Projects Inspired by Poetry and Art provides stimulating ideas for exploring poetry alongside art, using poems and artworks from a collection of well-loved poets and artists including Roger McGough, David Hockney and Mara Bergman. Chapters include Performance, Colours and Cityscapes.

  • Practical starting points to engage the whole class.
  • Inspiring ideas for cross-curricular activities and displays.
  • Clear and informative illustrations show real-life classroom displays.
  • Resource lists and step-by-step instructions to help with lesson planning.

Projects Inspired by Artists

by Celine George

Published 5 September 2011

Projects Inspired by Artists uses the painting, textile design, sculpture, book illustration and ceramics of great artists to inspire children's artwork and explore artistic approaches and techniques. Chapters include Drawing, Textiles and Materials, Landscape, Sculpture, Containers and Objects, Portraits, Nature and Portraying Relationships.

  • Practical starting points to engage the whole class.
  • Inspiring ideas for cross-curricular activities and displays.
  • Clear and informative illustrations show real-life classroom displays.
  • Resource lists and step-by-step instructions to help with lesson planning.

Projects Inspired by Stories

by Celine George and Sue Dean

Published 5 September 2011

Projects Inspired by Stories uses stories from around the world as starting points for creative work. The activities develop the core literacy skills of reading and writing, speaking and listening, drama and role-play. Chapters organised by continent feature stories such as The Elephant's Pillow from China, and Marina and the Merchild from Chile.

  • Practical starting points to engage the whole class.
  • Inspiring ideas for cross-curricular activities and displays.
  • Clear and informative illustrations show real-life classroom displays.
  • Resource lists and step-by-step instructions to help with lesson planning.