Good Practice Database >> Creative Thinking - Where the Wild Things Are
| LA | Merthyr Tydfil | School Name | Ysgol Gynradd Coed y Dderwen |
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What was the focus for improvement?
As a staff we decided to look at thinking skills through a story that children of all ages would enjoy and relate to. We chose the story 'Where The Wild Things Are' by Maurice Sendak.
What did we do?
• All year groups studied the story for a week and lessons were connected to it in some way.
• We created a bank of ideas that each class teacher could implement, linking to Creative Thinking and Problem Solving.
• We recorded our ideas on a concept map and planned lessons from these initial ideas.
What evidence have we collected to demonstrate improvements?
• Pupils’ work
• Listening to Learners
What were the outcomes?
• Enhanced imagination and creativity.
• Development of literacy skills especially Oracy
• Opportunity for all children to succeed.
• Develop collaboration.
• Consolidation of learning.
• Independent learners.
What have we learnt about teaching practice and pupils learning?
• Different perspective on teaching.
• Tool for assessment of learning.
What we aim to do next
Continue to implement a range of thinking strategies across the whole curriculum
Supporting Documentation
1. Powerpoint presentation showing the implementation of a range of Thinking strategies developed across the whole use using ‘Where the Wild Things are’ by Maurice Sendak
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Doc 1. Presentation - Where the Wild Things Are | 5.4 MB | ||
| PowerPoint showing the thinking strategies developed | ||||