Tag: literacy leader

• #11 Verb Charades!

  

  Vocabulary games such as verb charades are a fun and high-energy way to build vocabularies, expand knowledge of synonyms and reinforce comprehension skills. This is a great game to play daily for 10 minutes, or when you have some free time. Activities 1) What is a Verb? To get in the mindset for verb charades,…

  literacywithmissp

  April 3, 2020

  Home Schooling

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• Blind Date with a Book

  

  I was thinking about National Libraries Week (taking place from 8 – 13 October 2018) and how we might celebrate our much-loved school library, when I stumbled upon the idea of having a blind date with a book. The aim is to encourage children to explore new genres and authors in an exciting, engaging way and the ‘blind…

  literacywithmissp

  September 23, 2018

  reading for pleasure

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• Happy New (school) Year!

  

  The start of a new year always brings a raft of changes and challenges. As teachers, we are constantly reflecting on our own practice but, at times, it’s important to remember not to be too self-critical. Obviously, reflecting on what you would improve is a worthwhile pursuit, but it’s also important to focus on what…

  literacywithmissp

  September 1, 2018

  reading for pleasure, writing for pleasure

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