Ghetto diary

My year 5/6 class was engaged in learning about Britain since 1930, focusing on World War II. I wanted to add a citizenship element, and we looked at the treatment of the Jews by the Nazis.

This was a demonstration lesson on expressive movement for teachers attending an in-service day in Bristol, and with space at a premium I took just half the class along. Teaching in front of 30 teachers in a crowded room is an interesting experience.

This was a moving lesson, with the children showing insight, feeling and understanding.

by Paul Flux