This title contains one hundred ideas for assemblies in the primary school suitable for ages 5 to 11. Some assemblies will be religious and some will be secular, the former will contain stories from many religious traditions. Each assembly will carry an element of surprise, a story or a poem and an element of prayer or reflection.
This title contains one hundred ideas for assemblies in the primary school suitable for ages 5 to 11. Some assemblies will be religious and some will ...
This is a book about the power of poetry to speak about the central themes of what it is to be a human being. The first part is an anthology of specially selected poems. The second part provides detailed notes for teachers on how to use these poems in the classroom. The poems in the book are about morality: how we get on, or don't get on, with each other; how we feel when we are alone; the destruction of the world we live in; childhood; celebration; fear; death; and mystery. Sharing these poems helps us to understand ourselves, and to express ourselves. The poems are selected to help to...
This is a book about the power of poetry to speak about the central themes of what it is to be a human being. The first part is an anthology of spe...
"A marvellous book of great practical value" - James Carter
The lack of interest in reading for pleasure amongst large numbers of primary age pupils, put off by 'mechanical' worksheet-driven approaches, is a cause for major concern amongst education professionals and parents. However, Inspiring Children to Read and Write for Pleasure from writer, journalist and education commentator Fred Sedgwick uses the context of literature to illuminate and inform the teaching of literacy in the primary classroom and inspire children to a love of books.
Aimed at...
"A marvellous book of great practical value" - James Carter
The lack of interest in reading for pleasure amongst large numbers of pr...
In this text, the educationalist and writer Fred Sedgwick explores in a practical way the many opportunities for intense learning that children and teachers can find outside the confines of the classroom. This original work is based on tried and tested methods from UK primary schools and is illustrated throughout.
In this text, the educationalist and writer Fred Sedgwick explores in a practical way the many opportunities for intense learning that children and te...
"A marvellous book of great practical value" James Carter
The lack of interest in reading for pleasure amongst large numbers of primary age pupils, put off by mechanical worksheet-driven approaches, is a cause for major concern amongst education professionals and parents. However, Inspiring Children to Read and Write for Pleasure from writer, journalist and education commentator Fred Sedgwick uses the context of literature to illuminate and inform the teaching of literacy in the primary classroom and inspire children to a love of books.
Aimed at Year 4, 5 and 6 primary pupils, but...
"A marvellous book of great practical value" James Carter
The lack of interest in reading for pleasure amongst large numbers of primary age pupi...
In this text, the educationalist and writer Fred Sedgwick explores in a practical way the many opportunities for intense learning that children and teachers can find outside the confines of the classroom. This original work is based on tried and tested methods from UK primary schools and is illustrated throughout.
In this text, the educationalist and writer Fred Sedgwick explores in a practical way the many opportunities for intense learning that children and te...
Lists range from the practical, such as preparing for an interview, organising your classroom and dealing with difficulties to the fun, such as how the children perceive you and what not to wear.
Lists range from the practical, such as preparing for an interview, organising your classroom and dealing with difficulties to the fun, such as how th...
If you are interested in a career in teaching but not sure where to start, this book is the perfect guide. Written for anybody considering taking an initial teacher training course, this down-to-earth book is a straightforward and very helpful manual which will take you through all the stages of choosing a course, preparing for training and completing the course itself. It is a comprehensive and supportive guide to help you decide whether teaching is the career for you, and to what you can expect in the job.
Chapters include:
o What is a teacher?
o The...
If you are interested in a career in teaching but not sure where to start, this book is the perfect guide. Written for anybody considering taking an i...
Contains one hundred ideas on how to develop children's thinking skills in the primary school. Fred takes large themes such as thinking about the world in which the child lives and suggests ways in which the teacher can help the child to think purposefully and creatively about them.
Contains one hundred ideas on how to develop children's thinking skills in the primary school. Fred takes large themes such as thinking about the w...
Did you know that 'aardvark' comes from the South African for 'earth pig'? Or that 'assassin' actually comes from the Arabic for 'smoker of hashish'? This book explains why 'bungalow' comes from Hindi and what exactly 'hello' is short for. It is an invaluable guide to the fascinating origins of everyday words. There are literally tens of thousands of English words with entertaining and engaging stories behind them. Tackling the topic in an anecdotal and yet thorough manner, Fred Sedgwick's pithy, interesting, upbeat and approachable Where Words Come From is the etymological...
Did you know that 'aardvark' comes from the South African for 'earth pig'? Or that 'assassin' actually comes from the Arabic for 'smoker of hashish...
