Working with up to 420 children to create and perform a School Poem in just one day! “Each class thoroughly enjoyed the poetry workshops and enjoyed taking an active role in order to create their ideas. Using drama to create an orchestra of sounds for our soundscape poems was fantastic to see and I … Read More
Book Week Scotland takes place between 13th – 19th November 2023 and if you are looking for a WOW day to celebrate this exciting event in your school then read on, as we have a fantastic range of literacy workshops for primary and secondary schools in Scotland. Book Day Assemblies Assemblies are a great way, … Read More
Celebrate National Poetry Day (5th October 2023) or World Poetry Day (21st March 2024) with an in-person or live streamed workshop from As Creatives! National Poetry Day is the annual mass celebration on the first Thursday of October that encourages all to enjoy, discover and share poetry. As every year, we have developed a brand new poetry … Read More
Celebrate the festive season and keep learning going right through to the end of the autumn term with on of our cross-curricular, School Christmas workshops! A Christmas Chorus Creating and performing a whole-school Seasonal Poem in just a single day! From Jingle Bells to White Christmas, from Silent Night to The Night Before Christmas, the … Read More
Held every year on 21 March, World Poetry Day celebrates one of humanity’s most treasured forms of cultural and linguistic expression and identity. Practiced throughout history – in every culture and on every continent – poetry speaks to our common humanity and our shared values, transforming the simplest of poems into a powerful catalyst for … Read More
Celebrate National Poetry Day (6th October 2023) or World Poetry Day (21st March 2024) with an in-person or live streamed workshop from As Creatives! National Poetry Day is the annual mass celebration on the first Thursday of October that encourages all to enjoy, discover and share poetry. As every year, we have developed a brand new poetry … Read More
Our commitment to high quality provision that strengthens skills, delivers new content and promotes aspiration is a perfect fit for English-speaking International Schools everywher Like many International Schools, we cover both primary and secondary ages, so we’re able to work with you to put together an exciting and engaging programme lasting a number of days – … Read More
A range of Creative Literacy workshops designed to support the English Curriculum at KS3 & KS4 this Summer. Experiential, exciting and empowering, our imaginative approaches harness tried and trusted approaches from the worlds of drama, visual art and creative writing. Approaches specifically developed to support young people in developing their reading and writing skills – … Read More
Why not take a trip around the world with Country Clerihews, a lively and engaging mix of literacy and geography that will have your pupils penning poetry in droves? After a busy and interactive assembly (which can be streamed, if needs be), exploring what poetry “is” and sharing some of our favourite verses, the … Read More
Specifically developed to support students gain both confidence and skills in analysing unseen poetry, The Art of Analysis introduces them to three of the keystones of literary analysis (theme, events and traditions) – then guides them through an ideas-generating process allowing them to write their own poems. At the end of which, working to specific … Read More
Writing poetry inspired by Shakespeare’s plays is a great way to cement understanding and celebrate learning, particularly around specific scenes. Once pupils begin to think themselves part of the scenery, their imaginations seem to more easily ‘ fill in’ the space around them, taking in not just the physical space but the atmosphere and mood in … Read More
Here you will find some quick and easy ideas to get your pupils creating their own poetry! all of our ideas are free to download and we would love to hear how you’ve got on with them – you can tweet us @AsCreatives Shakespeare Personification Poetry Writing poetry inspired by Shakespeare’s plays is a great … Read More