This collection of simple to use, fun, multi-sensory games and creative lesson starters will jumpstart pupils enthusiasm for literacy learning. The `jumpstarts' cover:
- Warming up the word - spelling and word games
- Syntactic gymnastics - creating sentences and written style
- Games to stimulate - talk, drama and writing
- Quickfire whiteboard starters - to stimulate the imagination.
For use at Key Stages 2 & 3 (ages 7-14).
"Each activity has a symbol indicating which learning styles it suits. This is very useful if you are working with a small group that you know well and need an extra activity in a hurry, or if you get called upon to cover for someone and all their planning is at home. Although the activities are aimed at 7-14 year olds, they could be adapted for gifted and talented pupils in Key Stage 1" Learning Support, February March 2006 Issue