Lots of ideas for activities to accompany the story of the Great Kapok Tree. Two weeks English planning included.

A whole School Big Art activity (shaped around our Class animal names) linked to the inspiring Austin’s Butterfly video around growth mindset. Links to wildlife artist Julie Weir. Children create a whole school collaborative display (inspired by other teachers work).

Lots of ideas, across all subjects, to accompany ‘The Snowman’, by Raymond Biggs.

A two week literacy unit based around Edward Lear’s infamous poem. Compare the original text to Julia Donaldson’s, ‘Further Adventures of the Owl and the Pussy-cat’. Children then write their own narrative entitled ‘The Next Adventure of the Owl and the Pussy-cat’. Publish their own book.

Two weeks literacy planning and topic mat around the theme of hares. Links to author Catherine Rayner and her art.