Room on the Broom

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I really enjoy writing verse, even though it can be fiendishly difficult. I used to memorise poems as a child and it means a lot to me when parents tell me their child can recite one of my books.

If the animals only helped the witch because they wanted something in return, does this make it a selfish act? The dog, cat, frog, and bird all contributed to the statue to scare off the dragon. Would it have mattered if the frog had refused to help? A companion offering to actor Duff’s My Little Brave Girl (2021) with sound, sensitive advice from parents to children on their journey through childhood. I studied Drama and French at Bristol University, where I met Malcolm, a guitar-playing medic to whom I’m now married.This, archetype-ally, is about the power of the Crone. She cares for others and they become loyal to her. They area force for good. She is not alone after all her children are gone. It's a great representation of that. One of my television songs, A SQUASH AND A SQUEEZE, was made into a book in 1993, with illustrations by the wonderful Axel Scheffler. It was great to hold the book in my hand without it vanishing in the air the way the songs did. This prompted me to unearth some plays I’d written for a school reading group, and since then I’ve had 20 plays published. Most children love acting and it’s a tremendous way to improve their reading. Following the resounding success of my Locus Quest, I faced a dilemma: which reading list to follow it up with? Variety is the spice of life, so I’ve decided to diversify and pursue six different lists simultaneously. This book falls into my BEDTIME STORIES list.

Maths: We have range Room on the Broom activities covering Numbers and Shape, Space and Measure, all with a fun witchy twist! Get started with this colourful Addition Worksheet.All of the animals in the story help the witch. Students can have discussions about why we help others. Why did the animals return the witch’s belongings? It could be that the animals care for the well-being of the witch. Or could it be that the animals have a self-interest to go on the broom? Could it be both? Is one reason better or worse as motivation to help others? A really good read-aloud story, with great rhythm, rhyme and repetitive elements. My son is 16 months old, and Room on the Broom is currently his second favourite book - he goes and gets it himself from his book shelf most days, which is really cute. This fun (and a little bit spooky!) collection of witch and animal themed resources is perfect for exploring Julia Donaldson’s popular story, Room on the Broom, with early years children. Planning your lessons around a familiar story is a great way to engage and excite your class and add a splash of magic to your lessons - especially in the run-up to Halloween! If you think your children might like to become magical witches or flying animals, why not plan a fun topic using these exciting Room on the Broom activities? Early years children will love using their imaginations as they brew up magic potions using this Potion Recipe Writing Frame and this Magic Cauldron Playdough Mat… Made by practitioners, for each area of learning in the EYFS.

Questions for Philosophical Discussion » Summary Room on the Broom considers questions about friendship, helping others, and teamwork. Literacy: Discover a fab collection of resources to cover Literacy aims, including vocabulary mats, writing frames, and more. My real breakthrough was THE GRUFFALO, again illustrated by Axel. We work separately - he’s in London and I’m in Glasgow - but he sends me letters with lovely funny pictures on the envelopes. The book was made into an audiobook narrated by Josie Lawrence and adapted for the stage by Tall Stories Theatre Company in 2008, and has toured around the United Kingdom and the rest of the world since then. Physical Development: Try our well-designed Pencil Control Worksheets to aid children’s fine motor development, all while enjoying the story’s magical themes.Funnily enough, I find it harder to write not in verse, though I feel I am now getting the hang of it! My novel THE GIANTS AND THE JONESES is going to be made into a film by the same team who made the Harry Potter movies, and I have written three books of stories about the anarchic PRINCESS MIRROR-BELLE who appears from the mirror and disrupts the life of an otherwise ordinary eight-year-old. I have just finished writing a novel for teenagers. At the end of the story, the animals unite to save the witch from the mean dragon. Why did they do this and what made them successful? What does it mean to work on a team? What makes a good team? Questions for Philosophical Discussion Friendship How is the witch in this story different from the other witches you’ve seen? Would you want to be friends with her?