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.
In this collection of favourite action rhymes children can make Incey Wincey Spider climb up the spout, drive the big red bus, or march up and down like the Grand Old Duke of York.
Activities and Games to Help Children Write Better Sentences
The Talk for Writing approach emphasizes engaging storytelling to enhance language development in young children. By using memorable repetition, children internalize story language, enabling them to imitate and innovate their own narratives. This resource provides practical strategies for educators to incorporate rhyme and storytelling into their curriculum, including selecting enjoyable stories, using story maps, and reinforcing meaning through actions. It aims to cultivate creativity and a rich linguistic repertoire in early learners, fostering a love for language and storytelling.
Focusing on engaging children as creative writers, this resource offers a wealth of ideas for teaching poetry and sparking creativity in various writing contexts. With over 100 quick warm-up activities, it aims to energize students' minds and enhance their skills in reading, writing, and performing poetry, making it an invaluable tool for educators in key stages 1 and 2.