Books in the Learning to Teach in the Primary School Series series

Teaching Languages Creatively brings together the experience of international primary language experts to explore creative teaching and learning in primary languages. Drawing on the latest research and theory and illustrated with ideas and case studies from real schools, it covers key topics.

Teaching Outdoors Creatively offers guidance and a variety of exciting ideas to suit the full range of primary schools and locations. Underpinned by current research and practical experience, it investigates innovative approaches to working creatively with children beyond the classroom.

The 4th edition of this bestselling textbook has been fully updated with the latest research and initiatives in the field, as well as the most recent changes to the National Curriculum. With ten brand new units, including tackling SPAG, the creative curriculum, teaching for mastery and teaching in the current climate, there is even more practical advice and guidance for trainees. A selection of extra tasks have been woven throughout, with an emphasis on innovative and reflective practice, and new 'vivid examples' bring each chapter's argument alive in a classroom context. This accessible and engaging textbook is essential reading for all students training to be primary school teachers.

Packed full of practical ideas, this book is a stimulating source of guidance for busy trainee and practising teachers. Underpinned by the latest research, it offers a wealth of suggestions to foster creative development, with chapters supporting D&T in the early years, food education, drawing and design, and construction kits. The book also takes lessons outside, considering how learning experiences have the potential to extend students¿ technological knowledge, promoting problem-solving and evaluation. Drawing upon examples from real-world projects in the UK and overseas, the book is invaluable for those who wish to engage students in D&T and encourage creative classroom practice.

Teaching History Creatively introduces teachers to the wealth of available approaches to historical enquiry, ensuring creative, effective learning. Under-pinned by theory and research, it offers informed and practical support, illustrated throughout by examples of children¿s work. Key themes addressed include investigating sources: archaeology, visits and time capsules, using archives in your own research project, becoming historical agents and history detectives, drama for exploring events, myths and legends, and communicating historical understanding creatively. This book is an essential purchase for any professional who wishes to embed creative approaches to teaching in their classroom.

Teaching Geography Creatively was Winner of the Geographical Association Gold Award 2014 and Winner of the Geographical Association Silver Award 2017.This fully updated second edition of Teaching Geography Creatively is a stimulating source of guidance for busy trainee and experienced teachers. Packed full of practical approaches for bringing the teaching of geography to life, it offers a range of innovative ideas for exploring physical geography, human geography and environmental issues. With contemporary, cutting-edge practice at the forefront, Teaching Geography Creatively is an essential read for all trainee and practicing teachers, offering a variety of practical strategies to create a fun and stimulating learning environment. In the process it offers a pedagogy that respects the integrity of children as joyful and imaginative learners and which offers a vision of how geography can contribute to constructing a better and more equitable world.

How can you develop your students' science understanding whilst helping them really enjoy the subject? How does science help grow children's creativity? This book offers ideas to involve your students and demonstrate the potential of creative teaching to develop children's knowledge, skills, understanding and attitudes.

4th edition. Fully updated in line with the latest research and initiatives in the field, as well as the most recent changes to the national curriculum. A comprehensive introduction to teaching.