Look out for this poetry blog created by some enthusiastic poets. It’s called Poetry for Everyone. A teacher friend of mine sent me a sneak preview of a wonderful poetry blog that she and her class have created and I really recommend it. These children welcome us all in: ‘Everyone is a poet. Everyone is … Continue reading Poetry for Everyone
‘when they are sad they go inside their shells the shell is their home’ I do love snails as the most wonderful subjects for writing. I have only once had a student react badly to their existence! Snails are utterly intriguing, unassuming creatures. They are at once delicate and disgusting. They are varied and full … Continue reading I love snails
Now that we have moved our book club to lunch times we have only half the time. We need to find shorter but still satisfying tasks. I discover that we are not alone –one teacher friend has a speedy twenty minutes for her club! This week we used what the children call ‘flap books’. Make … Continue reading I may look like…… but really…
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