Jumpstart Storymaking by Pie Corbett

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Jumpstart Storymaking is a collection of ideas to develop the creative process of ‘storymaking’. Over 100 thought-provoking games and activities, intended to ‘jumpstart’ storytelling, reading and writing in Key Stage 1, 2 or 3 classrooms. Practical, easy and entertaining, the ‘jumpstarts’ will appeal to busy teachers.

Was this the biggest Talk for Writing story retelling ever?

Warren Road Primary mass storytelling

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.

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.

Pie Corbett’s Reading Spine

“Imagine a school where, over seven or eight years, children are read to, enjoy, discuss and work with a core of around 80 books. These ‘essential reads’ would be a store of classics, creating a living library inside a child’s mind. Schools with a reading spine build a common story bank, binding the community together”.