I am excited to introduce to you, Colin the Courageous Carrot. This brave carrot was invented, designed and made by Harriet who is a friend of a friend of mine. When I first saw Colin, I couldn’t wait to introduce you to this new and thoroughly amazing superhero. Look closely to see how Harriet has … Continue reading Colin the Courageous Carrot
What is your favourite snack? Draw it. Tell us about it. Or draw today’s snack [it might be your favourite anyway]. Can you write instructions for making the best snack in the world? Or the silliest. Here are a couple of verses from a very silly poem by Jeni Smith It’s time for a snickety … Continue reading Snack Time
I am thinking that writing club should happen everywhere now. You can write alone or you can write with others. I am thinking that each day you could find a slot for writing. Why not start with a drawing and then write for ten minutes. Set the timer. If you want to keep writing after … Continue reading Ten minutes a day
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…
Writing Box 