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Grade levels: Upper Elementary (4-6)

  • Alternative Endings

    This week’s challenge is to write an alternative ending for a story based on Nottingham and it’s castle called The Magic Ball.

  • Stand-Up Poetry

    This week’s challenge is to perform a piece of poetry on the last night of the Cheltenham Literature Festival during a poetry slam. Watch as Gabriel takes part in the challenge with the help of an experienced poet.

  • Comedy Script

    This week’s Just Write challenge is to write a comedy sketch good enough to be preformed in front of a live audience at the National Young Playwrights Festival. Watch as 9 year old Hannah takes on this challenge with the help of an experienced playwright.

  • TV Drama Script

    This week’s Just Write challenge is to help write an episode of a television drama for children’s show called The Worst Witch. Watch as 12 year old Hannah gets to experience what it’s like to work behind the scenes writing for a TV show.

  • Ghost Story

    This week’s Just Write challenge is to write a short story to be published in Young Writer Magazine. Watch as 12 year old Jessica works at writing a horror story with the help of an accomplished writer.

  • La Tienda de Luis

    La Tienda de Luis, aimed at young learners of Spanish, is set in the old town of Oviedo, in the Spanish region of Asturias, where Luis, a friendly, larger-than-life character, opens a new shop with the help of his equally eccentric aunt Tia Maria. In each episode a group of children join Luis in adventures around their home town. The scenarios introduce and reinforce new words and key phrases in Spanish. 5 x 14 minutes.

  • Unit 1 – Differences + How Did I Get Here? + Growing Up

    5-7 Year Olds. Introduces children to life cycles, differences between males, conception and how babies develop in the womb. Also covers how we grow and change. Includes Teacher’s Guide. 3 x 15 minutes.
    PLEASE NOTE: These programs address sensitive issues. It is recommended that teachers watch the programmes as part of their lesson preparation before showing them to pupils.

  • Unit 2 – Changes + How Babies Are Made + How Babies Are Born

    7-9 Year Olds . Introduces children to the physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty, explains how babies develop in the womb, and contains footage of a live birth. Includes Teacher’s Guide. 3 x 15 minutes.
    PLEASE NOTE: These programs address sensitive issues. It is recommended that teachers watch the programmes as part of their lesson preparation before showing them to pupils.

  • Just Write I

    Radio Report and Newspaper Article. Teacher’s Guide and Activity Book included. 2 x 15 minutes.

  • Just Write II

    Skateboard Instructions and Campaign Borchure. Teacher’s Guide and Activity Book included. 2 x 15 minutes.