Overall this book can be used to it's full potential as part of a a 'themed week' such as; modes of transportation, animals, poetry or, the environment, to name a few.

This is a good example of a "read and share" book. It is ideal to read to a class or for ages 5-7 with their peers. The vocabulary is very simple and maintains a rhythmic tone representing the sound of a fast moving steam train "What shall I see? What shall I see?....That's what I see, that's what I see." The 'show and tell' element evokes class discussion and collaborative learning.

Our The Train Ride Reading Comprehension is the perfect way to find out how well your children have understood an extract of the charming children’s book The Train Ride written by June Crebbin. All you need to get started is our handy template, as well as some crayons, pens, and pencils! Then, have children follow the simple instruction guide to fold the paper. Not only will this create their mini zigzag booklet, but it will also give your little learners an opportunity to develop key fine motor skills. An expert selection of sixteen high-quality picture books by superb authors and illustrators, featuring a multicultural array of subjects, including poetry and rhymes, traditional songs, stories, and information books Two full spreads inside each book offering suggestions and activities inspired by the story, designed to help parents and children get the most out of each book - and build a foundation for reading success

This is a lovely book by June Crebbin which is about a little girl who goes on a train ride to visit her grandma. The reader goes on a journey with the little girl as she discovers different things in her environment and describes what she sees on the way. She sees a hot air balloon, a boat, a light house, her reflection and animals. The illustrations are bright and draw the readers attention. Repetition is also used in the book to involve all children for example the question "What do you see?" is asked throughout the book. I would recomend this book for children in nursery and getting children to think about the different modes of transport that we can use. This book can also be used to discuss what they see on their own journeys when on a bus or on a train for example. READ AND SHARE is a unique first library for parents and children that helps build early readers’ confidence. Grouped in four progressive levels, Read and Share books - available individually for the first time - are specially selected for qualities that encourage literacy skills and a love of reading. Four progressive levels - Beginnings, Early Steps, Next Steps, and Taking Off - each including four fabulous picture books

And it leaves us with the thought of what will people remember about us when we die - a thought-provoking experience when you reflect upon that. Do we take the time today to appreciate and spend time with those that have Role-play is a great way to reinforce learning the key story points and here you'll find some handy headbands and masks that your class will love cutting out and wearing. Play a game like ‘I went to market and I bought…’ ‘I went on a train ride and I saw….sheep running off’ ‘I went on a train ride and I saw sheep running off and a shiny red tractor etc…’ Find the rhyme game

influenced and supported us during our life? Do we tell the people we love that we love them? Let the words of this poem be ones that you take to heart. Retell the fantastic story of 'The Train Ride' by June Crebbin with this engaging book-making activity. Use the simple step-by-step guide to turn our printable The Train Ride PDF into a fun zigzag booklet. What a great way to inspire children to write stories about trains and transport and become authors themselves! Designed to be used with children aged between 5 and 7 years, our The Train Ride Reading Comprehension is ideal to use both at home and in the classroom. It’s a great way to assess children’s decoding and comprehension skills. It also helps children to make connections between what they read and what they already know.

Are you reading the well-loved picture book ‘The Train Ride’ by June Crebbin with your class? Or, perhaps it’s one of your favourite books to read with your children at home. No matter the reason, support your little ones to use vocabulary from the story with these The Train Ride Words. This fantastic resource includes ideas for lessons, as well as indoor and outdoor enhancements based on a Train Ride story theme. It also covers each of the seven areas of the EYFS curriculum! Super time saving; it also has relevant resources included. A colourful picture book, following the train journey of a girl and her mother to visit her grandmother.