The Gruffalo!

Literacy:

• Can you join in with the story?
• Can you draw or write the story?
• Can you retell the story?
• Can you label the Gruffalo?
• Can you make a Gruffalo feast menu?
• Can you use the characters to tell your own Gruffalo story?

Understanding of the World:

• Can you make a three course Gruffalo feast?
• Can you research snakes, foxes, mice and owls?
• What can you discover in the curiosity cube?
• Can you join in with forest school?

Physical Development:

• Can you make up a Gruffalo dance?
• Can you make Gruffalo characters using salt dough and play dough?
• Can you make a Gruffalo obstacle course?

Personal, Social and Emotional Development:

• How were the characters feeling?
• Can you work together as a team to retell the story?
• Can you share the resources?
• Can you work as a team to make the Gruffalo feast?

Mathematics:

• Can you measure the characters using Numicon Rods?
• Can you solve the Gruffalo number problems?
• Can you help the Gruffalo order the numbers on the washing line?
• Can you help the Gruffalo solve the treasure hunt?

Expressive Arts and Design:

• Can you draw and paint the characters?
• Can you make a Gruffalo party hat for the feast?
• Can you make a Gruffalo mobile?
• Can you make music to match the story parts?

Communication and Language:

• Can you retell the Gruffalo story?
• Can you use the character puppets?
• Can you listen to the story?
• Can you ask questions about the Gruffalo?