This teaching resource aims to enable children to enrich their experience of the deeper themes from the main novel Arty Tardy. The activities and workshops are easily adaptable for use in both KS1 and KS2 and employ a cross-curricular approach which combines Literacy, PHSE and A.R.T.S. The Arty Tardy Pilot Scheme was first introduced in East London with participating schools in Newham, Barking and Dagenham and Redbridge. I hope that this teaching resource will inspire you also to have lively and meaningful interactions with your children and that the outcomes will be positive and enlightening. Kitty Clairmont has a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in English Literature and Language from the Open University. She has worked with many different people both young and not so young with many differing levels and talents. What captured and intrigued her was the need for uplifting words and encouragement that everyone needs, in order to learn, grow and endure.

Kitty writes poetry and fiction which is based on life experience. She has lived in London all her life with her family and three children and follows her vocation as a primary school teacher in East London.

Why not visit the author’s website to see what inspires her writing? www.kittyclairmont.com

Front cover produced by Leon Clairmont 2014