Textbooks Matter
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Ideas
Primary Literacy – Fresh Ideas for Spellings
Over the years we have been furnished with many different ideas for spelling schemes and also for ways to learn spellings. I believe that the problem some children encounter is being encouraged to use only a single method to learn and practise their spelling words. A girl in my class… Read More
Primary Literacy – Fresh Ideas for Speaking and Listening
In the past I considered this to be all about drama but since the introduction of thinking skills and philosophy into the curriculum, I’ve realised that there are a lot more ways it can be practised and developed. Activity 1: The Voice of the School Schools are all about… Read More
Primary drama – Ideas to get reluctant children involved
I used to hate drama at school, being very self conscious and took that dislike of the subject into teaching it, trying to swap lessons with other teachers to avoid it but since investigating techniques for teaching drama and trying some myself, I’ve realised that it can be fun and… Read More
Primary literacy – More storytelling ideas
Almost everyone can tell stories. How many times has a child or an adult approached you to tell you of what they’ve just seen, heard, done, read etc? We’re all doing it but without realising and it’s one of the most fundamental and timeless skills humans have. There’s a cornucopia… Read More