How can teaching across the curriculum improve children‎'‎s learning‎?‎ How can you plan meaningful‎,‎ imaginative topic work‎?‎ Cross‎-Curricular Teaching in the Primary School helps teachers plan a more imaginative‎,‎ integrated curriculum by presenting in accessible language a rationale and framework for teaching across the subjects‎.‎ Illustrated throughout with examples of effective topic work in successful schools‎,‎ this book provides guidance on the underpinning theory and strategies to facilitate cross‎-curricular work with young children‎.‎ Issues covered include‎:‎ * how children learn * developing the curriculum and lesson planning * teaching and learning in an integrated way at KS1 and KS * whole school approaches and team teaching for cross‎-curricular teaching * the role of support staff in cross‎-curricular teaching * improving children‎'‎s thinking skills * supporting children with special needs * using new media and drama to facilitate cross‎-curricular learning * assessing cross‎-curricular learning‎.‎ Cross‎-Curricular Teaching in the Primary School provides much needed support for busy student and practising teachers‎.‎ Packed with practical ideas‎,‎ it offers an accessible guide to all aspects of introducing an integrated curriculum‎.‎