• From Ssh! We Have a Plan by Chris Haughton
  • From Grendel by David Lucas
  • From The Story Machine by Tom McLaughlin
  • From Is there a dog in this book? by Viviane Schwarz
    Illustration from Is there a dog in this book? by Viviane Schwarz
  • From Croc and Bird by Alexis Deacon
  • From Grandad's Island by Benji Davies
    Illustration from Grandad's Island by Benji Davies

Free primary teaching materials and resources from the

Power of Pictures project

The Power of Pictures helps primary school teachers to develop their understanding of the craft of picture book creation and illustration as a way of raising children’s reading and writing. Enjoy using the specially developed free teaching resources for all age groups as well as short videos from children's illustrators. Discover our research which provides insights on how the teaching of writing in schools can be complemented by working with illustration.

 

 

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Emily Hughes

Join our Power of Pictures course with Emily Hughes

This course has been postponed, email [email protected] to register interest in it. CLPE’s Power of Pictures programme is back with a new author/illustrator leading the course, Emily Hughes ! Over two and a half days, participants will learn about the craft of picturebook making in developing children as readers and writers with a greater depth of understanding about the writing process.

Interested in our Power of Pictures course? Email Us.

Viviane Schwarz showing open book with illustrations

Authors and Illustrators

Meet the author/illustrators have been involved in the Power of Pictures. Find out more their books and their writing processes and see their related video resources.

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Book covers for "Bedtime for monsters" and "Is there a dog in this book" books

Books and Teaching Sequences

The picture books used have been selected carefully to offer variety and draw on different demands of the reader. For each book we have written teaching sequences for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.

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Kids drawing

Teaching Approaches

Our creative teaching approaches will help you explore areas with children including developing narratives through drawing and writing and bookmaking.

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Upcoming Training

Understanding the Writing Journey: Planning for Progression in Years 3-4 - Webinar

Thursday, 20 May 2021 - 10:00am

Understanding the Writing Journey: Planning for Progression in Years 5-6 - Webinar

Thursday, 20 May 2021 - 3:30pm

An introduction to Meeting the Needs of Children with English as an Additional Language - Webinar

Friday, 21 May 2021 - 3:30pm

Understanding the Writing Journey: Planning for Progression in Years 1-2 - Webinar

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 - 10:00am

Understanding the Writing Journey : Planning for Progression in EYFS - Webinar

Tuesday, 25 May 2021 - 3:30pm

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  • Power of Reading is an intrinsic part of our curriculum provision. Ofsted commented on visible progress and pupils’ evident love of reading.

    Headteacher, Power of Reading 2016-2017

  • CLPE training has had a transformational effect on the engagement of our children in reading and writing.

    Headteacher, 2017

  • The CLPE Reading and Writing Scales could transform English pedagogy & assessment. An excellent free resource.

    Dame Alison Peacock

  • The Power of Pictures provides great classroom activities. We are thrilled with the development of our children’s writing.

    Literacy Leader

  • The project has had a huge impact in the EYFS through use of the books and teaching sequences. It has been instrumental in giving more confidence and inspiration to our teachers.

    Deputy Headteacher, Power of Reading project