18 Jul Lounging About
What are the animals doing? Why? What do you think it would feel like to be there? What could you see, hear, feel and smell? What food did they pack in the basket? What is the mole reading? Where is your favourite place to...
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17 Jul Magnifying Glass
What has happened here? Was there something else in the frame? What was it? Where has it gone? Who took it? Who put the magnifying glass there? Why? Create the missing sign/poster/letter. Explain why someone took it. Credit: Tim O'Brien www.obrienillustration.com...
16 Jul Spirit Animal
What can you see? What do you think? What do you wonder? See think wonder What is the glowing bird? Is it real? Why is it here? Is the man going to touch it? Would he be able to? What are the glowing lights (and...
13 Jul Paper Man
Before showing the image, ask children to draw 'Paper Man'. Show the image and ask them to compare theirs to this one. Is it what they expected? Who is 'Paper Man'? Where did he come from? Who created him? Is he real? Can Paper...
12 Jul Howl’s Room
Write/say sentences about this picture using the following prepositions: behind underneath/under inside on above beside between Who is Howl? What is Howl interested in? What kind of personality does Howl have? Get to know Howl - use these '20 questions to get to know...
11 Jul Village
Before showing the picture: Share the title: 'Village'. Ask children to draw what they imagine this picture to look like, with as much detail as possible. Show the picture: How is yours similar/different? What is surprising? What do you wonder? Whose picture was the closest (if...
07 Jul Take a Break
Who is taking a break? What are the different animals doing? Which animal is the most intelligent? Which animal is the most creative? Which animal is the happiest? Which animal is the friendliest? Which character/creature is the odd one out? Explain your choice. What...
06 Jul Owl Ride
Is anyone in the car? Why is the owl sitting on the top of it? Why is the owl so large? Has it done this before? Where is it going? How long has it been travelling for? Is this the best way for an...
03 Jul The Man Made of Stars
Who is this man? Where did he come from? Is he the only man made of stars? How do you know? [Use of 'the' not 'a' - link to work on determiners - specific vs. general.] What is he wearing? Why do you think...
02 Jul Take Your Dog for a Walk
First, share the title without showing the image. Ask children to draw/say what they imagine the picture to be. Share the picture. What is expected/unexpected? Compare this picture to your drawing. What's similar/different? Why is this picture called 'Take Your Dog for a Walk'? Who...