Performance Day
Bring poetry to life with a fun, interactive performance day for children from Rec to Y6. Through lively performances I help pupils develop their oracy skills, build confidence and help the children to express themselves clearly.
Together, we explore how poets use volume, pace, intonation, expression and clear diction to give their words meaning and bring characters to life. Sessions are tailored to each age group, encouraging children to listen, experiment with their voices and discover the joy of performing poetry.
Above all, it’s a day full of laughter, participation and fun, helping children find their voices and feel proud to use them.
Every Pep the Poet workshop is tailor-made to suit your school, your children and what you would like to achieve from the day.
For schools I’m visiting for the first time, one of the first questions I’m often asked is,
“What does a typical Pep the Poet day look like?”
There’s plenty of flexibility, but here’s an example of the format that many schools choose:
9.00 am – Whole-school Assembly
9.30 am – Reception
9.45 am – Year 1
10.15 am – Break
10.30 am – Year 2
11.00 am – Year 3
11.30 am – Year 4
12.15pm – Lunch
1.15pm – Year 5
2.00pm – Year 6
2.45pm – Celebration assembly inviting in parents
After school – Meet the Author & book signing
