Leaf Loving Literacy Activities

Some simple ideas for using leaves to develop literacy knowledge and skills. Activities include simple poetry, and using leaf slides.

The Wonders of Wordle

Create lists, scavenger hunts and literacy building activities using word clouds before or after going outside. For more digital technology outdoor ideas, buy the Teach-IT Outdoors pack.

A Poetry Walk at The Coombes School

How to get children to read and re-read a poem without even know they are doing it! A simple idea with lots of potential at all levels.

Story Stones and Thinking Skills

Story stones are great for many activities. Here's some advice about building up a collection to ensure opportunities for creative and imaginative thinking happen.

Circles in Literacy

Some simple literacy activities based upon using circles as a theme. Links well to introducing Circle Time.