Our Catch-Up Summer School 2023 workshops are now available to book allowing you to create tailored maths, science or literacy-based creative days – or your own cross-curricular programmes! This summer over 3000 pupils are taking part in our Catch-Up Summer School workshops. Whether you are looking for a one day workshop or something longer-term our … Read More
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Book Week Scotland 2023 – Literacy Workshops for Primary and Secondary Schools
Book Week Scotland takes place between Monday 16 November to Sunday 22 November 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 … Read More
International Schools
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
Creative Literacy Programmes for Primary Schools
Experiential, exciting and empowering, our imaginative and cross-curricular approaches harness tried and trusted approaches from the worlds of drama, visual art and creative writing and are all rooted in the Curriculum. Approaches specifically developed to support EYFS – KS2 / P1 – P7 children in developing their reading and writing skills – and to boost … Read More
Creative Literacy Programmes for Primary Schools in Ireland
Creative Literacy Programmes for Primary Schools in Ireland including In-person and Live Streamed Poetry, Shakespeare and Creative Literacy workshops. We’ve adapted some of our most popular workshops to allow us to work safely with smaller groups, with no props / resources to handle – and in compliance with individual schools’ Covid-19 policies. The Great Grammar … Read More
Teaching Resource: Shakespeare Personification Poetry
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
Socially Distanced, Digital and Live Streamed Literacy Workshops for Secondary Schools – Winter Term 2021
Creativity is at the core of reading and writing, at the heart of speaking and listening. So our range of Creative Literacy programmes offers KS3 and 4 / S1 – S4 students opportunities to explore and experiment with words in different contexts. Experiential, exciting and empowering, our imaginative approaches harness tried and trusted approaches from … Read More
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust – Manchester Hub
Following last year’s hugely successful and enjoyable collaboration with Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Jo is really excited to be starting work this term with their Manchester Hub. Six schools will be given the opportunity for one class to take part in a half-day workshop exploring the story of Macbeth. Jo’s workshops see the children themselves, through … Read More
Introducing Shakespeare
We love taking our Shakespeare programmes to schools all over the world, and we’ve thoroughly enjoyed developing a new one with Year 7/S1 particularly in mind. Introducing Shakespeare is a fantastic (and very energetic!) way to engage your students in the playwright, his life and works – and prepare them for their studies to come. … Read More
The Children’s Shakespeare Debate and As Creatives
For the third year running, we’re working with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust (creators of the phenomenally successful Shakespeare Week) to design and deliver two series of workshops – one for pupils and the other for teachers. The absolute highlight of this year’s partnership, so far, was the opportunity to work with 60 Year 6 pupils … Read More
Teaching Resource: Shakespeare and Science: The Elements
An open-ended, cross-curricular, creative science and Shakespeare activity connecting scientific thoughts across the ages Download the Shakespeare and Science resource Find out more about Periodic Tales book by Hugh Aldersey-Williams here Get in touch and let us know about your experiences of using Shakespeare and Science with young people: info@as-creatives.com Related Pages Shakespeare Workshops for … Read More
Big Secondary Days – Enriching education through a creative approach to the curriculum
The summer term sees many secondary schools enriching their students’ education by organising “off timetable” days offering a wide range of different activities. So why not let us take the pressure off programming and the toil out of timetabling by booking one of our BIG Secondary Days? Both challenging and engaging, a BIG Secondary Day … Read More