Bringing stories to life: Make the most of Be an Author Month and World Book Day with Skolon
Once upon a time, everything we read began just like that… but as we’ve grown, all stories have different beginnings that have been inspired by those simple, yet comforting words.
March is a big month for words; we’re celebrating Be an Author Month, World Book Day, and International Day of Poetry, highlighting all of the different ways that we can inspire pupils to celebrate the joy of reading, writing and engaging in creativity – regardless of their age and ability.
Research shows that reading enhances a child’s imagination – so read on to discover how, with the right tools, all children can fully engage in storytelling and creative writing at ease.
Empowering pupils to become authors with Book Creator
Book Creator is an excellent tool for turning budding authors into published ones! It’s a super versatile platform that allows pupils to write, illustrate and publish their own digital books, thus making storytelling both interactive and accessible.
There are even features such as voice recording, the ability to upload images and integrate multimedia into the books created by the pupils to enhance engagement, encourage creativity, and support different learning styles.
Starters for five
To give Book Creator a go in the classroom, here are some activities that can be tried with pupils:
- Ask children to rewrite the ending of their favourite book. Perhaps The Tiger Who Came for Tea came back and lived with Sophie and her parents forever…
- Collate a class anthology – of short stories – or on International Day of Poetry on March 21st, you could compile an anthology of all the different styles of poetry.
- Picture books – Younger pupils or those who struggle with words can use images and voice narration to tell their stories.
Boosting confidence with Texthelp
For pupils who find reading challenging, Texthelp provides essential support with Read&Write, their literacy support tool that helps pupils with everyday tasks like reading text out loud and understanding unfamiliar words.
Using Skolup to inspire further creativity
Sometimes, the words are there but the creativity isn’t, and that’s okay! Imagination varies from person to person, but luckily, Skolon’s safe AI tool, Skolup can help as a game-changer for pupils needing a creative boost. Whether they need help getting started or refining their stories, our AI-powered tool can support the writing process by:
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- Generating story prompts to spark new ideas
- Suggesting descriptive vocabulary to enhance storytelling
- Helping to structure narratives, guiding pupils through the writing process
Skolup AI isn’t just for pupils – teachers can use it too. It’s great for brainstorming sessions or interactive storytelling activities, ensuring every pupil has the support they need to craft their stories.
Making literacy fun and inclusive with Skolon
By bringing together tools such as Book Creator, Texthelp’s Read&Write tool and Skolup AI, Skolon ensures that every pupil, regardless of their ability, can actively participate in Be an Author Month, World Book Day and International Day of Poetry. These digital resources, all accessible via Skolon, can help schools to create an inclusive, engaging and creative learning environment.
Want to explore these apps with your pupils and celebrate the power of storytelling?
Use the button below!
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Once upon a time, everything we read began just like that… but as we’ve grown, all stories have different beginnings that have been inspired by those simple, yet comforting words.
March is a big month for words; we’re celebrating Be an Author Month, World Book Day, and International Day of Poetry, highlighting all of the different ways that we can inspire pupils to celebrate the joy of reading, writing and engaging in creativity – regardless of their age and ability.
Research shows that reading enhances a child’s imagination – so read on to discover how, with the right tools, all children can fully engage in storytelling and creative writing at ease.
Empowering pupils to become authors with Book Creator
Book Creator is an excellent tool for turning budding authors into published ones! It’s a super versatile platform that allows pupils to write, illustrate and publish their own digital books, thus making storytelling both interactive and accessible.
There are even features such as voice recording, the ability to upload images and integrate multimedia into the books created by the pupils to enhance engagement, encourage creativity, and support different learning styles.
Starters for five
To give Book Creator a go in the classroom, here are some activities that can be tried with pupils:
- Ask children to rewrite the ending of their favourite book. Perhaps The Tiger Who Came for Tea came back and lived with Sophie and her parents forever…
- Collate a class anthology – of short stories – or on International Day of Poetry on March 21st, you could compile an anthology of all the different styles of poetry.
- Picture books – Younger pupils or those who struggle with words can use images and voice narration to tell their stories.
Boosting confidence with Texthelp
For pupils who find reading challenging, Texthelp provides essential support with Read&Write, their literacy support tool that helps pupils with everyday tasks like reading text out loud and understanding unfamiliar words.
Using Skolup to inspire further creativity
Sometimes, the words are there but the creativity isn’t, and that’s okay! Imagination varies from person to person, but luckily, Skolon’s safe AI tool, Skolup can help as a game-changer for pupils needing a creative boost. Whether they need help getting started or refining their stories, our AI-powered tool can support the writing process by:
-
- Generating story prompts to spark new ideas
- Suggesting descriptive vocabulary to enhance storytelling
- Helping to structure narratives, guiding pupils through the writing process
Skolup AI isn’t just for pupils – teachers can use it too. It’s great for brainstorming sessions or interactive storytelling activities, ensuring every pupil has the support they need to craft their stories.
Making literacy fun and inclusive with Skolon
By bringing together tools such as Book Creator, Texthelp’s Read&Write tool and Skolup AI, Skolon ensures that every pupil, regardless of their ability, can actively participate in Be an Author Month, World Book Day and International Day of Poetry. These digital resources, all accessible via Skolon, can help schools to create an inclusive, engaging and creative learning environment.
Want to explore these apps with your pupils and celebrate the power of storytelling?
Use the button below!
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