Kipper the Dog is celebrating his 25th birthday this year. Click the image above to access resources which support ‘Kipper’s Toybox’.
Typing ‘Kipper the Dog’ into Youtube brings up a number of resources which can support the teaching of Media Literacy.
Education Scotland have now updated their professional learning resources for the Scottish Summary of Literacy and Numeracy (SSLN) 2012.
From Education Scotland:
The resource provides guidance and exemplification to support planning at first, second and third levels. It provides summaries of learners’ performance within the SSLN 2012, exemplifies writing and provides materials for career long professional learning.
A new Powerpoint – ‘Spelling and beyond . . . ‘ – is now available within the Literacy Toolkit. If spelling is a priority in your school, we suggest you check it out.
Have a great Easter break, from everyone at Highland Literacy!
Whilst trawling through Glow – I stumbled across a fabulous resource which can be used for creating comic strips. MakeBeliefsComix.com Click the image above, or access via the Launchpad on Glow.
Following the ‘Introduction to the Literacy Toolkit’ training during the February inset, new resources have been added to support the delivery of the Literacy Toolkit.
The first is Learning and Teaching – A Focus on Writing. The objective of this PPT is to explore the ‘Learning and Teaching – A Focus on Writing’ guidelines to improve attainment in writing by fostering high quality learning experiences as described in the Writing Self-Evaluation Check-list.
The second is a resource which can be used to support The Literacy Hub concept within Highland schools.
We hope you find these resources useful, and welcome feedback on their effectiveness in enhancing Literacy and English within Highland schools.
Visit the Words For Life blog, by clicking the image above, which houses age appropriate activities to develop literacy within the classroom.
It’s that time of year again . . . World Book Day. This year World Book Day takes place on Thursday 6th March 2014.
But how do you promote a whole school approach to World Book Day? Click on the images below to see some suggestions.
Whole School Resources
Nursery/Pre-School Resources
Primary School Resources
Secondary Schools
Let us know what you’ve got planned for World Book Day by leaving a comment on this post.
Want to add some colour into the Early Level? Elmer the Elephant is celebrating his 25th birthday this year. As part of his birthday celebrations, Random House are organising Elmer’s Parade events around the country. If you’d like to be involved or want to find out more, email APress@randomhouse.co.uk to register your interest. With World Book Day next month
Click the images below to access more information and Elmer themed activities.
Thank you to the Highland Library Service for highlighting Elmer’s Parade – 2014.
A colleague recently recommended English for Everyone as a resource which can be used to support and extend the comprehension of learners.
CLICK HERE for the comprehension section which includes texts and relevant questions, organised under each age category, to use with individuals or groups.
Let us know what you think of the resource, or alternatively if you know of any similar online resources, by leaving a comment.
A colleague has been in touch about the ‘Foundations of Writing’ materials which were created by Jordanhill in the 1980s. I’m hoping that someone out there may have one of the resources to assist a Class Project in a Highland school.
We’re looking for the Picture Book Story about the cat which can be used to support a Storyline Approach.
If you have this resource, or know of someone who could point us in the right direction, please get in touch.
Thank you.
HIGHLAND LITERACY 