Literacy
A collection of book reviews and literacy films from pupils in Scotland.
Giggles' First Day At School
Made by pupils at St Francis Primary School
Biggest Musical Journey
This film was made by pupils of Ruthvenfield Primary School.
The Magic Paintbox
The children from Clovenstone Primary School wrote, filmed and animated this film.
P1 and the Fruity Pirates
A story written and filmed by P1 and P5 from Gullane Primary.
The Strathblane Dragon
Primary 1 and Primary 5 pupils from Strathblane Primary made this.
Children’s Laureate Message
Pupils discuss what they would do if they were made the Children’s Laureate.
Awesome Authors - Book Cover Challenge
Can you guess the books from these drawings?
Awesome Authors - My Sweet Factory
The Lab and Awesome Authors asked some children what their ideal sweet would be like.
Book Review LAB
Schools around Scotland review their favourite children’s books.
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Jenny Colgan book review—Book Review LAB
Writer Jenny Colgan tells us about a book she likes,
Emily Dodd's book review—Book Review LAB
Author Emily Dodd tells us about a book she enjoys to read.
Danny Weston book review—Book Review LAB
Author Danny Weston tells us about his favourite book.
Simon Puttock book review—Book Review LAB
Children's author Simon Puttock reviews his favourite book.
Craigroyston Community High School - Pen 2 Paper
Craigroyston Community High School combine with the Lab to make a film about gaining literacy skills.
The L.A.B Scotland - Aye Write 2012 - John Paul Academy
Pupils from John Paul Academy interview Author Teresa Flavin at the Mitchell Library, Glasgow, during the Aye Write book festival.
The L.A.B Scotland - Aye Write 2012 - St Teresa's Primary
Pupils from St Teresa's Primary interview Author Andy Briggs at the Mitchell Library, Glasgow, during the Aye Write book festival.
Who is Robert Burns?
Pupils from Alloway Primary school visited the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum to find out about Scotland's national bard.
Shetland - Adult Literacy
Discover how music is being used as a valuable teaching tool in Shetland.
Adult Literacy - Go Through the Door
Peterhead community group explain the importance of taking the first steps to overcome issues with reading and writing.


















