School Workshops
Susannah began her writing journey when she was just five years old, at her kitchen table, with lots of felt tip pens and some help from her mum to staple the pages together.
She has learnt many things along the way!
Susannah's workshops are designed to get children excited about reading for pleasure, the power of their imaginations and their own story making potential.
All workshops are 60 minutes and include:
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A live reading of Susannah's books
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Activities designed to spark a love of books and ideas for the children's own story making
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A chance for the children to share their ideas and ask Susannah questions about her books and writing
The workshops come in different formats adapted for the needs of Reception and Key Stages 1 & 2. Susannah is happy to discuss the needs of your individual class with you in advance of the date.
* Please note that Susannah Lloyd is DEFINITELY NOT a secret badger operative. I don't know what could possibly have given you that idea. Run along there, good fellow....Toodle-oo...
NEW for school years 2 to 6!
Get ready for your first class in....
BADGERING FOR BEGINNERS!
In which .... you will learn all about the Rumpington Academy of Badgering, ‘Badger Operated Persons’, cheese and tomato sandwiches, staying true to yourself, and how 'too much welly' might just be the perfect amount.
You will be introduced to Lulu, a day dreamy young badger, her best pal Wilfred, Major Musty Rumpington, who suffers no fools, glamorous Wing Commander Ginger Rumplewhisker and last but not least, ‘totally normal badger student’ Albert Diggerson.
Are you ready to begin your studies as new recruits in BADGERING FOR BEGINNERS?
Well, sit up straight! Snouts in the air! Let's get jolly well on with it, shall we?!
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Take a solemn oath, to gain access to TOP SECRET CLASSIFIED BADGER INFORMATION!
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Try out the dashing and valiant pilot uniform of the Rumpington Academy of Badgering!
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Learn the six tell-tale signs that your best friend, aunty or TEACHER is secretly a BADGER OPERATED PERSON! GASP!
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Put your suspicions to the test with the very latest state of the art SCANNING EQUIPMENT!
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Design your very OWN Badger Operated Person with NEW, IMPROVED FEATURES!
"Susannah’s delivery was so enthusiastic, inspiring and fun. It was great to see how imaginative the children were, coming up with their own story ideas. She really got the children engaged."
Assistant Head & Early Phase Leader, Saltaire Primary School, Bradford
"A thrilling interactive experience.
Very engaging.
Answered all the children's questions with great enthusiasm.
I can't recommend it highly enough."
Year 1 teacher, Commercial Primary School, Dunfermline, Fife
"The kids were totally engaged with Susannah’s fantastic storytelling"
Key Stage 1 teacher, St Vincent De Paul’s Primary School, Belfast
"The workshops were amazing and the girls were all so interested. They're all talking about the picture books and characters they're making!"
Year 5 teacher,
Saint Marys, Hampstead
For Key Stage 1 and 2
Idea Catching & the Art of the Daydream
We will explore questions like:
Where do ideas come from?
How do you know when you've got one?
What do you DO with one when you've found one?
For Key Stage 1 and 2
Inventing New Characters &
Getting to Know Them
We will find out about ways to dream up your very own unique characters, and spend some time getting to know them, so we can really bring them to life.
We will explore questions like:
What makes a good character?
What do they sound like? What did they have for breakfast?
And most importantly of all...What do they want?
For Key Stage 1 and 2
The Power of the '"What If" Question
What if a fox became an entirely reformed character?
What if a book could read your mind?
What if badgers were secretly running the planet?
We will explore the idea that every story needs at least ONE thumping great lie, and we harness the story-making power of the question "What if...?"
"Immensely engaging, interactive and entertaining!"
Year 3 teacher, Cowie Primary, Sterling
"We LOVED it!"
Deputy Head, Saltaire Primary, Bradford, year 2 workshop
"I liked it because she had amazing ideas. She was also full of joy."
Year 5 student, Raynville Primary School, Leeds
"The class were absolutely buzzing afterwards!"
English Lead, Ringshall Primary, Suffolk
" It was really, really,really, really, really great. It was fantastic. It was super dooper! I want to do it all over again!"
Year 2 student, Saltaire Primary School, Bradford
"Susannah provided lots of creative inspiration for the children taking part who all thoroughly enjoyed the session!"
Liverpool Festival of Reading
"Very inspirational.
It has created a great buzz in this house."
Parent of a year 6 student,
St Patrick's & St. Brigid's. Ballycastle, Northerrn Ireland
"Both teachers were delighted with the visit."
Head Teacher, Low Ash Primary School, Bradford
"My daughter LOVED the story workshop. She came away buzzing with ideas!"
Parent of a year 2 student
Saltaire Primary School, Bradford