Find out Your Superpower with Samantha Baines Posted on 13 August 202017 September 2020 Explore difference as something to be celebrated in Harriet Versus the Galaxy 2nd levelCelebrating DifferenceCreative writingFestivalKey stage 2
Taking Poems off the Page with Joseph Coelho Posted on 13 August 202017 September 2020 Explore the art of poetry performance with Poems Aloud 1st level2nd levelCreative writingKey stage 1Key stage 2Poetry
Yours Faithfully: Letter Writing with Leyla Josephine Posted on 12 August 202021 August 2020 This reflective writing exercise, devised by our Citizen Schools Writer in Residence, helps provide a structure for a personal piece of writing. 2nd level3rd / 4th levelCreative writingSelf imageSenior phase
The Teeny Weeny Genie: A Sensory Story Posted on 6 August 20202 September 2020 Creating a sensory story to accompany Julia Donaldson’s magical new picture book. 1st level2nd levelEarly levelFestivalLD FriendlyPicture booksStorytelling
A Squash and a Squeeze: A Sensory Story Posted on 6 August 20202 September 2020 Creating a Sensory Story to accompany a Julia Donaldson classic! 1st level2nd levelEarly levelFestivalLD FriendlyPicture booksSensory StoriesStorytelling
Word Box: Making a Game out of Writing with Leyla Josephine Posted on 4 August 20204 August 2020 Even reluctant writers will find their voice using this playful exercise. 2nd level3rd / 4th levelCreative writingSelf imageSenior phase
I Am: Writing a Self-Portrait Poem with Leyla Josephine Posted on 29 July 202028 July 2020 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. 2nd level3rd / 4th levelCreative writingPoetrySelf imageSenior phase
Self Portraits: The Original Selfie with Leyla Josephine Posted on 21 July 202021 July 2020 Exploring identity and the way you present yourself to others. 2nd level3rd / 4th levelCreative illustrationSelf imageSenior phase
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 level3rd / 4th levelAuthorsCreative writingEdinburghGrowing upKey stage 3ReadingSenior phase
Generating Unusual Ideas for Creative Writing Posted on 6 May 2019 Explore different ways to kick start some creative writing 2nd levelCreative writingKey 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 level2nd levelAuthorsKey stage 2Science
Pure Dead Brilliant: Scots Language Posted on 15 January 201916 January 2019 Celebrate Burns Night as you explore Scots writing 2nd levelCreative writingKey stage 2LanguagePoetry
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 levelAuthorsEnvironmentKey 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 levelGraphic novelsIllustrationKey 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 levelAuthorsIllustrationKey stage 2