The evenings are growing darker and the air is becoming colder and crisper. Winter is on its way. What better way to take shelter from the weather than curled up with a good book? When I was a primary teacher, carving out some time every day to read a book aloud was crucial. Aside from […]
Read more‘For the Love of Reading: Passing on the Passion’ was a Primary English Conference from Oxford University Press, that explored how we can pass on our own passion for reading and stories onto the next generation – and why it is so vital that we do so. In his witty and thought-provoking session, English Advisor […]
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Well that’s that over for another year. But what now? Amongst the class trips, leavers’ plays and special assemblies, here are some ideas for making the last few weeks as enjoyable and valuable as possible for everyone involved. With the children: Get the class outside – extra PE sessions, studying the natural world, drawing plants […]
Read moreJames Clements is the director of ShakespeareandMore.com . He is the author of Building an Outstanding Reading School , a report about creating a strong reading culture in a school. James will be leading a practical session looking at how teachers can support children to access classic texts at OUP’s 2016 English Conference For the Love of Reading: Passing on the Passion Learning to read is one of the most […]
Read moreIt’s the end of the autumn term and you’re beyond exhausted. It’s dark when you arrive at school and dark when you leave. Glitter coats every part of your body and you’ve been listening to strained versions of In the Bleak Midwinter since October. What’s more, your carefully constructed plans for the last few days […]
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