Somebody Swallowed Stanley

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Somebody Swallowed Stanley

Somebody Swallowed Stanley

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The blue balloon in the story takes the little boy and his dog Kipper on an exciting journey into space. Where might the magical blue balloon take you? Working either individually or in very small groups, talk to the children about imaginary journeys. Record their narratives, and provide dressing-up clothes and props to reflect their ideas so they can act out and further develop their journeys. Take photographs, scribe the children’s words and turn them into a book of stories to share with the whole group. Learn about the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling waste. How can we encourage people to do more of this?

Use publishing software to teach people why it is important to reuse plastic bags instead of buying new ones every time we go to the shops.Understanding the World ELG: People, Culture and Communities. Explain some similarities and differences between life in this country and life in other countries, drawing on knowledge from stories, non-fiction texts and – when appropriate – maps. Children can also make better sense of challenging ideas when they’re introduced within a meaningful context. The important message embedded within Somebody Swallowed Stanley has far greater impact on children because it is presented via a fun and interesting story. This thought-provoking picture book charts the eventful journey made by Stanley, a discarded plastic carrier bag, who is swept into the sea. As he drifts through the ocean waves, he is mistaken for a jellyfish and swallowed by a series of unsuspecting animals.

The author, environmental expert Sarah Roberts, is well placed to deliver this important message about plastic pollution, but she has also created a poignant narrative with a deft lightness of touch that will charm children as well as educate them. Understanding the World ELG: People, Culture and Communities. Describe their immediate environment using knowledge from observation, discussion, stories, non-fiction texts and maps. Understanding the World ELG: The Natural World. Understand some important processes and changes in the natural world around them, including the seasons and changing states of matter. Rewrite the story (or a part of it) in the form of a playscript. What would Stanley and the animals say? Understanding the World ELG: Past and Present. Talk about the lives of the people around them and their roles in society.At the end of the story, Stanley is turned into a kite. Make a list of the different ways you could reuse an old plastic bag Understanding the World ELG: The Natural World. Understand some important processes and changes in the natural world around them, including the seasons and changing states of matter. Expressive Arts and Design ELG: Creating with Materials. Make use of props and materials when role playing characters in narratives and stories. Along with characters and endings, the setting plays an important part in a story. Focus on the illustrations in a picture book to help children identify where the narrative events are taking place. Understanding the World ELG: The Natural World. Know some similarities and differences between the natural world around

Skilful picture book makers have the capacity to present difficult subject matters with subtlety and a light touch; for example, the author/illustrator of Amazing cleverly communicates that the little boy’s wheelchair is both unimportant (it’s never mentioned in words) and central to his active life (it appears in every picture). This story is written by Sarah Roberts, who is an animal behaviourist and wildlife expert. Think of some questions that you would like to ask her. This video gives more information about Sarah and her work: Understanding the World ELG The Natural World. Know some similarities and differences between the natural world around them and contrasting environments, drawing on their experiences and what has been read in class.Somebody Swallowed Stanley is a gorgeously illustrated book with a critical message—highly recommended. Plan a party for dragons, then break out the balloons, explore shapes and numbers, and learn why plastic bags don’t belong in the sea, suggests Hilary White… Amazing Make a recycling diary for your home to record the different types (and amounts) of waste that you recycle in a week. Understanding the World ELG: People, Culture and Communities. Describe their immediate environment using knowledge from observation, discussion, stories, non-fiction texts and maps There are a number of similes in the story (e.g. as rough as barnacles, as vast as a cave). Can you think of any others?



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