Games, Ideas and Activities for Primary Literacy

Classroom Gems – inspirational ideas for the primary classroom.

Designed with busy teachers in mind, the Classroom Gems series draws together an extensive selection of practical, tried-and-tested, off-the-shelf ideas, games and activities, guaranteed to transform any lesson or classroom in an instant.

Easily navigable, allowing you to choose the right activity quickly and easily, these invaluable resources are guaranteed to save you time and are a must-have tool to plan, prepare and deliver first-rate lessons.

This second edition of Games, Ideas and Activities for Primary Literacy has been fully updated and extended to reflect the latest curriculum. The new activities focus particularly on phonics, spelling and grammar; many of which have additional material on the accompanying website.

This updated book  will provide you with inspiration for teaching any literacy lesson. From tried-and-tested literacy techniques to fresh ideas that will engage all learners, this book provides a base of accessible, easy-to-use ideas that are sure to enliven any classroom.

This essential guide provides all of the tips, tools and techniques that you will need, including:

·    150 activities aimed at developing literacy skills in the primary classroom

·    Organised by the three areas of Speaking & Listening, Reading and Writing

·    Activities that can be used with a variety of different age groups and abilities

·    Cross-curricular links to inspire creativity across the primary curriculum

·    Step-by-step instructions for each activity

·    Additional materials to support the activities within the book can be found at www.pearsoned.co.uk/glynne

Instant ideas to brighten up your classroom!