Book Review: How to Hide a Lion by Helen Stephens
Synopsis: What would you do if you found a lost, lonely lion hiding in your garden? This questions forms the premise of Helen Stephens’ wonderfully beautiful story – where can
08/01/2019
Journey into a world
where stories come to life...
Things you could say to children to encourage a love of reading
1) You’ll never guess what I’m reading right now? 2) Tell me what you’re reading now? What’s it about? What made you pick it up? Can you tell me about
06/01/2019
Staff Training Feedback: Mildmay Juniors, November 2018
“Ian delivered an engaging and inspiring session about whole class reading which was brilliant! Our teachers were using his ideas and strategies the following day and I have been inundated
18/12/2018
Articles
The Antlered Ship: A Voyage Into Whole Class Reading
In June and July of 2018, my final six whole class reading sessions with my Year 2 class focused on a profoundly moving, exciting picture book called ‘The Antlered Ship’,
02/10/2018
Workshop Feedback, September 2018
“Workshops led by Ian are guaranteed to be insightful, innovative and inspirational. His flamboyant personality and exuberant, well-paced delivery ensure that every member of his audience will take something valuable
26/09/2018
Some more CPD training feedback: Moulsham Junior School
“The sign of a good staff meeting: the staff leave abuzz with ideas and enthusiasm. After Ian’s staff meeting on whole class reading, I saw instant impact; just the next
25/09/2018
CPD and staff training feedback: Moulsham Junior School
“Working with Ian has been engaging and enriching; having the chance to pore over carefully selected texts to suit so many tastes and stimulate so many learning opportunities was wonderful.
22/09/2018
Book Review: On Sudden Hill by Linda Sarah and Benji Davies
Synopsis: Birt and Etho spend their days playing on Sudden Hill. They use their cardboard boxes to imagine different worlds – they fight dragons, journey into space and dance on top
21/09/2018
Book Review: Prince Cinders by Babette Cole
Synopsis: Poor, poor Prince Cinders! Not only is he spotty and skinny, but he’s also forced to cook, clean, mop, sew and tidy up after his awful, hairy, horrible brothers. One
20/09/2018
