Creative writing and drawing activities for KS2

These KS2 Resources are based around the story The Thing, a tale about curiosity and kindness to animals, and are created by expert educators to make the most of the rich content offered in this book.

That Thing is written by Avital Balwit, with watercolours by Alexi Deacon, and is part of the 10 Stories to Make a Difference collection, published by Pop Up Projects to reflect the need for greater inclusivity and diversity in children’s books. Find out more at https://pop-up.org.uk/bookshop/

All our resources have been designed to improve the access to, confidence in and enjoyment of reading, creative writing, illustration and visual literacy. They can be used to support the national curriculum, and cover a wide range of subjects including PSHE, Science, History, Art and Design as well as Literacy and English. They also help teachers support pupils’ wellbeing and their learning about topics including disability, activism, multiculturalism, LGBTQIA+ community as well as women in the STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics] industry.

The resources provide creative, fun activities and prompts for KS2 teachers creating lesson plans. All the materials can be adapted to suit the needs, interests and abilities of individual classes.

That Thing is published by Pop Up Projects, a non-profit national literature organisation, with a mission to transform lives through literature. It is perfect for children aged 10 and up.

We believe that all children should be able to find themselves, and discover others, through the stories they read. We hope that, with these resources, you can teach your children the importance of empathy and celebrate difference with these amazing stories written to inspire young readers.