I came across a copy of the Gobblefunk Dictionary yesterday. It’s a dictionary devoted to words that Roald Dahl invented and used in his novels, especially in The BFG. There’s a real pleasure in inventing words, and if you are reading a story by Roald Dahl you will have a head start. How about your … Continue reading Gobblefunk
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Alibi
Not all writing happens on paper or screen. We spend a lot of time dreaming, thinking, re-arranging, experimenting. When we are planning for writing with children we can think about ways in which we can experiment with language and try out ideas before we set pen to paper. Alibi is a game that is not … Continue reading Alibi
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