And so it begins:
I wonder why they’re out at night?
I wonder why the goblin is sad?
I wonder why they’re not on the Saltmarsh?
I wonder why there are beads and shells?
I wonder why they’re not in the picture?
Tbh they noticed more than the ITT students did haha!
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Look at that for perception! I love the use of the word 'globe' to be really specific.
Scroll down for ‘Nymph and the Goblin’ pupils’ work. Thanks to Crown House
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I LOVE this- being ambitious but using art, oracy and drama to include the texts. More of this at KS3 please!
Thanks @mrstopcatteacher.bsky.social
‘Overheard on a Saltmarsh’ continues to inspire!
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Oh yes! How fantastic! It'd be wonderful to see the artwork produced. Reading for meaning (and enjoyment) in action! 🎨📖💡
Thanks @juliesargent.bsky.social and @greenshawtrust.bsky.social for another ‘Opening Doors’ key-note.
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Fabulous to work with @greenshawtrust.bsky.social yesterday and explore how ambitious texts can support our early writers to develop composition (oral & written) using Opening Doors principles and strategies. @openingdoors.bsky.social
Oh look at the marvellous text choice there! ✨️📖❤️
Thanks Claire @greenshawtrust.bsky.social for asking me to speak in Gloucestershire today! It was a privilege to give the key-note and engage with so many teachers opening doors for their budding writers.
How fantastic! ✨️
So much joy and enthusiasm @thinktalkleah.bsky.social. So many celebrations also from their previous sessions with you!👏🏼✨️✍️❤️📖
✨️ What a wonderful day spent continuing to "open the door" at Richmond Hill Primary Academy!
📖💡❤️ This was the hub's 3rd session out of 5 and the focus was on creative non-fiction. Ideas were plentiful.
👀 Take a look!
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Oh this sounds incredible Shelly! ✨️
✨️ National Storytelling Week doesn't have to be confined to 5 days in the school year.
💡📖❤️ Make every day one that is full of engaging and captivating stories!
Check out the @openingdoors.bsky.social series! 👇🏻
#NationalStorytellingWeek #PrimaryTeachers #EduSky #PrimaryEnglish
💡📖✍️💬 If you've not seen @juliesargent.bsky.social's fantastic resource for KS1, take a look!
✨️ The success stories are already pouring in!
#PrimaryEnglish ##PrimaryReading #PrimaryWriting #KeyStageOneTeachers #EduSky #TeachingResources
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✍️ Have you seen the incredible collections of writing over on the @crownhousepub.bsky.social Opening Doors web page?
🔉 *New pieces of writing* - do take a look. You're sure to be impressed!
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Oh how wonderful! ✨️
Great to see you there yesterday!
📖❤️ Last week marked the beginning of #TheNationalYearOfReading2026 - how incredibly exciting!
✨️ I also wanted to mark the occasion by writing a glimmer about my initial recommendations to #GoAllIn2026:
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A brilliant article @juliesargent.bsky.social - so many insightful ideas and suggestions. A really helpful read 💡
This is absolutely brilliant from Leah!
Listen in for a gem of wisdom every few minutes and examples of classroom application from ‘Opening Doors’
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🎧💡✨️ Can't wait to give this a listen.
💬 'Ambition for all' - the most important approach to continue to prioritise in 2026.
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✨️ If you're looking for ideas to support high-quality English learning experiences in Reception and KS1 - look no further! 👇🏻
What a treat this is! 🎄🎁
Merry Christmas from all the Opening Doors team and we hope you enjoy this extra treat! @openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social
Get ready for the #NationalYearofReading with this brand-new English resource from @juliesargent.bsky.social!
Centred around Nimesh the Adventurer, it offers tools to help inspire your students to think creatively, boost #literacy skills & find a genuine pleasure in reading.
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Exciting new Opening Doors unit of work created for reception and KS1. @openingdoors.bsky.social @thinktalkleah.bsky.social @lauraspargo.bsky.social