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We were lucky enough to attend a workshop with the textile artist BeckyAdams as part of the GobbleDEEbook Children’s Literature Festival. Becky introduced a creative writing idea that combined art, imagination and storytelling and invited everyone to make their very own Word Bird. Here’s how our little flock turned out, and how you can make some Word Birds with your own children. Creative writing ideas :: word birds Read more »We made these fairytale fridge magnets today and they’ve proved to be a big hit. Fairytales are such an important part of childhood, helping children explore emotions and think about experiences in the big wide world from the safe and secure environment of home. Getting the children to do the storytelling themselves is a great way for them to practise their language and use their creativity as they adapt the story and give it their own personal twists. Using traditional characters is a good way to hook them into the story telling – but soon you’ll find them making up adventures of their own.
We went with The Gingerbread Man today – but as the magnets are very easy to make you can put together several sets so you can play with them time and time again. All you need is: some card, some small magnets (we bought ours from eBay), pens and pencils, scissors and some strong glue. Draw your your characters, cut them out and pop a magnet on the back. Easy-peasy! As soon as the glue is dry you can put them on the fridge and start telling your stories. (P.S. It’s a great way to keep them entertained while you’re getting dinner ready.)
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