I am Tim Foley, the author of Crean - The Extraordinary Life of an Irish Hero, a comprehensive biography of Tom Crean, the Irish explorer who served under Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton on three early 20th century expeditions to Antarctica.
I am Tim Foley, the author of Crean - The Extraordinary Life of an Irish Hero, a comprehensive biography of Tom Crean, the Irish explorer who served under Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton on three early 20th century expeditions to Antarctica.
Using images created for the children’s biography written about Tom Crean, titled ‘Tom The Mighty Explorer’, this colouring book with 8 illustrations, is, primarily for me, as someone with a wish to raise awareness of Tom Crean among children, an effective method of introducing children to his amazing story. The book also helps them to become familiar with his early life and the time he spent in Antarctica.
Colouring books are an effective means of developing their hand-eye coordination and are a relaxing experience that allows children time out from the digital world that surrounds them.
Colouring also gives a child a great sense of achievement and pride in creating their own piece of art.
I hope you find this a useful classroom resource and please take a little time out to add a review.