Stanley's Stick

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As you read the story aloud pause to talk about the illustrations and what’s happening; for example think together about where Stanley and his family might be going in the first double page picture or how he feels when he is ‘stickless’. Stanley's Stick is a teaming-up of hefty talents - glorious poet John Hegley and award-winning illustrator Neal Layton. After hearing the story a few times, children will get to know it well, especially with the repetition. You could print the pictures and stick them into a small note book or fold and staple some sheets of paper together – or even sew them down the centre.

Your child could tell you about the pictures and you could use what they say to make captions like a photo album. I asked Dylan why he likes the book and he said "because the stick can be anything you want it to be like Stanley did". CHARCOAL LEAF ART- Charcoal is a super medium for kids to explore the shape, texture and patterns of leaves.We also spent some time looking for fairy houses, balancing on logs and throwing sticks into the 'sea' of bluebells. We're sharing one of our easy and fun autumn crafts today that we've done several tines over the years and even younger kids can get involved.

English Year 1: Understand both the books they can already read accurately and fluently and those that they listen to by drawing on what they already know or on background information and vocabulary provided by the teacher; discussing the significance of the title and events; making inferences on the basis of what is being said and done; and predicting what might happen on the basis of what has been read so far. Many Hamilton units come with interactive Grammar Presentations integrated into the overall teaching and textual context. Sticks can also be used for games as well, such as for making flags or drawing pictures in the sand. You will find many creative activities based on each book to make reading even more enjoyable and interactive. Dino-Dig Excavation Kit for Dinos Dramatic Play Activity: "Perfect for sand play, our kit includes 24 plastic dino skeletons that are great for hiding in sand…plus 4 sturdy sieves and brushes to scoop, sift and dust off each dinosaur—and make exciting discoveries again and again!

For example, this set of Autumn Colouring Sheets contain a variety of colouring resources that fit a similar theme and can be used for classroom displays. See if you can find a stick or sticks like Stanley’s in the park or woods so your child can experiment with some of the ideas in the book or invent some more ways to play with sticks themselves. Dry sticks can be used to make a campfire, and there are lots of tools that can be made using sticks, such as skewers for cooking food and hammers for setting up a tent. On finishing the book he immediately wanted to make a fishing rod and began 'fishing' off the bench in the garden.

There are lots of other ways that this resource can be used in a lesson, those are just some examples. See if you can remember all the ways Stanley plays with his stick, talk about this together and look through the book to see if you have remembered them all.Teaching Approach B: Questions in this section are the same as in Teaching Approach A, but are organised into several smaller groups. This resource has been organised in two different ways to give teachers flexibility with the way the text is covered. This resource is easily printable on A4 paper and contains blank space that students can use for writing or drawing. Encourage them tell it to you in their own words, perhaps using some words or phrases from the story, turning the pages, lifting the flaps and using the pictures to help them. Age 3-7 This enjoyable picture bookhas a simple message: ‘fantastick’ fun can be had with a stick found in the woods or on the beach.

The endless uses to which he puts this natural object are wittily and affectionately described in often alliterative and always playful prose, the humour reflected in the collage illustrations. Each group of questions is focused on a smaller part of the text to allow the text to be covered in sections over time. English Year 2: Develop pleasure in reading, motivation to read, vocabulary and understanding by discussing and clarifying the meanings of words, linking new meanings to known vocabulary. English Year 2: Understand both the books that they can already read accurately and fluently and those that they listen to by answering and asking questions; making inferences on the basis of what is being said and done; and predicting what might happen on the basis of what has been read so far. Give your child a large piece of paper to draw pictures of Stanley playing with his stick in different ways.Invite the children to share significant people, places or tasks and to share the emotions they induce. I love the fact that it captures what children do so naturally when they have a chance to just play with simple things and gave us a good reason to get out in the woods -free fun! There are lots of other resources that relate to sticks that you can download and use in your lesson plan. We inevitably had to bring home a 'small' collection for the garden and no doubt they will take on other lives.