Super stories: Tales in the country park
About the workshop
- Where?: Oakwell Hall Country Park
- Who?: Foundation stage and KS1
- National curriculum area: Supports key elements of the EYFS Curriculum in communication and language, literacy, understanding the world and expressive arts, as well as KS1 science and literacy elements.
- Cost: £260 (full day visit from 10am - 2:30pm)
Dive into one of your favourite stories and be immersed in the world of wonderful characters. To discuss using other books please contact us.
What to expect on the day:
Choose from the below options to create a bespoke visit for your students:
- Superworm by Julia Donaldson: Activities include reading the story together, a mini-beast safari, games, a worn investigation, make a superhero crown and create your own story.
- We're Going On a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen: Activities include reading the story together, a habitat walk, sound investigations, make a bear hat and create your 'Oakwell Hunt' story.
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle: Activities include reading the book together, mini beasts activity, plants activity, texture hunt, inspired art and make your own caterpillar cocoon.
- The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson: Activities include reading the book together, a nature walk, habitat hunt and make the Gruffalo using twigs/branches.
- The Bog Baby by Jeanne Willis: Activities include reading the book, pond dipping, plant hunters and make your own bog baby.
Learning outcomes
This workshop will encourage students to be confident in the outdoors, improving their literacy through reading and linking their learning to the environment and wider world.
