A good poetry idea should help the children feel excited about writing and enable them to think of what to write - developing their imagination, creativity and writing skills. This book contains ideas that can be drawn upon when teaching poetry but also at other times to provide a source for creative writing that children relish.
This collection of simple to use, multi-sensory games and activities will jumpstart pupils' understanding of grammar in action. If you are one of the thousands of teachers who feels insecure about how to teach grammar engagingly, and perhaps also lack confidence in your own grammatical knowledge, then this is also the perfect book for you. Fun games will focus first on helping children hear the difference various types of grammar can make followed by activities to help them understand what different effects you can create with grammar, rather than dwelling on arid naming of parts.
A collection of games and activities to develop the creative process of 'storymaking'. It focuses upon 'storytelling for writing' as well as creating a whole school culture of storytelling, reading and writing. It contains 'quick-fire' ideas that could be used as creative warm-ups and starters or developed into lessons.
A practical manual to help teachers of junior classes to focus on the key aspects of developing children's story-writing. It presents a series of essential writing workshops full of creative ideas and fun activities.
Wolf Fables retells three fables originally told by Aesop, in each story you will meet a wolf and decide whether or not wolves can be trusted! Each fable will entertain you and make you think. TreeTops Myths and Legends are a fascinating selection of the best traditional stories.
Every kind of poem you will every need for Key Stage 1
Teachers who want to cut lesson planning time should welcome this series. It aims to: help teachers cover every sort of writing type they need to at Key Stage 2; fine tune lessons by following key teaching points for each model; and deliver the literacy hour to pupils of varying ability.
A practical manual to help teachers of junior classes to focus on the key aspects of developing children's story-writing. It presents a series of essential writing workshops full of creative ideas and fun activities.
Focusing on diverse writing types, this resource equips teachers to effectively teach visual and multimodal texts. It provides key teaching points for each writing model, enabling educators to tailor lessons for students of varying abilities. The approach emphasizes delivering new literacy units through adaptable versions of the same model, ensuring all learners can engage with the material effectively.
This book offers inspiration and advice for 9-11 year olds on all aspects of speaking and listening, from giving a talk to putting on a play. Inside you will find suggestions for effective group work, lists of persuasive techniques, advice on interviewing skills, great drama games and ideas for telling riveting stories.