Jumpstart Literacy is a best-selling collection of simple to use, fun, multi-sensory games and creative lesson starters will ‘jumpstart’ pupils’ enthusiasm for literacy learning. For use at Key Stages 2 & 3 (ages 7-14).
Jumpstart Grammar by Pie Corbett and Julia Strong
Fully updated, the second edition of Jumpstart Grammar is a collection of simple-to-use, multi-sensory games and activities that will jumpstart pupils’ understanding of grammar in action. Jumpstart Grammar will prepare children for any grammar tests on the horizon in an engaging way.
The Works Key Stage 2 – chosen by Pie Corbett
The Works Key Stage 2 contains a wide range of contemporary and classic poems and rhymes – perfect for children in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6. Includes teachers’ notes, glossary and workshops by a variety of poets. Compiled by Pie Corbett, many of the poems make ideal model texts for the Talk for Writing method.
The Works Key Stage 1 – chosen by Pie Corbett
Compiled by Pie Corbett, The Works Key Stage 1 contains a wide range of contemporary and classic poems and rhymes to enjoy, read, perform and learn by heart – perfect for children in Reception and Years 1 and 2. Includes teachers’ notes, a glossary of terms, and instructions for the action and circle rhymes.
Was this the biggest Talk for Writing story retelling ever?
At Warren Road School in Orpington, the whole school of over 800 pupils retold a story. You can watch the video of it here and find more info about the school and Jamie Thomas who leads Talk for Writing training at the school on the Talk for Writing Training Centres webpage.
Free percussion resources from Beat Goes On
Beat Goes On run Body Percussion with Literacy workshops, providing a new kinaesthetic creative route that allows for simultaneous development of literacy & musical skills. Download free percussion resources for developing rhythm here.
Body Percussion with Literacy workshops by Beat Goes On
Beat Goes On run Body Percussion with Literacy workshops. These are “a fun, creative approach to literacy based on our work with Pie Corbett. Using either set texts or children’s own written work, the workshop explores the rhythmic elements of the text. Together, we discuss pulse, emotion and how the words flow”
Music and literacy – Beat Goes On interviews Pie Corbett
Music can present familiar topics in new and memorable ways, improving the chance that children will retain both the subject matter and the musical ideas…The Beat Goes On team is consistently impressed with Pie Corbett’s work in this area, so we got in touch to see what gems of cross-curricular wisdom he could share.
Pie Corbett’s Page Turners
A new collection of exciting reads by top authors, specially selected by literacy expert Pie Corbett for sharing with your class. The Page Turners collection practise the core reading habits developed in Pie Corbett’s Reading Spine, while promoting independent reading and reading for pleasure. For Years 3-6.