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NEW BOOK USES STORYTELLING AND POETRY TO SHOW CHILDREN THE BEAUTY OF SCIENCE Xientifica SOS was written by University of Winchester Researcher Daniel Phelps, and features illustrations by Beth Gibbs, a student at Winchester School of Art. It follows five schoolchildren, each with different gifts, who are thrust into a fight for survival that tests their minds, bodies, courage and teamwork. Aimed at 8-12 year olds, Xientifica SOS looks to inspire children to engage with science in a creative way, embedding over 50 scientific concepts, ideas and facts into the story.           Daniel Phelps said: “This is not a science book, it is a children’s adventure story which has science in it. Children learn best whenever they are interested in something and enjoying themselves. That is what Xientifica SOS aims to do – to create such a learning environment. Children might not get excited about science facts when they read them in a science text book, however, they really do love fascinating and amazing science facts about the world around them.’ The book is unusual in that it combines learning with poetry, riddles and narrative. “This approach helps children learn, with the context of the story providing a ‘scaffold’ to support their understanding of scientific concepts,” Daniel said, “Ultimately, this helps them see why science is important, which is key.” Xientifica SOS can be read for pleasure or used as educational aid in schools or homeschooling to encourage learners to ask questions and conversations about science. Daniel Phelps is a Researcher at the University of Winchester. He is currently undertaking a three-year evaluation into the provision of support for young carers across Hampshire. Alongside his role at Winchester, he is also a children’s author and poet. He runs Planetpoetry.co.uk, a website hosting modern children’s poetry, and his poetry has been featured on the BBC’s CBeebies channel and is regularly published in school anthologies. Xientifica SOS is available for purchase from Amazon in both ebook and paperback form. Find out more about the novel here: www.xientifica.com         Planet Poetry – Quality, modern children’s poetry Daniel’s poems have featured on the BBC’s CBeebies, many top British publishers and in digital content for Daydream Education. https://www.planetpoetry.co.uk/ www.youngcarers.info Twitter:  @xientifica @planetpoetry   Show Sponsor             National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.  

   Ideas, resources, support and training that energise learning in Mathematics & English.Tagtiv8 Word is far more than ‘an active version of a world famous word game that uses tiles’. Players collaborate or compete as individuals, pairs or small groups/teams in various active games that develop an understanding of phonics, spelling and more.According to a Key Stage 2 pupil at Oakdale Junior School in London, Bryn is ‘a genius’. However, his friends and family know the truth.Bryn worked in various UK schools for 25 years as a Teacher, Deputy Head and Acting Head.In 2012, he founded Tagtiv8 Ltd. His pioneering approach to Physically Active Learning (PAL) provides an enjoyable alternative to classroom based learning and also promotes physical activity – crucial when we all face the increasing problem of sedentary lifestyles.Research by Leeds Beckett University demonstrates that his PAL solutions tackle inactivity & obesity levels. Not only that, the PAL approaches impact positively on standards and academic performance. Tagtiv8 are now working with over 65,000 children and teachers across the UK and abroad. Teachers respect the pedagogy and children love the games.Contact detailswww.tagtiv8.comhttps://twitter.com/tagtiv8 https://www.facebook.com/Tagtiv8/ Instagram – tagtiv8_active_learning Resources mentionedhttps://hundred.org/enhttps://www.challenge59.comhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/supermoversFor more fun math activities check out Ryan & Christin Howard at https://smartparentadvice.com/fun-activities-math/ Click below to download this weeks FREE English resource from TeachingPacks.co.ukPrimary Resources English  

Welcome to the first episode of the new season Education on Fire – English & Literacy. We have a great selection of interviews for you over the coming weeks which I hope will help and inspire you in your teaching. As a special thank you for listening every week I will give you a FREE English resource from teachingpacks.co.uk for you to download and use in your classroom. See below.   On todays show I chat to Dominic Traynor from LitFilmFest LitFilmFest helps future-proof young learners. Our award-winning projects accelerate progress in Primary English and develop the 21st century skills needed for success in the future. What is LitFilmFest? We create classroom projects which help schools future-proof young learners. Our award winning resource accelerate progress in English and develop leaders of the future with the 21st century skills needed for success. Our process is simple: Choose a LitFilmFest literacy project matched to the National Curriculum Download the resources and teach, improving writing progress and increasing pupil engagement using video making Share your literacy with your community, and with us, to give writing purpose Why use LitFilmFest? Our projects won the Institute Of Education’s EDUCATE award for improving KS2 English by 3.75 times the UK national average rate of progress. We also won the Teach Primary award for our Pupil Parliament project and the COBIS Member of the Year award for LitFilmFest Luxembourg. Find out more: www.litfilmfest.com Social Media Information @litfilmfest       To celebrate our English & Literacy season TeachingPacks.co.uk have generously given you the opportunity to download some of their wonderful resources for FREE. During each week of this season I will add a new resource for you to use in your class. This week:         Introduce a new word to your class every day with our ‘word of the day’ posters. Share the posters on your interactive whiteboard or use them on a classroom display. Can you challenge your children to use today’s word in their writing? 125 words are included. To download the pack please click the link below. The Wonderful Words Pack   Mark Warner from Teaching Packs has given Education on Fire a coupon code for you to join their membership of Teaching Packs Plus for just £19.50. Please click below for details. www.teachingpacks.co.uk/educationonfire Show Sponsor             National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.       Thank you and keep inspiring, Mark Creator/Host Education On Fire Podcast Network www.EducationOnFire.com  

Todays episode is a round up of the Primary Music on Fire Membership Site launch season and a catch up of what else is available on the Education on Fire Podcast Network. The English/Literacy season starts in two weeks time and we look forward to exploring this new topic with you.

Welcome to the launch day episode of Primary Music on Fire Membership Site.   You can join now at www.educationonfire.com/membership/ Primary Music on Fire

On this weeks show Mark Taylor and Carol Aveyard talk about what is inside the Primary Music on Fire Membership Site. Taking the fear out of teaching music, by giving you the step by step skills and ongoing support you need, to produce lifelong musical memories for you, your school and your pupils. Are you a teacher who wants to create or develop music in your school?  Do you need support and resources? GET OUR FREE MUSIC GAMES DOWNLOAD BELOW. Do you need CPD and a private forum of like-minded teachers to bounce ideas around with? Do you want to know multiple ways to document what you create and how to include everyone into fun music making classes whatever their needs or abilities? Do you need this without the cost to school of employing a specialist member of staff? If the answer is yes and you want to create an environment for your pupils to thrive through the magic of music, you are in the right place. For a many years now schools have been asking me for help and advice about how to support music in their primary schools. I have replied to emails and visited schools to deliver workshops and CPD, but I want to do more. As a professional musician and music educator, I know the life changing effect music can have on children’s lives. I am one such child. Having created the Education on Fire podcast network, recorded a ‘Music and the Arts’ podcast series, and had 515,000 YouTube views of my rhythm workshops, I have decided to create something that will benefit as many schools as possible.   We are building a community of teachers who want to deliver the best music experience possible for their pupils. Your membership will give you access to: – Primary Music Pyramid – training on how to lay the foundations that help embed music at the heart of your school. We will support music co-ordinators, non-music-specialists and music teachers in whole class singing, rhythm and  pitch. – Learning instruments – we can show you how to take the first steps in teaching your class ocarinas, recorders, ukulele, boomwhackers, samba and more. We can also show you where to find the best resources as you flourish and become a confident music provider. – Choirs and ensembles – how to set them up and support them to thrive with insights into all the best resources available. – How to create a performing culture in your school with music assemblies, concerts, recitals, or festivals. – Performing opportunities outside of school and in the local community. – Using music with your class topic. – Forums for teachers to share their experiences and help others gain the knowledge and support they need. – Member Q&A calls with Carol and Mark – Exclusive member offers. – Follow the music teachers on our team – They will document and share how they have created their lessons and how they are cultivating wonderful experiences for their pupils. –  How to utilise your Music Hub – First Access programmes. Cross curriculum projects & funding. Introduction to instrumental lessons. Primary Music on Fire Membership Site get involved now at https://www.educationonfire.com/primary-music/

On todays show Mark reveals why he decided to keep everything under one roof. 3 podcasts and a primary music membership site = Education ON FIRE Full details at www.EducationOnFire.com/primary-music

On todays show Mark reveals when the doors will open on the Primary Music on Fire Membership and the small investment that could change the lives of children through music. Full details at www.EducationOnFire.com/primary-music

Mark Taylor & Carol Aveyard take you behind the scenes of the Music & Drama Education Expo – Manchester October 2018. www.musicanddramaeducationexpo.co.uk   We talked to some of the people who were exhibiting and delivering workshops so you can get a feel for the opportunities available at this great event. The next is a two day exhibition taking place on 6-7 March 2019 in LONDON OLYMPIA CENTRAL.   We interviewed: David Liggins – www.ocarina.co.uk Ocarina Workshop first introduced ocarinas to UK schools in 1983. Since then, thousands of children and teachers have discovered the joy of making music together: Music for Every Child and Every Teacher is our promise.   Schools Printed Music Licence – www.cla.co.uk/schools-printed-music-licence   Mike Simpson – www.inspire-works.co.uk   The World Music and Dance Specialists     Dan & Jack – www.normans.co.uk.  Musical Instruments   Charles MacDougall – www.voices.org.uk  The Voices Foundation is a national charity which uses the power of singing to improve the lives of children and young people in the UK.   For more information about how we are involved with music education visit Primary Music on Fire  

This is a short mini season special at the start of 2019 as we focus on the launch of our Primary Music on Fire membership site. We are just 1 month away from giving a small number of teachers the opportunity to join us for the beta launch where you will get an exclusive first look at what courses we have to offer and gain access to Carol Aveyard and I as we support you to embed music in your school.    Primary Music on Fire  Taking the fear out of teaching music by giving you the step by step skills and ongoing support to produce lifelong musical memories for you, your school and your pupils.  Are you a teacher who wants to create or develop music in your school?  Do you need support and resources?  Do you need CPD and a private forum of like-minded teachers to bounce ideas around with professional insights? Do you want to know multiple ways to document what you create and how to include everyone into fun music making classes whatever their needs or abilities? Do you need this without the cost of employing an extra full-time member of staff? If the answer is yes and you want to create an environment for your pupils to thrive through the gift of music, Carol Aveyard & Mark Taylor invite you to join us in this Primary Music Membership. www.educationonfire.com/primary-music/ Show Sponsor National Association for Primary Education Our aim is to achieve a higher priority for the education of children from birth to 13. High quality learning in the early years of life is vitally important to the creation of an educated society. Young children are not simply preparing for the future, they are living a never to be repeated time of life and the best way to learn is to live.