The lack of interest in reading for pleasure amongst large numbers of primary age pupils, put off by 'mechanical' worksheet-driven approaches, is a cause for major concern amongst education professionals and parents. This title illuminates and informs the teaching of literacy in the primary classroo[...]
"We believe that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstances. Learning outside the classroom is about raising achievement through an organised, powerful approach to learnin[...]
A resource that contains inspirational lesson plans for teaching Shakespeare to students aged 11-16. This title provides tried-and-tested lessons accompanied by photocopiable resources to enable teachers to develop their good practice and inspire their students.[...]
Contains one hundred ideas for assemblies in the primary school suitable for ages 5 to 11. Containing some religious and some secular assemblies, the former contain stories from many religious traditions. Each assembly carries an element of surprise, a story or a poem and an element of prayer or ref[...]
Did you know that 'aardvark' comes from the South African for 'earth pig'? Or that 'assassin' actually comes from the Arabic for 'smoker of hashish'? This book explains why 'bungalow' comes from Hindi and what exactly 'hello' is short for. It is also a guide to the fascinating origins of everyday wo[...]
Offers one hundred practical ideas for use in the education setting. Suitable for teachers involved with children's development in the primary school, this book focuses on literacy.[...]