22 Jan LIGHTS
Who is this woman? What do her clothes tell you about her? What is she doing? What are the lights? Have you ever seen anything like this? Is this real or fantasy? Why is she doing this? Why at night time? Is anyone else...
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08 Jan Said the stars
“Look up,” said the stars, “and all your dreams will reveal themselves.” This image and sentence could be used as a standalone prompt - let children lead a discussion, generate their own questions, or write freely and creatively. What can you see? What makes this...
26 Oct Dogwood Tree
Describe this setting. What can you see, hear and feel? Can you use a simile, a metaphor or personification? Who are these people? Why are they sitting/standing in the tree? Is this a special tree? Is it a special evening? What do you think...
28 Sep Moon Ladder
Who are the people on the ladder? Are they climbing to or from the moon? What is at the other end of the ladder? What's inside the moon? Tell this story. Credit: Goro Fujita http://chapter-56.blogspot.co.uk...
19 Sep Go to Bed!
Grammar warm up: List all of the verbs in this picture. Can you think of any more to add? [e.g. laugh, smile, hold, hug...
17 Jun Summer Night
How would you describe this setting? How would you describe the lights? Choose 3 words or phrases that best describe the setting. What are the children doing? What is the cat doing? Why are they here? Is anyone else with them? Where do you...
29 May Dreamwalking
Where do the two doors lead? Are they in the same house? What is the man doing? Is he awake? Why is he carrying a glass? Why is there a lamp on the grass? Where do you go when you dream? Draw, paint or...
22 Apr FIRE
What is the bear doing? What is he holding? Why is he wearing a hat? What caused the fire? When did it start? Why is the bear in the city while it's burning? Why is the bear so big? How is the bear feeling? How...