School Workshops
Family Literacy
We all know how much family support benefits children’s learning. So, our Family Literacy workshops have been specifically developed to gain and cement that support by offering a fun and friendly environment in which parents/carers work alongside their children on activities designed to highlight the joys to be found in books and stories!
Introduction
By tackling our Best Books Trail, students will discover just how much they actually know about the wonderful characters that only exist in their pages! Carefully structured drama activities will support participants to further explore some of these and choral speaking reminds all involved of the playful pleasure in the spoken word.
Family Literacy workshops are available in a range of formats – but if you book one at the end of a day of workshops with pupils, we’ll be happy to offer you a healthy discount!
| Year Groups | KS1-KS2 |
|---|---|
| Curriculum | Literacy |
| Pupil Numbers | Suitable for up to 60 participants |
| Duration | 1.5-2hrs |
| Space | Large Classroom ot Hall Space |
Here, Jo writes about her recent Family Literacy Workshop at St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Stockport…
On a second visit to St Peter’s in Stockport this week, I had the extra pleasure of delivering an after-school Family Literacy session. The event was part of the school’s Reading Week and one of the aims was to promote reading together at home. What better way to do this than to remind all the grown-ups present of the joys of stories? In typical As Creatives style, I achieved this through a series of carefully structured drama activities, though I had to be mindful that these should not intimidate any of our family members! A gentle lead in, through our ‘Literacy Trail’ ensured that all felt safe enough to join in with a huge game of Character Statues… and an hour later I was bowled over as every voice in the hall joined in a poetry recital! It was incredibly rewarding to have family members telling me, on their way out of the workshop, that they were looking forward to sharing with their children stories they had forgotten they knew! Sharing a love for – and a belief in the transformative power of – stories, is without doubt one of the greatest pleasures of my job!
Workshop Testimonials
“You helped us understand the play in an unusual but fun way. You really inspired me to read Macbeth and your energy made me want to do something similar to what you are doing in future.
I really hope you can visit our school again.”
“Let me extend my thanks from myself and the staff here at EPPS to Chris and your team for a highly effective workshop today. Chris was fantastic and the pupils really gained a lot from his visit. he was very accommodating and adapted well to the needs of our pupils. We will definitely consider your team again for further workshops”
“Chris was amazing and the feedback from all the teachers has been incredibly positive and the children got a lot out of it. I would imagine that I will be in contact again in the future to organise more workshops from you!”
“The children were engaged and interested throughout. They gained new information about the plot, themes and character motivation in Macbeth. Best and most informative workshop I’ve seen for 20 years!”
Workshop FAQs
How many families can take part?
There is no real limit to numbers, as long as you have the space to accommodate them.
What is the format of the day?
Family Maths is usually delivered as an add-on workshop at the end of your day of Maths workshops.
The session requires a minimum of 45 minutes (although we always prefer longer, if parents/carers can be persuaded to stay longer). And although they normally take the form of Twilight sessions, we’re happy to integrate them into the school day, where teachers feel this approach will boost take-up.
Are there any technical requirements?
Your visitor will need access to a laptop/ screen/projector set up in the school hall, so that participants can view the supporting PowerPoint.
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