Find out Your Superpower with Samantha Baines
Explore difference as something to be celebrated in Harriet Versus the Galaxy
2nd level
Activities suitable for Primary 5-7 classes
Taking Poems off the Page with Joseph Coelho
Explore the art of poetry performance with Poems Aloud
Yours Faithfully: Letter Writing with Leyla Josephine
This reflective writing exercise, devised by our Citizen Schools Writer in Residence, helps provide a structure for a personal piece of writing.
The Teeny Weeny Genie: A Sensory Story
Creating a sensory story to accompany Julia Donaldson’s
magical new picture book.
A Squash and a Squeeze: A Sensory Story
Creating a Sensory Story to accompany a Julia Donaldson classic!
Word Box: Making a Game out of Writing with Leyla Josephine
Even reluctant writers will find their voice using this playful exercise.
I Am: Writing a Self-Portrait Poem with Leyla Josephine
Learn how to write poetry about yourself without worrying about structure or rhyming in this resource written by our Citizen Schools Writer in Residence Leyla Josephine.
Self Portraits: The Original Selfie with Leyla Josephine
Exploring identity and the way you present yourself to others.
Finding Your Place in the World
American author and king of cool Kwame Alexander shares his top tips for building confidence in young people
Generating Unusual Ideas for Creative Writing
Explore different ways to kick start some creative writing
Powerful Forces with Emily Dodd
Learn more about the awesome power of nature with author and science communicator Emily Dodd
Pure Dead Brilliant: Scots Language
Celebrate Burns Night as you explore Scots writing
Get into Nature with Julia Green & Elizabeth Laird
Authors Julia Green and Elizabeth Laird show you how to let nature inspire your writing – and your life!
Graphic Novel Draw-Off with Alexis Deacon & Joe Todd-Stanton
Two awesome graphic novelists take part in an illustration battle
Draw Along with Tom Morgan-Jones
Top illustrator and author Tom Morgan-Jones shows you how to draw his comical character, Norman the Norman, from Philip Ardagh's book series.