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Activities suitable for Primary 5-7 classes

Finding Your Place in the World

Posted on 15 October 201916 October 2019
American author and king of cool Kwame Alexander shares his top tips for building confidence in young people
  • 2nd level
  • 3rd / 4th level
  • Authors
  • Creative writing
  • Edinburgh
  • Growing up
  • Key stage 3
  • Reading
  • Senior phase

Generating Unusual Ideas for Creative Writing

Posted on 6 May 2019
Explore different ways to kick start some creative writing
  • 2nd level
  • Creative writing
  • Key stage 2

Powerful Forces with Emily Dodd

Posted on 28 January 201930 January 2019
Learn more about the awesome power of nature with author and science communicator Emily Dodd
  • 1st level
  • 2nd level
  • Authors
  • Key stage 2
  • Science

Pure Dead Brilliant: Scots Language

Posted on 15 January 201916 January 2019
Celebrate Burns Night as you explore Scots writing
  • 2nd level
  • Creative writing
  • Key stage 2
  • Language
  • Poetry

Get into Nature with Julia Green & Elizabeth Laird

Posted on 10 December 2018
Authors Julia Green and Elizabeth Laird show you how to let nature inspire your writing – and your life!
  • 2nd level
  • Authors
  • Environment
  • Key stage 2

Graphic Novel Draw-Off with Alexis Deacon & Joe Todd-Stanton

Posted on 21 November 201821 November 2018
Two awesome graphic novelists take part in an illustration battle
  • 2nd level
  • Graphic novels
  • Illustration
  • Key stage 2

Draw Along with Tom Morgan-Jones

Posted on 22 October 201815 November 2018
Top illustrator and author Tom Morgan-Jones shows you how to draw his comical character, Norman the Norman, from Philip Ardagh's book series.
  • 2nd level
  • Authors
  • Illustration
  • Key stage 2

Fantastical Fiction with Ade Adepitan and Gill Arbuthnott

Posted on 24 September 201816 November 2018
Learn how to write wacky, fantastical stories based in reality with top tips from two brilliant children's authors
  • 2nd level
  • Authors
  • Creative writing
  • Key stage 2

Children’s Authors Share their Writing Top Tips

Posted on 17 September 201816 November 2018
Get top tips from fantastic authors and be inspired to pick up a pen and get writing
  • 1st level
  • 2nd level
  • Authors
  • Creative writing
  • Festival

Top Event Picks for Primary Classes

Posted on 22 May 2018
Primary pupils will enjoy these events in the Baillie Gifford Schools Programme 2018
  • 1st level
  • 2nd level
  • Authors
  • Edinburgh
  • Festival

Exploring Freedom

Posted on 16 May 201816 November 2018
Activities to get your pupils thinking about freedom in all its forms.
  • 2nd level
  • 3rd / 4th level
  • Human rights
  • Non-fiction

An Alternative Royal Wedding!

Posted on 16 May 201816 November 2018
Fun poetry and writing exercises to use around the Royal wedding
  • 2nd level
  • Creative writing
  • Poetry

Reimagining Your Town

Posted on 23 April 201826 November 2018
Explore your surroundings and then create activity sheets to inspire others to do the same
  • 2nd level
  • Key stage 2
  • Places

Costume Inspiration for World Book Day

Posted on 26 February 2018
Get ideas for dressing up as your favourite book characters for World Book Day on 1 March
  • 1st level
  • 2nd level
  • Early level

Animal Antics with Julian Clary

Posted on 5 February 2018
Funny man Julian Clary shares his advice for creating rib-tickling tales
  • 1st level
  • 2nd level
  • Authors
  • Creative writing

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