Generating Unusual Ideas for Creative Writing
Explore different ways to kick start some creative writing
2nd level
Activities suitable for Primary 5-7 classes
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.
Fantastical Fiction with Ade Adepitan and Gill Arbuthnott
Learn how to write wacky, fantastical stories based in reality with top tips from two brilliant children's authors
Children’s Authors Share their Writing Top Tips
Get top tips from fantastic authors and be inspired to pick up a pen and get writing
Top Event Picks for Primary Classes
Primary pupils will enjoy these events in the Baillie Gifford Schools Programme 2018
Exploring Freedom
Activities to get your pupils thinking about freedom in all its forms.
An Alternative Royal Wedding!
Fun poetry and writing exercises to use around the Royal wedding
Reimagining Your Town
Explore your surroundings and then create activity sheets to inspire others to do the same
Costume Inspiration for World Book Day
Get ideas for dressing up as your favourite book characters for World Book Day on 1 March
Animal Antics with Julian Clary
Funny man Julian Clary shares his advice for creating rib-tickling tales
Mysterious Crimes with Sarah Rubin & Katherine Woodfine
Introduce your class to the detective genre as two top kids crime novelists talk about how to create riveting mystery stories