\n<\/strong>(Storytelling and Creative Learning, Scottish Storytelling Centre)<\/p>\n
The inspiration for our World Book Day display this year\u00a0is two-fold \u2013 we are driven to develop the creativity skills of our pupils and to showcase Holmston community\u2019s love of reading. Our pupils are encouraged to generate ideas that are significant to them and we celebrate their personalisation and choice in our display.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The starting point for this challenge began with, \u201cWhat does reading means to us?\u201d Responses were varied as people experience and imagine different things.\u00a0 By exploring a book, we learn about the world around us, we escape to new places and dream of the impossible.\u00a0 We wanted our display to show the power of our imagination.\u00a0 One pupil said, \u201cFor me, reading is a portal to another world.\u201d<\/p>\n Our whole school was given a family homework challenge to think of a way to travel using a book. Details were kept brief as we wanted people to be open-minded and inventive. We wanted our children to examine a familiar item and think about it with a fresh eye, to explore new possibilities and problem solve during construction. With the children\u2019s knowledge and enthusiasm for books we were confident that they could be amazing inventors.\u00a0 We were not disappointed.\u00a0\u00a0 Our families demonstrated superb teamwork and creativity skills.\u00a0 Pupils returned to school with sketches, plans and models, eager and proud to share their creations. \u00a0There was a tremendous buzz in the school.<\/p>\n This particular challenge brought great collaboration amongst pupils, siblings, parents and staff.\u00a0 Children were asking questions and telling stories of going to the charity shop to purchase old books, parents enquired about the materials they could include and some even asked for more time as they couldn\u2019t get their papier mache to dry! The teamwork which went into this task was immeasurable. Staff were heavily involved in the construction of making sure the models were attached securely to showcase our work.\u00a0 Time was spent looking at attention to details and discussing the unique and thoughtful ways our community had contributed to our display.\u00a0 With the help of our sewing club we stitched paper together to help make real books. Pupils have enjoyed writing and sharing the books they made \u2013 reading can be such a social experience.<\/p>\n Our display can be found in our library. Each class that entered the library has gasped when they have seen our finished result.\u00a0 We are thrilled at the explosion of ideas which can be seen in our display, but we are equally delighted at the way creative approaches were used to encourage our pupils to be imaginative, open-minded, to take risks, solve problems and collaborate. \u00a0Learning to read is a team effort and we hope that our display will show people how much our school community has worked together and that our pupils have a love of books which makes Holmston Primary fly high with reading.<\/p>\n Have a look through the gallery and let us know all about your favourite books this year\u00a0and what you liked about helping to\u00a0 make our display but adding a comment – thank-you!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Let your imagination fly… \u201cStorytelling is a creative activity that connects us with the people around us and with our past, present and future.\u201d (Storytelling and Creative Learning, Scottish Storytelling Centre) The inspiration for our World Book Day display this year\u00a0is two-fold \u2013 we are driven to develop the creativity skills of our pupils and … Continue reading Creativity – World Book Day 2018<\/span> ![\"\"](\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sa\/public\/holmstonps\/uploads\/sites\/7412\/2018\/02\/5.jpg\")
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