Reception · Ages 4–5
Fidget’s Sound-and-Seek
Follow Fidget’s clues, discover little treasures and make a map for another explorer.
35–40 minutes
Download Reception packFree PDF · A4 · 10 pages
See the activities & learning outcomesA story. A question. Something to create.
Three ready-to-use workshops for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. Enjoy the story, try an idea and make something together.
Choose your class’s adventure
Free teacher packs, printable activities and illustrated resources. No sign-up, screen or purchased book needed.
Year 1 · Ages 5–6
Mr Giraffe’s Rainbow Poetry Club
Become a poet and a thoughtful listener, with playful rhyme cards and a class poetry book.
45–50 minutes
Download Year 1 packFree PDF · A4 · 10 pages
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Year 2 · Ages 6–7
The Baldrus Fair Games Laboratory
Investigate a suspiciously uneven game, rewrite its rules and test what makes play fair and welcoming.
60 minutes
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See the activities & learning outcomesYear groups and curriculum connections use England’s EYFS and KS1 terminology. Each pack includes support, stretch and alternatives to speaking or performing in front of the class.
With the author
Bring the story to life together.
These workshops can be led by your teacher or developed into an author visit with D. C. R. James. Tell us your year groups, pupil numbers and what you would like to explore.
Session length, group sizes, accessibility requirements and the timetable are agreed with the school before booking. Optional signed-book orders can be discussed.