“what a tremendous session-the children loved it-lots of good responses and their writing was joyful. I’d highly recommend Ed to libraries and schools for performances and workshops” (Pie Corbett, whose ‘talk for writing’ approach to writing is used in schools throughout the UK)
“Beautifully, wonderfully, inspiringly tingle-making. An entirely enchanting and captivating experience that children and adults love” (feedback from a parent at a one of my performances)
I perform and run poetry and art workshops in schools, libraries, festivals and theatres. A recent highlight has been my show based on my book Carried Away with the Carnival that I’ve now performed to thousands of children in schools, nurseries, libraries and festivals. The show is perfect for early years and Key Stage 1 children. I tell the story with a giant book but also include interactive songs, poems and art and writing activities that link to the book.
Events based on my books Me and my Alien Friend and We The Wild Ones are perfect for older children and are a great springboard for writing and art for Key Stage 2 children.
Children’s work from my Visiting Author Days:
My performances include joyful, silly, serious, emotional, and dreamy songs, poems and stories. They are fully inclusive with a lot of interaction and light and shade. I carefully adapt my performances to different age groups and situations.
When I visit schools I follow performances with activities that are carefully planned in advance to respond to the specific needs of the school. There is always a big emphasis on developing skills through the joy of experiencing creative flow. I always make sure there is time for children to share their work through performance or an exhibition.
I work with all ages and levels including nursery, KS1, KS2, and KS3. I am also experienced in SEN and love visiting Special Schools.
I am delighted to send detailed plans of my school visits and to discuss your school’s needs. Please email me at edboxall@gmail.com if you would like to know more.
Some comments from teachers and participants :
“We asked Ed to come into the school as part of our World Book Day celebrations. He worked with two groups and they created their own children’s short stories after being inspired by some of Ed’s illustrations. It was brilliant. I believe the students all gained a lot from their creative writing sessions.” Clare Ball, Learning Resource Centre Manager at Eltham Hill School
“We really enjoyed both the show and the workshop, especially the cutting and sticking and all the inspiration!” Robyn, age 6
“We commissioned Ed to come into our school to work with our children from Reception to year 6. He came well prepared with tried and tested ideas that were new to us. All the teachers came away feeling each session was really worthwhile, enjoyable and had inspired them for future art and literacy activities. Ed was a pleasure to work with, efficient in making the arrangements prior to coming into my school and while working with us. I have no hesitation in recommending him to any other school” Penny Thompson, Headteacher Glebefields Primary
“A true and honest faithfulness to the beauty of nature and the imagination. Your drawings are enhanced by the movement and light” ( From a performance at The Electric Palace Cinema)
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