Here are five lesson plans based on the book “What If…?” by Anthony Browne, suitable for Key Stage 1 (KS1). These lessons are designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking, and discussions about emotions, anxiety, and mental health. They require minimal materials and are suitable for supply teachers.
The lesson plans are clearly set out, with each one including a learning objective, resources needed, introduction, detail content, engaging activities, consideration for differentiation and plenary. Delivered as a downloadable pdf document.
They have been thoughtfully designed to provide a comprehensive learning experience for students. Lesson 1: Introduction to the Book, Lesson 2: Character Analysis, Lesson 3: Imaginative Worlds, Lesson 4: Making connections, and Lesson 5: Creative Writing.
These lessons provide a well-rounded exploration of the book “What If…?” while addressing important themes related to mental health and creativity. Adapt the activities as needed to suit the specific needs and abilities of your KS1 students.
What If…?" by Anthony Browne is a children’s picture book that is generally appropriate for children in the age range of 4 to 8 years old. It is a beautifully illustrated and thought-provoking book that explores the imaginative world of a young boy named Joe, who daydreams about various scenarios and adventures.
The book’s themes and content are suitable for young readers and listeners, but it may also be appreciated by slightly older children who can engage with the deeper layers of storytelling and the rich illustrations. As with many picture books, the age appropriateness can vary depending on individual children’s interests and reading abilities.
Educators can use “What If…?” to spark discussions about creativity, imagination, and the power of storytelling with young children. It’s a versatile book that can be enjoyed in a classroom setting to stimulate imaginative thinking.
I’m constantly striving to improve and provide the best resources for educators like you. Your feedback is invaluable in helping me achieve that goal. If you have a moment to spare, I’d really appreciate it if you could drop me a review.
Something went wrong, please try again later.
This resource hasn't been reviewed yet
To ensure quality for our reviews, only customers who have purchased this resource can review it
Report this resourceto let us know if it violates our terms and conditions.
Our customer service team will review your report and will be in touch.