Let’s collect words today. When we begin our Writing Club, we always think of words. Sometimes we each write them down in a list. Sometimes we keep one or two in our head. Then we share our words, one each around the circle. You can collect words in your head, in a list in your … Continue reading Words
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…
…is really straightforward. The answer to most questions is: “It is up to you.” It will depend on your circumstances and your preferences. You can do it alone, but it is good to share the load with someone else. Above all, a writing club should be a free space, where children may find what they … Continue reading Setting up a Writing Club…
Well, this is why we did it... Two years ago, we started a writing club for ages 4 – 11 at our school. We wanted to give children a chance to express themselves, play with words and see themselves as writers. Our club has helped to grow a writing culture across the school where children’s … Continue reading Why Start a Writing Club?
