Celebrated annually on September 8th, International Literacy Day highlights the fundamental importance of literacy for individuals, communities, and societies worldwide. By introducing dynamic digital tools, schools can create a truly unforgettable experience that nurtures creativity, confidence, and critical thinking in an age where communication is more important than ever.

Here’s how you can use a powerful trio of tools—Purple Mash, Book Creator, and Amazing People, Amazing Schools—all seamlessly accessible through the Skolon platform, to make not just this day, but every day a huge success.

Purple Mash: The creative launchpad

Purple Mash offers a fantastic digital toolbox for young learners. On International Literacy Day, you can use its extensive collection of resources to spark creative writing projects. Students can dive into ready-made activities for:

• Persuasive writing and poetry, using engaging themes and prompts.
• Creating their own digital stories with vibrant illustrations and interactive elements.
• Publishing their work on a class blog or display board, giving them a real audience and a sense of pride.

Purple Mash’s tools turn the writing process into an exciting adventure, laying a solid foundation for literacy.

Amazing People, Amazing Schools: The conversation starter

To enrich the celebration, turn to Amazing People, Amazing Schools, a resource dedicated to inspiring students through the stories of incredible role models. This platform provides:

• Inspiring stories of diverse historical and contemporary figures. Students can read or listen to these stories, expanding their vocabulary and comprehension.
• Content that is perfect for classroom discussions. These narratives serve as a springboard for meaningful debates and critical thinking exercises, directly supporting oracy development.
• Activities that help students connect these stories to their own lives, encouraging them to identify and develop character strengths like resilience and empathy.
  

Book Creator: From reader to published author

With Book Creator, literacy comes to life in a way that empowers every student. This intuitive tool allows students to become authors of their own digital books. Its multimedia features are perfect for supporting both literacy and oracy:

• Combine text with images, video, and audio recordings. This gives students the chance to read their work aloud and present their ideas, building confidence in spoken communication.
• Use the “Read to Me” feature to support early readers and those with different learning needs, ensuring everyone can participate.
• Create comic books, photo journals, or “all about me” books that help students express themselves in new, creative ways.

Book Creator transforms a writing task into a personal publishing project, celebrating every student’s unique voice.

Bringing it all together with Skolon

The real magic happens when these tools are brought together in one place. With the Skolon platform, you can access Purple Mash, Book Creator, and Amazing People, Amazing Schools with Skolon’s single sign-on. This eliminates administrative hassle and saves valuable teaching time, allowing you to focus on what matters most: empowering your students.

This International Literacy Day, go above and beyond the basics. Inspire a lifelong love of reading, writing, and communication by giving your students the tools and the platform to share their amazing voices with the world!

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