Liz Rhodes Research Articles

Leonardo and the Flying Boy

Liz Rhodes describes ways in which this magical book about da Vinci can be used with a year 2 class

Manners mayketh man and, presumably, woman

Liz Rhodes discusses the importance of teaching polite behaviour to primary school children

Emeka's Gift

This delightful non-fiction book both entertains and informs children about African village life. Liz Rhodes discusses how it can be used as an interesting text to support non-fiction work in year 2

The mis-education of Britain's poor

Liz Rhodes discusses the vicious circle children face if they come from impoverished backgrounds

Jamil's Clever Cat

This visually stunning book is an Indian version of the Puss in Boots story. Liz Rhodes, a primary consultant from Exeter, discusses how it could be used in a year 2 classroom

Now this really is the Nanny State

Liz Rhodes discusses how childminders will cope if the foundation stage curriculum from birth to five is enforced

I wish I'd written that … Ted Wragg: A tribute

Liz Rhodes pays tribute to the late Ted Wragg. There will be a memorial service for him in Exeter Cathedral on Saturday, February 4, 2006 at 11am

When will we reach the promised land?

Liz Rhodes discusses the effect that Ofsted inspections have had on teaching

Looking after Louis

Liz Rhodes discusses a book that offers a sensitive introduction to the issue of autism and shows how Louis' friends find ways to include him in their world. The work is suitable for a year 2 class

Chidi Only Likes Blue

Chidi's favourite colour is blue. His sister thinks it's because it's the only colour he knows. So she teaches him the other colours in their Nigerian village. Liz Rhodes discusses how to teach this to year 1

The Colour of Home

Hassan is a refugee from Somalia. Liz Rhodes, a primary school consultant from Exeter, discusses ways of using this sensitive and beautifully illustrated book with a year 2 class

What would you do with *27 million?

Liz Rhodes discusses the government's initiative to promote reading by giving children free books

Teacher will take the flak from Kelly's 10-hour day

Liz Rhodes looks at what will happen to Charles Clarke's 10-hour school day legacy under Ruth Kelly's reign

Rama and the Demon King: An ancient tale

This 3,000-year-old Hindu tale of a brave and good prince is said to confer a blessing on all who hear it. Liz Rhodes discusses ways of using it in a year 2 classroom

Over in the meadow

This is a story some children may be familiar with. Liz Rhodes, a primary school consultant from Exeter, discusses how to teach this version of it with its new twists and details

What about ‘books for schools’ then?

Liz Rhodes looks at how schools have started to neglect reading in favour of technology

Ten Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed

Many children will already be familiar with this lively tale. Liz Rhodes, a primary school consultant from Exeter, discusses ways to teach this version with its extra incident and cut-out peepholes

Teaching grandmothers to suck eggs

Liz Rhodes critically examines research on the effectiveness of transition from foundation to year 1

20 years on and times they are a' changing

Liz Rhodes looks at some of the changes in to our classrooms over the last two decades

Jamela's Dress

Liz Rhodes, a primary school consultant from Exeter, discusses ways to teach this delightful South African tale about Jamela who makes a mistake with her mother's new material to year 1 children