ART
Arts in the School Grounds
Ages 5 – 11

The first three sections of the book are concerned with process. Observing and Recording focuses on the individual's reaction to the school grounds and its impact upon the imagination. Making and Composing looks at the interaction of the pupil and the school grounds. Celebrating and Performing deals with the relationship between performance and the space in which it takes place. Other sections look at Artists in Residence, Sustainability and Case Studies.

Brian Keaney
60 pages, £9.50
ISBN: 1–85741–036–X

Children’s Art 3–11 Years
Ages 3 – 11

Lavishly illustrated in colour and black and white, the examples of children’s artwork will inspire teachers and children. The book will give a clear understanding of the development of the child artist from the earliest scribbles to the skilful drawings they are capable of in the junior years.

Suggestions are made for a balanced yet wide-ranging curriculum in art and design, recognising the value and importance of artistic expression during childhood.

Mary McInally
140 pages £14.95
ISBN: 1–85741–150–1

Teaching Primary Pottery
Ages 3 – 11

Provides all the information needed to begin teaching pottery; equipment and materials, basic hand-building techniques, how to use clay and moulds, firing, glazing.

Readers are taken through easy-to-follow techniques and steps with the help of 100 photographs. The book also includes 13 pottery projects suitable for children aged 5 to 11. Some are very simple, others more challenging. All the projects are linked to NC programmes.

Sallianne Buston
44 pages £8.99
ISBN: 1–85741–049–1

MUSIC

Celebrating with Music
Includes: music by well-known composers and performers past and present; units on musical elements such as loud/quiet, fast/slow; music from different times and cultures.

Clive Kempton
64 pages £8.50
ISBN: 1–85741–013–0

Rip Roaring Round Book
Ages 7–11

Contains more than 50 lively rounds that will fit into work in many curriculum areas. Teacher’s notes and ideas for follow-up work are included. This is a photocopiable resource.

Clive Kempton / Alan Atkin
112 pages, wiro bound £11.99
ISBN: 1–85741–062–9

DANCE AND PERFORMANCE

Dance Assemblies
Ages 7 – 11

There are carefully worked dance activities based on themes, for use in assemblies or for other performance occasions. Dance activities, teaching notes, performance suggestions and links with other subjects are provided, together with suitable music for each theme. Previous experience of teaching dance is not necessary, just the enthusiasm to ‘have a go’. There is also a section of warm-up games and exercises, with accompanying music, provided on the cassette / CD.

Gill Jones and Roger Crompton
36 pages, plus CD £14.95 - ISBN: 1–85741–098–X

Dance Angles
Each resource comprises a collection of eight dance themes, each with comprehensive,
easy-to-follow lesson progressions, and a unique music soundtrack. The themes complement or reinforce topics covered in class, and take their inspiration from books, sport, traditional dance, the world about us and everyday life.

Dance Angles has been written for non-specialist teachers, to enable them to explore dance through a variety of themes, in a variety of styles. Working through the phases of each dance will give both teacher and children confidence, leading to a performance.

For 4 – 7 Year Olds
Contents include:
• warm-up exercises • dance themes: Sounds and Shapes; Everyday Life; Washing Machine; The Chocolate Dance; Space; Penguins; The Haka; Egyptian Dance
• glossary • cue cards • CD of the music

Rosie Thorner; music by Dominic Sandford
48 page book plus CD: £17.95
ISBN: 9 781857 411805
Dance Angles KS1


For 7 – 11 Year Olds
Contents include:
• warm-up exercises • dance themes: Fire; The Pied Piper; Musical Journey; The Sea; Beowulf: Dragonslayer; The Little Prince; Blue; African Dance
• glossary • cue cards • CD of the music

Rosie Thorner; music by Dominic Sandford
48 page book plus CD: £17.95
ISBN: 9 781857 411010
Dance Angles KS2
Take 10: Fit to Succeed

A resource for integrating daily physical activity into the primary school day

Take 10 is a vital resource for schools looking to engage children in daily physical activity. The Take 10 boxed pack contains three DVDs, three activity books and a teacher’s guide. They provide lots of carefully selected 10-minute activity ideas arranged in Key Stages, in six activity themes.

The pack contents are: • Foundation/KS1 activity book • Lower KS2 activity book • Upper KS2 activity book • Skipping DVD • Aerobics DVD • Action Rhymes DVD.

£69.95 (inc. VAT) (Devon Curriculum Services)

Performance Poems
Ages 7 – 11

A variety of specially selected poems, ideal for performance in assembly, as well as in class or in front of parents. There are suggestions about how children might perform and present the poems, themes that can be developed further, and ideas for follow-up work. ‘Thoughtful moments’ or prayers and religious links are provided to make this a flexible resource.

Brian Moses
80 pages wiro bound £9.99
ISBN: 1–85741–087–4

Up the Sides and Down the Middle
Traditional English Folk Dance Resource Pack
Ages 5 – 11

Aimed especially at non-specialist teachers, this comprehensive pack provides a fresh, creative approach to traditional dance. The cassette/CD gives a unique tutorial and 12 tracks of dance tunes; the book covers aspects including warm-up activities, old and new dances from across the country, and how to create new folk dances.

Eddie Upton and Lyn Paine / Folk South West
Teacher’s book 48 pages plus Cassette £15.95
ISBN: 1–85741–051–3


Teacher’s book 48 pages plus CD £15.95
ISBN: 1–85741–051–3 (specify CD)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/PLAY

Active Playtimes

Includes playground markings, equipment and playground surfaces, tag games, games with and without equipment, and skipping games and rhymes. 50 games are described on 25 double-sided A5 laminated cards.

Wendy Collin / Devon Curriculum Advice
Teacher’s Book 56 pages and 25 A5 laminated cards, £21.50
ISBN: 1–85522–594–8

Physical Education in the School Grounds
Ages 5 – 11

This book helps teachers to move beyond traditional PE activities outside and make the best use of their grounds. Chapters cover: Athletic Activities, Games, Dance, Gymnastic Activities and Outdoor and Adventurous Activities. There is also a chapter on health-related exercise and healthy lifestyles.

Sue Chedzoy
60 pages £9.50
ISBN: 1–85741–012–2


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