Bright Ideas books bring the fun back into teaching and promote children's enjoyment in learning. The books in the series are specifically designed so that the practical activity ideas they contain are quick and easy to use - a must for busy teachers. The instant activity ideas can be easily slotted into your current teaching whether as part of long term planning or at short notice. Titles in the series reflect the needs of teachers and help to solve everyday problems. Speaking and listening games provides practical and easy-to-use games which can be used as a fun way to support the teaching of speaking and listening within the structure of the National Literacy Strategy and as a complement to reading and writing. Chapters include: Speaking Listening Group discussion and interaction Drama