Robert Fisher

 

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First Poems for Thinking

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Robert Fisher (2000) First Poems for Thinking, Nash Pollock. ISBN 189825530X £13.99

First Poems for Thinking introduces ways to develop thinking, discussion and literacy skills with individuals, groups, or classes. Includes 30 poems, old and new, for children aged 4 - 8 to share, think about and respond to. This book explains ways of using poems to promote thinking, literacy and philosophical discussion. It includes discussion plans and thinking activities related to each poem.

  • 'Poetry is the first form of literature young children really respond to, and this book helps me get them thinking as well as just enjoying poetry' - teacher
  • 'One of the best poetry teaching guides i have read' - John Mole, TES
  • 'A poem is alive, becuase it says things when you read it' - child, aged 6

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