The obvious thing to do with this play is to read it as a text, just as you would if it were a short story or a novel. But it holds other possibilities as well. It could be read aloud, with four learners taking the different roles while the rest of the class follow along in their books as the audience, or the class could be divided into groups of four to do the play reading in groups so that everyone gets a chance to read aloud. It could even be staged, with auditions to choose the best cast, who will learn their parts by heart and perform for a wider audience than their classmates, with costumes and props on a set, just as the playwright intended. The play could also be the source of other activities in the classroom such as improvisation, role play and writing. Drama offers the possibility of enjoyment along with a growth in empathy, teamwork and language skills. We hope that this play will serve you in all those ways.

’n Onderwyseres wat op volmaannagte in ’n weerwolf verander.

’n Speelding wat allerhande vreemde dinge begin aanvang.

’n Eksperiment wat jou in ’n insek laat verander.

’n Vakansieplaas waar reuse-vlermuise snags buite rondvlieg.

En ’n grillerige monsterfliek waaruit jy nie maklik ontsnap nie.

Kry jou flits uit, kruip onder die komberse in en maak gereed om lekker te ril en te gril met hierdie GROOT en GRILLERIGE versameling stories. Vir die eerste keer verskyn vyf van Jaco Jacobs se gewildste grilstories saam in een boek. Dit sluit in:

- Troetelgedrog

- Tande

- Nag van die monsters

- Nagvlerke

- Voelers

Hierdie versameling van 108 oorsponklike gedigte, 24 monoloë en 20 samesprake volg op die baie suksesvolle eerste titel in die reeks en is weereens perfek geskik vir laerskoolleerders. Elkeen van hierdie werke het die potensiaal om die hoogste punte by 'n eisteddfod te verwerf. Louise Lachenicht se riglyne vir ouers, onderwysers en afrigters - met 'n fokus op gedramatiseerde poësie - verseker dat elke deelnemer hul beste werk kan lewer. 

A moving, lyrical picture book about a shy child unlocking the power of their own voice through poetry, with the helping hand of an extra special teacher, written by multi-award winning poet and Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho. From the creators of If All The World Were, winner of the 2019 Independent Book Shop Picture Book Award which has been translated into 13 languages, this beautifully illustrated, powerful and heartwarming text shows children that everyone's voice can be powerful and beautiful, however small. Allison Colpoys' gorgeous artwork spills from every page as she shows this most heartwarming of tales. Follow a child who is so shy she doesn't speak. With the encouragement on an enchanting and magical teacher, she writes a poem. But a poem is meant to be read aloud! She musters all her courage, stands at the front of the class and shows her classmates that she does have a voice. And her voice is BEAUTIFUL! The perfect way to encourage empathy in young children and show shy children how to feel brave, this beautiful story will delight readers time and time again.

A collection of poems aimed at children up to ten. Read your child this book of poems and enjoy helping progress your child's early years vocabulary. When reading ensure to ask your child questions and see how much they can get out of it. Children develop art, sounds, numbers and rhyming words. They develop scientific knowledge, language and understanding. You can also translate the book into different languages. In this book you will find food from around the world that children are familiar with. Children will also be encouraged to enjoy growing, planting and tasting their own produce.

In this fantastic collection, Waterstones Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho shows us that poems are made to read OUT LOUD! In this wittily illustrated anthology of poems, designed to be read aloud, twenty poems arm children with techniques for lifting poetry off the page and performing with confidence. Perfect for confident children and shy readers alike, this book teaches all sorts of clever ways to performing poetry. Children will learn 20 techniques for reading aloud by trying out 20 funny and thoughtful original poems by the much-loved and award-winning performance poet, Joseph Coelho. There are tongue twisters, poems to project, poems to whisper, poems to make you laugh. There are poems to perform to a whole class and others to whisper in somebody's ear. Richly textured, warm and stylish illustration by Daniel Gray-Barnett bring each page to life. "Poetry for children is dead. Really? Not when there are young poets like Joseph Coelho" -Books for Keeps

Read the thrilling debut from the multi-award winning Waterstones Children's Laureate 2022-2024 Joseph Coelho. Do not talk about Werewolf Club! You can howl about it But never talk. Do not walk to Werewolf Club! You can bound to it in moonlight But never walk. Find out the mysterious rules of Werewolf Club, how to look like a rainbow, what happens when puppies fall in love - and how to fold up your gran! This is an exciting debut poetry collection from a young poet who is already performing his work successfully at venues across the UK.

Menige ouer, onderwyser en afrigter het al die wens uitgespreek dat minder tyd aan die soek van geskikte materiaal vir Eisteddfods bestee hoef te word. Eisteddfod-pret is gebore uit hierdie noodkreet van ouers, onderwysers en kinders wat jaarliks in desperaatheid die internet en biblioteke fynkam vir vars, nuwe materiaal, want dis nie sommer enigiets wat geskik is nie. Die inhoud van hierdie bundel is oorspronklike, ongepubliseerde werke van die Fynbosskrywers, werke wat die potensiaal het om A++ by ’n Eisteddfod te verwerf. Dit bestaan uit 108 gedigte, 24 monoloë en 20 samesprake wat geskik is vir gebruik in die laerskool. ‘n Inleiding deur Louise Lachenicht verseker ook dat die deelnemer se potensiaal ten volle ontwikkel word met riglyne vir afrigters, onderwysers en ouers.

The book, "Removing The Mask" is a selection of poems and writings which encapsulates the essences of change. While grounded in everyday experiences, these poems force the reflective side of our thinking to transport us to past happenings. These lived experiences capture memories of sadness and pain, and quickly create a sweet, balance through the equally uplifting passages which provide both empowerment and positivity for the reader. The book challenges the reader to explore how our experiences can affect how we process issues and how a lack of confidence can debilitate our sense of achievements, purpose, and self-worth. The book arrives at no specific solutions; instead it gently leads the reader to examine the questions stimulated by its content to journey through a host of personal experiences to arrive at a conclusion that is personal and empowering.

What connects a prisoner in Peterhead, in the North East of Scotland with a quarryman in North Wales? How did Ron Egyptian get his nickname? We know all about the Holy Grail, but what about the Knight's other (and some may say even more difficult) quest? Following the successful publication of his story-in-verse 'A Fishy Tail' in 2010, Ballad of the Rocks and other writings, brings together a selection of his other writings in this collection ranging from the serious to the absurd. They are all designed with the spoken word in mind. Dave's passion for improvising and experimenting with words shines through, whether telling the tales of the Ballad of the Rocks, the Other Quest, evoking memories of childhood or creating nonsense verse. For many years he has written, recorded and performed music for theatre, film and live events. He sculpts and creates from slate and stone, working from his workshop alongside other artists at Parc Glynllifon in North Wales. (Artistiaid yr Iard-iard.co.uk). As well as all these activities, Dave uses his creativity to design, develop and deliver creative active training courses and events for all ages.