The title, front-cover illustrations and colours made it very easy to engage the children’s interest. is an easy-to-read funny and imaginative story written in rhyme with illustrations by award-winning David Tazzyman that both compliment and add to the text.

The site was created a few years back with the aim of becoming a high quality sparklebox alternative - helping teachers and parents to create exciting and inspiring learning environments for young children. Encourage pupils to agree or disagree without judging, and move the discussion forward by asking for new thoughts. The philosophical question explored in the story was posed by the British philosopher Thomas Hobbes .It isn’t something I think about often, but in this delightful book that celebrates the differences that make us who we are, I started thinking about it more. He discovers that sometimes he is slow like a snail but he’s not exactly the same, especially when it comes to the shiny backpack.

You may choose to discuss the questions posed in the video now if they weren't discussed during the video. Thank you for the great job you do making Activity Village such a great place for us to find fun learning activities! Pupils could sit in a circle and start a discussion using the questions provided at the end of each part, or you could work with the children to create your own questions.

The paint explosion out of the little guys head, the red face and the clenched hands I know I have seen before and I am sure many little ones will relate to it. Summary: This assembly explores an intriguing philosophical question and is suitable for any time of year. This adaptation of Peter Worley’s 'The If Machine', encourages children to consider the meaning of identity and explores personal memories, experiences and the soul. Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc. They must not be used for commercial purposes and you are not permitted to redistribute them in any way.