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Idioms Week 2 - To Steal Someone’s Thunder

Explore the power of language as children uncover the stories behind everyday idioms, build rich vocabulary, and strengthen their speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills through creative, cross-curricular activities.

Why Choose This Course?

This unique program invites students to explore the origin and meaning of everyday idioms, building strong language, comprehension, and communication skills. Through storytelling, video prompts, creative projects, and historical exploration, children deepen their understanding of figurative language while developing empathy, critical thinking, and confidence in expression. The flexible and engaging activities connect literacy with history, culture, and real-life application, empowering students to become thoughtful communicators and curious learners.

Learning Goals

  • Scientific Understanding: Explore the science behind the water cycle and its impact on living organisms and the Earth’s surface.

  • Environmental Stewardship: Learn how to protect and manage natural resources sustainably.

  • Collaboration: Work with peers on projects that promote awareness and conservation of water resources.

  • Creative Expression: Use art and design to represent scientific concepts and communicate ideas effectively.

  • Critical Thinking: Analyze the effects of human activity on the environment and develop solutions to protect water systems.

Global Impacts Already Made

This course has empowered children worldwide to become published authors, share their voices, and contribute to meaningful causes through storytelling. Their books not only inspire readers but also generate real-world change, making this program a unique opportunity to connect creativity with impact.

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Key Information

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)

  • All of our courses empower students to take action towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a better world. This course specifically focuses on the goals shown below.

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Ages:  Year 3 upwards

Course Duration: 1 Lesson

Time per Lesson: 60-90 mins

Key Curriculum Areas:   Writing Communication, Literacy, Creative Arts, Digital Literacy, Citizenship Ethics, Leadership Teamwork, Community Engagement

Teacher/s:  Gavin McCormack 

Why Choose This Course?

This unique program invites students to explore the origin and meaning of everyday idioms, building strong language, comprehension, and communication skills. Through storytelling, video prompts, creative projects, and historical exploration, children deepen their understanding of figurative language while developing empathy, critical thinking, and confidence in expression. The flexible and engaging activities connect literacy with history, culture, and real-life application, empowering students to become thoughtful communicators and curious learners.

Learning Goals

Global Impacts Already Made

This course has empowered children worldwide to become changemakers, turning their ideas into real-world solutions and inspiring others to take action.

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Key Information

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)

  • All of our courses empower students to take action towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for a better world. This course specifically focuses on the goals shown below.

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