powerful and emotional read. And what a cover. @canongate.co.uk

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Inspired by Catherine Doyle’s The Storm Keeper’s Island children have been experimenting with paint and brush techniques to create storm paintings. Very proud of our young artists. #primaryart #stormpaintings #art #lighthousepaintings #creativity #catherinedoyle #stormkeeper

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

One of the great joys in life is teaching art. With inspiration from The Lost Words and a touch of Ben Rothery it’s very easy. So proud of our Y5/6 children. #primaryart #artteaching #thelostwords #jackiemorris #benrothery

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

I think when I’m hobbling around without my own teeth and original knees I’ll still be buying #joetoddstanton books. His latest is a wonderful story told in his own incredible illustrative style. My favourite? Quite possibly. #picturebooks #thelostrobot #teaching

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

After a brilliant #worldbookday second-hand book sale last week we used the money collected to buy a fantastic collection of comic books from The Rabbit Hole. The children love them! #comicbooks #wbd2026

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

A wonderful sight at the rubbish tip today. In the stink for Mr Stink’s books. #walliams

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I’d love to see Botticelli’s Apprentice as a Studio Ghibli style animation.

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Pleasure to host creative Ben Rothery on his Lincolnshire tour. He may have found his illustrations plastered all over the house! He delivered a brilliant science/art workshop to our Y5/6 class too! 🦋🐟🐞🦊🦍🐘

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

I have a list of funeral songs on Spotify (list began after one of two shandies). Unfortunately the do will go on a while as it’s now 14 hours long!

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Looking forward to this. Thought the first was a terrific read.

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Clare Balding is the greatest sports presenter we’ve ever had. Just saying. Incredible Knowledge + Enthusiasm for every sport + Guest support. She makes it look so easy. No wonder she gets the most important jobs. #bbcsport #winterolympics

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

After just watching the women’s halfpipe and how the athletes pick themselves up from horrendous falls, footballers (absolute wimps) need to take a long hard look at themselves. The commentary is exceptional by the way. #winterolympics #halfpipe

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Almost 50 books donated to school by one of our families this week. With budgets as they are this kindness is essential. #schoolbudgets #thankful #reading #schoollibrary

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

A brilliant morning @lincolnbishopuni.bsky.social working with the #PGCE students focusing on the use of picture books in the primary classroom. A fantastically enthusiastic group. I provided the quality books and they provided superb ideas for their use across the curriculum #teaching #inspire

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

That’s incredible news, Teresa - so well deserved!!!

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

A truly stunning picture book it is too.

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

Watching an old-fashioned gem with a glass of Old-Fashioned. Guess I’ve started to relax after a busy old term. #whitechristmas #oldfashioned #holiday

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Thoughts with those affected by DW - appalling - but I am so pleased that he has finally been found out. Such courageous people. To all of the amazing authors out there - there may be well deserved space on those shelves for you. I’ve had no DW books in school for years. And never will.

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

I shall have a read - thank you. One day we will visit…

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 13/12/2025

A very special personal film (it’s forever on my arm) and seeing it on the stage in the West End was an absolute joy. Beautiful. Clever. Funny. Magical. Jawdropping. Puppet masters! #myneighbortotoro #totoro #studioghibli

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Children started their #benrothery inspired swallows today. I’m going to need to create a gallery. They’re gaining confidence using new techniques which is a joy. #primaryart #loveteaching #natureart #wildlifeart @dalmain-art.bsky.social

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Inspired by #jackiemorris and #benrothery the children are producing some incredible art this term in Y5/6. #wildlife #wildlifeart #thelostspells #thelostwords #primaryart #sketchbooks Reading inspires Art!

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

I adore the artwork of #angelaharding and spending a couple of hours reading A Year Unfolding has been bliss. Just a beautiful collection of her printmaking celebrating our gorgeous countryside. #art #natureart #wildlife #conservation #bbcwildlife @nationaltrust.org.uk @chrisgpackham.bsky.social

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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Hello Lighthouse by Sophie Blackall is the inspiration for this free KS2 art medium-term plan from headteacher @karlduke8.bsky.social. Children will paint skies and seascapes, draw lighthouse cross-sections and experiment with collage…

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Hello Lighthouse – KS2 art medium-term plan

Use book Hello Lighthouse to explore techniques for painting skies and seascapes, creating cross-sections and experimenting with collage...

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

The children (and adults) absolutely loved #adambaron today. He was gripping to listen to and his new book The Very Last Christmas Present has been borrowed by so many children already. Thanks again to the brilliant Rabbit Hole for organising the visit. #authorvisits #reading

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Teach Primary @teachprimarymag.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

We loved this! Here's the online version: www.teachwire.net/teaching-res...

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

I’m loving contributing to @teachprimarymag.bsky.social by sharing some of the successful reading-inspired learning and outcomes in our curriculum #primary

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

I think the painting of the branch this kingfisher is sitting on is one of the best examples of watercolour I’ve seen a child do. It’s beautiful - look at the range of colours #primaryart #watercolour #thelostwords

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Brilliant to see the vocabulary generation Detail Detectives strategy ‘Jig-saw’ used in Willow Class today. A fantastic way to collect more words than you normally would to help build narrative. Creating grids to organise ideas. #detaildetectives Get in touch if you want more info #primarywriting

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Lesley Parr @lesleyparr.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Hey @smithsmm.bsky.social @karlduke8.bsky.social @checkemoutbooks.bsky.social - fancy doing the survey and spreading the word for my lovely publisher, please?

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

On a graphic novel marathon this weekend and #macsmith #Scurry is the latest. The artwork is astonishing and after reading the #graphicnovel of #WatershipDown I could see some similarities - it’s a brilliant piece of work.

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

A re-read of one of my favourite #graphicnovels @jasonreynolds83.bsky.social incredibly powerful #LongWayDown. The artwork by Danica Novgorodoff grips you, breaks your heart and visually helps delivers the emotional punch of Jason’s words. A breathtaking adaptation.

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

That’s brilliant! I look forward to seeing what you create in the future.

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

As I read the book - I thought the drawing faces with an egg model was a great idea. I’ve used plasticine before in a similar way.

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

The #graphicnovel adaptation of Richard Adam’s #watershipdown is a visual treat. It’s extremely faithful to the original and is structured superbly. A morning of absolute bliss with the expected emotional rollercoaster of a journey. Masterpiece. @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Thank you so much - I teach art across Key Stage 2 so will definitely look at this. Thank you, Ursula.

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

A couple of really lovely hours. Thank you.

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

As a lover of both #graphicnovels and #art Botticelli’s Apprentice by @umurrayhusted.bsky.social was a brilliant afternoon’s read. Particularly liked the explanations of art techniques from the period. Recommend for all but teachers of art in #primary or #secondary will love it.

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

What a joy for the families to see such fantastic work!

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

So delighted for the brilliant well-deserving creators on the #AstridLindgren Memorial Award List. Amazing to see friends and visitors to our school on there. 🥳🤩😄Must be a gremlin somewhere though as that Walliams has somehow got on it. He’ll never have a book in our school. 😤😩

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Karl Duke @karlduke8.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

When the worlds of @philearle and #fredfordham collide wonderful things should happen and the #graphicnovel adaptation of When the Sky Falls does not disappoint. The strength of the story is delivered brilliantly through Fordham’s (check out A Wizard of Earthsea) stunning artwork. #whentheskyfalls

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