🧵If you ever hear me speak you’ll know I’m a fan of knowledge rich but also a fan of childhood rich. If we have chn who leave ks1 not knowing traditional stories, games,rhymes & having taken part in rich opportunities to play, explore & develop, is this not just another deficit?
We’ve really enjoyed planning lessons for The Final Year. We think as many children as possible should be able to get their hands on it. So, we’re giving away a class set!
Simply like this post, repost it and follow Literacy Shed on X. We’ll draw a winner at random on 13/2/24
Blitzed it. It’s beautiful, funny and so moving. As an RQT it meant an awful lot - the difference a supportive teacher can make to a child’s life and how we can help them blossom / feel safe / cope with big emotions… Beautiful. #thefinalyear
Judi Dench was on Graham Norton last night to push her new book about her life and work with Shakespeare. After making the point we quote Shakespeare daily without knowing it, this happened:
Ahead of National Poetry day tomorrow, i have a spare copy of The Final Year to give away. RT and follow to win. UK only, I'm afraid. I'll pick a winner next Weds 11th October.