Teachers Network CPD - Toolbox of Techniques

Join The Norwich Theatre Learning Team for a day and explore a practical, inclusive approach to strengthening language, communication and emotional development.

The Wise About Words pedagogy draws on the principles of play-based learning, embodied learning and structured interaction, enabling children to explore ideas through movement, imagination and collaboration. Through these experiences, pupils practise speaking and listening, learn to express emotions, develop empathy and build the confidence to contribute within a group. The activities you will learn also support inclusive classroom practice by providing multiple ways to scaffold so every child can participate, particularly benefiting those who may struggle with language, attention, or emotional regulation.

Importantly, this is not a scheme of work, its a toolkit of flexible strategies that can be easily integrated into existing classroom routines, continuous provision and curriculum lessons. Activities can be dropped into the school day as short warm-ups, transitions, group learning moments or lesson extensions. This allows staff to enrich learning without adding additional planning pressures.

You will leave the day with a physical, practical toolkit that works across curriculum that you can start using the very next day.

For more information on the Teacher Network, please contact our Creative Learning team on learning@norwichtheatre.org or call 01603 598624