Children can also make better sense of challenging ideas when they’re introduced within a meaningful context. The important message embedded within Somebody Swallowed Stanley has far greater impact on children because it is presented via a fun and interesting story.

Understanding the World ELG: Past and Present. Know some similarities and differences between things in the past and now, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class; Understanding the World ELG: People, Culture and Communities. Describe their immediate environment using knowledge from observation, discussion, stories, non-fiction texts and maps. Use publishing software to teach people why it is important to reuse plastic bags instead of buying new ones every time we go to the shops. Expressive Arts and Design ELG: Creating with Materials. Safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function; Understanding the World ELG: The Natural World. Know some similarities and differences between the natural world aroundUnderstanding the World ELG: People, Culture and Communities. Explain some similarities and differences between life in this country and life in other countries, drawing on knowledge from stories, non-fiction texts and – when appropriate – maps. In this activity, your class will use the word bank to complete the sentences. They will then identify synonyms of the vocabulary used to consolidate their understanding of the word. Sea otter Sophie is snuggling on her mummy’s tummy in the sea when she asks mum what the horizon is. Yet when mum goes to catch a fish, Sophie spies a lighthouse on the horizon and decides to investigate... This powerpoint includes 7 weeks worth of literacy activities based on the book Somebody Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts. Week 1 looks at character emotions, speech/thought bubbles and alliteration. Week 2 looks at the author Sarah Roberts and the issue of plastic pollution in our seas to prepare children for making their own news report in week 3. Week 4 looks at how people around the world have reused plastic in various sculptures and artwork, children will follow instructions to make a kite, discuss the importance of instructions and write their own set including imperative verbs.

Three lesson plans with worksheets and curriculum links based around the book Somebody Swallowed Stanley by Sarah Roberts.

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Understanding the World ELG: People, Culture and Communities. Explain some similarities and differences between life in this country and life in other countries, drawing on knowledge from stories, non-fiction texts and – when appropriate – maps.

At the end of the story, Stanley is turned into a kite. Make a list of the different ways you could reuse an old plastic bag We love this non-fiction book because unusually for a book aimed at EYFS, it has photographs rather than illustrations. This book contains 24 National Geographic photographs of water being collected, stored, transported and shared in different ways around the world. Each picture has a brief caption of two or three words, with longer descriptions of the photographs and a map of the world at the end of the book. For water related activities, see our looking through water STEM at home activity and our floating flowers activity.The author, environmental expert Sarah Roberts, is well placed to deliver this important message about plastic pollution, but she has also created a poignant narrative with a deft lightness of touch that will charm children as well as educate them. Learn about the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling waste. How can we encourage people to do more of this? Expressive Arts and Design ELG: Creating with Materials. Make use of props and materials when role playing characters in narratives and stories.