Tablets and mobile phones are everywhere these days, so why not try and harness them to create instant mini films in the classroom this Halloween term. Using Ipads to self-tape a horror scene is good way to introduce acting for camera, whilst also adhering to social distancing measures. This session would work well as part of a series of lessons on the features of horror, perhaps including some work on ‘Woman in Black’ as a text, or as one lesson in a ‘Genre’ scheme.

‘The Firework Makers Daughter’ by Phillip Pullman is magical, inspiring story and is often used as a text to study in KS2. This 1–3-hour session can be used as an introduction to the story before reading or can be used alongside working through the book with children. These activities feature ideas for exploring: physical theatre, storytelling, character, thought tracking, and soundscape.