Naughty Bus Use of visual stimuli, role play and drama at Countess Weir Combined School, Exeter

Finding the book!

Introducing…Naughty Bus

Reasons for using the book. Research as Lead Literacy Teacher Visual stimuli enhancing teaching and learning opportunities. Use with my Y2 class who were “stuck” at certain levels on the Folio 64 writing statements used for assessment. To improve the children’s attitudes, enthusiasm and independence as writers.

Adaptation of plans Created a teaching sequence from the medium term plan. Created weekly literacy plan, which were adjusted each week. Adapted Cross Curricular Plan –DT: QCA- vehicles –Art: QCA-View Finder (photos) –Science: QCA- Electricity –Geography: QCA- adjusted Mexico for Africa

Beginnings of a model for DT and Science-fitting a bulb and circuit.

The bulb lights up on the bus.

Making an axle to put ‘The wheels on the Bus’.

Buses ready for painting.

Large scale DT another ‘naughty bus.’

“The animals see Naughty Bus falling through a crack into a deep lake.”

Small World Play

“We have used the book to try to make the same town that is in the picture.”

“91 people are waiting at the bus stop. Naughty Bus cannot take that many people. It is driving past very fast !!!”

Drama activities 2C’s assembly on World book Day

Visual Literacy

“Lara Croft comes to the rescue. She found a snake coiled around a tree and she slid down the slithery snake to pull Naughty Bus away from danger.”

“Barney Bear brings his tow truck to take Naughty Bus back home to his boy in bed.”

Impact on Writing Increased levels of independence Enthusiastic writers Increased stamina More precision and detail in the writing Greater use of structure for a story sequence Greater involvement in their own learning through speaking, listening and drama Managed behavioural issues through engagement

Reflections Was hoping for an improvement in: –Motivation –Independence –Enthusiasm Observation is very useful in assessing the above, providing an additional layer of evidence. If these aspects are improved, then standards are raised.

Using ‘Naughty Bus’ throughout the school

Children in Y1 play with the toys from the book.

A ‘Community Support Worker’ signing as Jan reads the book to Y1.

Reception children use their Q’s to interview Jan.

Year 5 children interview Jan

Using ‘Naughty Bus’ in Reception Linked to topic on transport Site based role play Used to promote speaking and listening in a variety of ways: –Use of ‘question chair’ to prompt questioning –Use of photos of the bus in varying situations for telling stories –Interviewed an author Outdoor play Road maps and taking their bus on a journey Link to festivals

Role play corner –the bus!

Waiting at the bus stop.

The bus is knocking into everything!

The town is like the one in the book.

Reasons for writing Diaries of the Naughty Bus Large class books Shopping lists Labelling Booklets Letters to friends Making tickets

Children in Reception prepare to make their road maps.

Displays in the Reception Class.

Impact upon reception teaching and learning. Excellent stimulus for speaking and listening Prompted PSHE activities for turn taking and communication Eager to write for structured and independent writing opportunities Delighted in the opportunity to meet the author

Year 2 Writing independently for assessment.

Class display of writing.

Use of visual stimuli, role play and drama at Countess Weir Combined School, Exeter Motivation Enthusiasm Self esteem Independent writers Putting the fun back into learning!