Puff, the Magic Dragon
Caroline Petherbridge enters the land called Honalee to teach children that everyone has to grow up one day with some Puff, the Magic Dragon activities
By Caroline Petherbridge — Creative Director of Sparkle Education
32 of the best websites
We at ChildEd PLUS have been busy scouring the internet for the best websites to use in the KS1 classroom. Here are the results…
By Charlotte Ronalds — Deputy Editor, Child EDucation PLUS
Interactive advent calendar activities
Count down to Christmas with your class using our exclusive online advent calendar
By Nina Filipek — Freelance education writer
Also this month
More great articles published this month.
This month's resources
Skating Rink poster - teachers' notes
Ideas to help you to make the most of the A2 poster of the painting Skating Rink, Central Park, New York by Judy Joel. See A2 poster in the November 2007 issue of Child Education PLUS.
Exploring the poster - teachers' notes
Teachers’ notes to help you make the most of the poster illustration taken from the children’s book Puff the Magic Dragon. Encourage the children to share ideas on weather conditions, the boat, the sea creatures and their journey. See A2 poster November issue Child Education PLUS.
Excited sounding story extract
Hear Alison Davies in action as she reads a short story with excitement. For Alison’s top storytelling tips see page 28 of Child Education PLUS November
Interactive: Can you guess what it is yet?
Train those brains with this selection of cross-curricular challenges. See page 53 of Child Education PLUS November for more information
Spooky sounding story extract
Hear Alison Davies in action as she reads a short story and makes it sound spooky. For Alison’s top storytelling tips see page 28 of Child Education PLUS November
The Gingery Boy - Lively Jig
Use this lively jig, provided by Shoo Fly Publishing, to accompany your classroom performance of The Gingery Boy from Child Education PLUS November
The Gingery Boy worksheets
These worksheets accompany The Gingery Boy activities from pages 48-49 of Child Education PLUS November
What were you thinking?
What were you thinking is a series of games to help your class warm up their grey cells. See Child Education PLUS November for more information
'Skating in the Park' Day - teachers' notes
The Skating in the Park poster gives lots of scope for cross-curricular activities – why not enjoy them altogether in a special fun day using these great activity ideas. See A2 poster in the November 2007 issue of Child Education PLUS.
Other resources this month
- Letter from the artist
- The Midnight Party Mystery - story
- Painting tips from the artist
- Journey across the sea - teachers' notes
- Journey across the sea - packing your bag
- Journey across the sea - The Destination
- Interactive advent calendar
- Midnight Party Mystery - worksheets
- Through the keyhole -- Dragon's lair
Latest news
Children’s chance for a takeover 23 Nov 2007
Children will be taking over jobs and organisations as part of the 11 MILLION takeover day
Schools to make sweet music 21 Nov 2007
New government campaign to encourage music education in schools
‘Not a bad place to grow up’ 20 Nov 2007
Children growing up in Britain today are not worse off than previous generations
Ukuleles make a comeback! 9 Nov 2007
Surprise as much-mocked instrument proves a hit with children
Test results for third of primary students wrong 6 Nov 2007
As many as one in three primary school children are given the wrong marks in national tests, according to a major research study.
This month's calendar
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| International Literacy Day | National Year of Reading | Big Bug Hunt |
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