Chris Connaughton
@intextchris.bsky.social
Actor, storyteller, writer. Tours schools with author visits, story sessions and workshops. Author of Beltheron series of novels for Upper KS2 and Hospital by the Hill.
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February 17, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Sharing this for the #KidLitUK contingent…
If you’re an author or book person (in any capacity) can you reply, tell me about yourself and I’ll share. Let’s make sure we’re all following each other. #booksky #authorsky
a penguin wearing a hat is carrying a stack of books including a book that says " tudgy 101 "
ALT: a penguin wearing a hat is carrying a stack of books including a book that says " tudgy 101 "
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January 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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“The world’s best storyteller!” So said the head at St Patrick’s Primary in Thornaby after a terrific visit last week. I have a handful of dates left for author events, storytelling days and literacy workshops before Easter. Get in touch now to book at intextperformance.com #readingforpleasure
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January 28, 2025 at 12:24 PM
“The world’s best storyteller!” So said the head at St Patrick’s Primary in Thornaby after a terrific visit last week. I have a handful of dates left for author events, storytelling days and literacy workshops before Easter. Get in touch now to book at intextperformance.com #readingforpleasure
Such lovely feedback from this week’s school visit. Thanks to all of the staff and children at West Horndon Primary. Now booking dates through to Easter if you’d like an author visit or storytelling event for your school, library or arts venue.
A staggeringly brilliant two days with @intextchris.bsky.social. He provided wonderful entertainment , excitement and teaching across all our year groups, based on the works of Dickens as well as his own writing. Such a talent - and he connects with the children beautifully. To quote Year 6: Genius!
December 6, 2024 at 8:23 AM
Such lovely feedback from this week’s school visit. Thanks to all of the staff and children at West Horndon Primary. Now booking dates through to Easter if you’d like an author visit or storytelling event for your school, library or arts venue.
Last available date for Christmas storytelling in London schools - Wednesday 18 December. Scrooge, Christmas Elves, wintry fairytales, something for everyone from EYFS to Upper KS2. intextperformance.com or DM for details/booking.
November 27, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Last available date for Christmas storytelling in London schools - Wednesday 18 December. Scrooge, Christmas Elves, wintry fairytales, something for everyone from EYFS to Upper KS2. intextperformance.com or DM for details/booking.
Brilliant visits to Heighington Primary and Mowden Juniors in Darlington this week. The children were focused, involved and enthusiastic throughout performances and workshops, and showed there is an appetite for stories that require longer attention spans and deeper engagement. #readingforpleasure
November 21, 2024 at 7:23 PM
Brilliant visits to Heighington Primary and Mowden Juniors in Darlington this week. The children were focused, involved and enthusiastic throughout performances and workshops, and showed there is an appetite for stories that require longer attention spans and deeper engagement. #readingforpleasure
Final availability before Christmas for author/storytelling school visits. 11, 17, 18 December. Age-specific sessions throughout Primary, Scrooge, festive fairytales, and Christmassy shoemaking Elves! Message me or visit Intextperformance.com for booking and more details.
November 17, 2024 at 5:15 PM
Final availability before Christmas for author/storytelling school visits. 11, 17, 18 December. Age-specific sessions throughout Primary, Scrooge, festive fairytales, and Christmassy shoemaking Elves! Message me or visit Intextperformance.com for booking and more details.
Last few dates for London schools for Christmas #storytelling and author visits: 3rd, 17th, 18th December. Festive Tales, A Christmas Carol, Victorian ghost stories etc. Get in touch to book!
November 5, 2024 at 3:02 PM
Last few dates for London schools for Christmas #storytelling and author visits: 3rd, 17th, 18th December. Festive Tales, A Christmas Carol, Victorian ghost stories etc. Get in touch to book!
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Missed today’s Sunday Social with Toria Bono?
Listen back to the recording and comment below to share your thoughts 👇
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Or catch up with all our shows on our website: zurl.co/6sws
Live Education Conversation.
#TTRadio
Listen back to the recording and comment below to share your thoughts 👇
zurl.co/TlTV
Or catch up with all our shows on our website: zurl.co/6sws
Live Education Conversation.
#TTRadio
November 3, 2024 at 5:19 PM
Missed today’s Sunday Social with Toria Bono?
Listen back to the recording and comment below to share your thoughts 👇
zurl.co/TlTV
Or catch up with all our shows on our website: zurl.co/6sws
Live Education Conversation.
#TTRadio
Listen back to the recording and comment below to share your thoughts 👇
zurl.co/TlTV
Or catch up with all our shows on our website: zurl.co/6sws
Live Education Conversation.
#TTRadio
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Tune in and please share with others
Missed today’s Sunday Social with Toria Bono?
Listen back to the recording and comment below to share your thoughts 👇
zurl.co/TlTV
Or catch up with all our shows on our website: zurl.co/6sws
Live Education Conversation.
#TTRadio
Listen back to the recording and comment below to share your thoughts 👇
zurl.co/TlTV
Or catch up with all our shows on our website: zurl.co/6sws
Live Education Conversation.
#TTRadio
November 3, 2024 at 9:21 PM
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And here’s me set up in a breakout room for my workshops at the conference yesterday, with a view of Bournemouth FC pitch. What a way to kick start the half term!
October 26, 2024 at 5:35 AM
And here’s me set up in a breakout room for my workshops at the conference yesterday, with a view of Bournemouth FC pitch. What a way to kick start the half term!
Absolute pleasure and privilege to meet gold medal winning Paralympian Aaron Phipps at the Wellbeing Teaching Conference in Bournemouth yesterday. Thanks to all at St Ives Primary in Ringwood for inviting me to speak.
October 26, 2024 at 5:31 AM
Absolute pleasure and privilege to meet gold medal winning Paralympian Aaron Phipps at the Wellbeing Teaching Conference in Bournemouth yesterday. Thanks to all at St Ives Primary in Ringwood for inviting me to speak.
#TeacherTalkRadio with Toria today. twitter.com/toriaclaire/...
Toria Bono FCCT on X: "Not long now. Tune in at 11am on Sunday to hear my first Sunday social with special guest @andthoughshebe1. We will be chatting all about surviving the autumn term and the importance of staff wellbeing. #TeacherTalkRadio @TTRadioOfficial https://t.co/pYCMJP2YQb" / X
Not long now. Tune in at 11am on Sunday to hear my first Sunday social with special guest @andthoughshebe1. We will be chatting all about surviving the autumn term and the importance of staff wellbeing. #TeacherTalkRadio @TTRadioOfficial https://t.co/pYCMJP2YQb
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October 20, 2024 at 8:11 AM
#TeacherTalkRadio with Toria today. twitter.com/toriaclaire/...
…and another idea I spotted this week at Regent Farm First School. Great for enriching the story, counting, and art. Early Years learning is most effective if it’s fun. I’m delighted to be invited back in the spring for more #storytelling with Reception.
October 17, 2024 at 10:26 AM
…and another idea I spotted this week at Regent Farm First School. Great for enriching the story, counting, and art. Early Years learning is most effective if it’s fun. I’m delighted to be invited back in the spring for more #storytelling with Reception.
“It starts with a story…” I had another lovely #storytelling visit to Regent Farm First School this week. Just look at their great displays and environments for Nursery to develop ideas. #creativecurriculum #readingforpleasure
October 17, 2024 at 10:22 AM
“It starts with a story…” I had another lovely #storytelling visit to Regent Farm First School this week. Just look at their great displays and environments for Nursery to develop ideas. #creativecurriculum #readingforpleasure
Back in Sydenham to visit Y6 at Sydenham High Prep School tomorrow. Writing workshops, WW1 poetry and stories…and probably some drama work too! Great to be back on tour this term. #creativecurriculum #literacy #readingforpleasure
October 2, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Back in Sydenham to visit Y6 at Sydenham High Prep School tomorrow. Writing workshops, WW1 poetry and stories…and probably some drama work too! Great to be back on tour this term. #creativecurriculum #literacy #readingforpleasure
Just some of the results of a great #editing exercise as part of my author visit to Whittington Primary last week. The children were invited to add their own ideas to some pages of my own Work-in-Progress.
October 1, 2024 at 11:53 AM
Just some of the results of a great #editing exercise as part of my author visit to Whittington Primary last week. The children were invited to add their own ideas to some pages of my own Work-in-Progress.
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,173,716!
September 24, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,173,716!
Some starting points for a great day of editing workshops at Whittington Primary School in Lichfield today. KS2 had some great ideas for improving their writing. #writing #literacy #readingforpleasure
September 24, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Some starting points for a great day of editing workshops at Whittington Primary School in Lichfield today. KS2 had some great ideas for improving their writing. #writing #literacy #readingforpleasure
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‘A curriculum should not only equip students with knowledge but also use this to nurture their ability to thrive as individuals in society’ - a great piece by @steverollett.bsky.social, rich in hope and aspiration.
schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
Curriculum review: From knowledge-rich to knower-rich
Our new discussion paper explores how the national curriculum could be made more diverse and inclusive
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September 20, 2024 at 3:39 PM
‘A curriculum should not only equip students with knowledge but also use this to nurture their ability to thrive as individuals in society’ - a great piece by @steverollett.bsky.social, rich in hope and aspiration.
schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
schoolsweek.co.uk/curriculum-r...
A lovely use of picture books and a great resource from @jonnybid.bsky.social
A year's worth of picturebook assembly suggestions that have a focus on diversity, equality, inclusion and empathy. Hopefully it's of use, even to just dip into occasionally. The link is here: padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...
September 13, 2024 at 6:01 PM
A lovely use of picture books and a great resource from @jonnybid.bsky.social
Happy New School Year to all #Edusky people! I’m busy prepping storytelling and author visits and taking bookings for September 10 onwards. If you’d like to enhance literacy work or #ReadingForPleasure in your school do get in touch on here or at intextperformance.com I’d love to hear from you.
September 2, 2024 at 4:52 AM
Happy New School Year to all #Edusky people! I’m busy prepping storytelling and author visits and taking bookings for September 10 onwards. If you’d like to enhance literacy work or #ReadingForPleasure in your school do get in touch on here or at intextperformance.com I’d love to hear from you.
Busy preparing stories and author visits for the new school year. I’m taking bookings for September 9 through to Easter. Lots of dates gone already so be quick! Go to www.intextperformance.com for details. I’d love to hear from you and look forward to entertaining you all soon! #readingforpleasure
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August 27, 2024 at 7:03 AM
Busy preparing stories and author visits for the new school year. I’m taking bookings for September 9 through to Easter. Lots of dates gone already so be quick! Go to www.intextperformance.com for details. I’d love to hear from you and look forward to entertaining you all soon! #readingforpleasure
Always worthwhile to hear an actor’s view/critique of the plays. After all, they have studied and worked with the text in the way Shakespeare intended…to perform it!
(New). On Judi Dench and Shakespeare (in conversation with Brendan O'Hea):
An essential read for English teachers, and lovers of the plays.
www.juliangirdham.com/blog/judi-de...
An essential read for English teachers, and lovers of the plays.
www.juliangirdham.com/blog/judi-de...
Judi Dench on Shakespeare — Julian Girdham
Judi Dench's reflections on playing many roles in Shakespeare's plays over
decades are essential reading, in a marvellous collection of conversations
with Brendan O'Hea.
www.juliangirdham.com
August 27, 2024 at 6:58 AM
Always worthwhile to hear an actor’s view/critique of the plays. After all, they have studied and worked with the text in the way Shakespeare intended…to perform it!
Glad to find @jonnybid.bsky.social on here. His book recommendations and reviews are always worthwhile to encourage reading for pleasure and build a positive reading culture in school.
Below are just some of the amazing picturebooks can be used for school assemblies based around equality, diversity and inclusion. There's a link to the full list on my Padlet. I hope it's useful. #Edusky padlet.com/Jon_Biddle/r...
August 25, 2024 at 5:59 AM
Glad to find @jonnybid.bsky.social on here. His book recommendations and reviews are always worthwhile to encourage reading for pleasure and build a positive reading culture in school.