The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark – Health and Wellbeing Activities
This is a well known and well loved story about a baby owl who seeks help to overcome his fear of the dark. Find a link to the story here You Tube – The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark.
Watch the video and try out some of these activities.
Can you help Plop?
CfE Es and Os HWB 0-02a
Plop was afraid of the dark but speaking to his family and people he met helped him overcome his fears. If you met Plop and he said that he didn’t like the dark. What would you say to him?
Draw a picture of yourself and Plop talking. Your illustration should give clues about your answer to his question. In the book, the man with the telescope told Plop that, ‘Dark is wonderful.’ The picture shows a wonderful night sky. The black cat told Plop that, ‘Dark is beautiful.’ The picture shows the beautiful rooftops spread out in front of Plop and the cat.
Have a Cookout
CfE Es and Os HWB 0-14a
Have a cookout like the scouts in the story, sing some songs! Some suggestions are provided
Try out the NT How to bake campfire bread recipe or cook a favourite recipe together in the kitchen.
It is important that you and your child risk assess and plan your activity together.
CfE Es and Os HWB 0-16
Discuss what you need to get reaady in advance of your cookout. Do you need to gather together bowls, cutlery, mats to sit on? Do you need to do some shopping?
How are we going to keep ourselves safe around the campfire/in the kitchen?
Here are some are general tips on campfire safety.
Make a safety to do list (for outdoors or indoors) before you begin your cooking session.
