Books by Fred Sedgwick

Fred Sedgwick's new book discusses the literacy of children in the infant years. He takes the view that the child is an active learner when she arrives in school, and that it is the school's job to build on what the child already knows.

A book about the power of poetry to speak about the themes of what it is means to be human. The first part is an anthology of specially selected poems; the second part provides detailed notes for teachers.

Did you know that 'aardvark' comes from the South African for 'earth pig'? Or that 'assassin' actually comes from the Arabic for 'smoker of hashish'? This book explains why 'bungalow' comes from Hindi and what exactly 'hello' is short for. It is also a guide to the fascinating origins of everyday words.

Offers primary school teachers tips and suggestions that help their pupils to develop thinking skills.

A guide for those who are interested in a career in teaching but not sure where to start. It takes readers through various stages of choosing a course, preparing for training and completing the course itself.

Contains one hundred ideas for assemblies in the primary school suitable for ages 5 to 11. Containing some religious and some secular assemblies, the former contain stories from many religious traditions. Each assembly carries an element of surprise, a story or a poem and an element of prayer or reflection.

Features lists ranging from the practical, such as preparing for an interview, organising your classroom and dealing with difficulties, to the fun, such as how the children perceive you and what not to wear.

Many people want to write poetry, yet while it is not difficult to write poetry badly, it is harder to write it well. With examples from successful poets, this guide explains how the creative process works, from the initial impulse to write through to crafted and expressive poetry at the end.

This work emphasises helping children to learn about themselves, their world and their relationships through drawing. It is based on case studies of children from six to 11 years of age.