Use your Twitter network and get the children to compose a tweet such as #YsgolEvanJames What was the word you had most problems spelling when you were in school? or #class4Newtownprimary What word do you still find difficulty in spelling?” (ask your friends to retweet to their networks as well) Get the children to make Full Article…
Virtual Library
Age: 8+yrs Ease **** Overview Shelfari is a great online multi-purpose resource. Firstly, learners compile a virtual library of all the books they have read, plan to read or are reading now. They can write reviews after reading their books and share these with other classes and/or schools that they add to their ‘Friends’ list. Full Article…
Toontastic!
Age: 7+yrs Ease **** Overview Through this activity, learners investigate writing in the comic book genre. They will learn how to use dialog to express their ideas and create fun and original story sequences. This is particularly good for investigating sequencing and plot. Description Ask the pupils to bring their favourite comic book to school. Full Article…
The Music Maker
Age: 9+yrs Ease *** Overview Traditionally, teaching learners who do not play an instrument and cannot read music has been quite difficult (not to mention stressful!), especially when they are younger. Jamstudio software enables learners to compose without having to write a musical score, they compose by ear, or aurally, making decisions based on the Full Article…
Tall Tales
Age: 7+yrs Ease *** Overview This activity gives a chance to reflect on a story Children learn how to structure a story. Description This activity is suitable to use with a wide range of ages and abilities as long you adapt your working method – which we teachers always do! With younger children you need Full Article…
Science Sketches
Age: 10-12yrs Ease *** Overview This is an excellent resource for developing most forms of instructional writing. It is also a great way of introducing the concepts involved in following various practical instructions e.g. how to play a game, assemble furniture etc Description Having decided on a science investigation question e.g. Which soft drinks Full Article…