Primary 1 Bookbug Family Bag

Contents of the Bookbug Primary 1 Family Bag

To listen to the books aloud at home please use the links below:

(Most activities will require the support of an adult)

Inch and Grub:

- - Design a jumper for Inch and Grub, using natural materials if you can.
  - Read the story together and have a go at adding caveman expression when Inch and Grub are speaking to each other.
  - Build a tower using items in your house. Challenge someone in your house to see who can build the tallest tower.
  - Design an invention to help you in the house or in school.
  - Inch and Grub are best friends. Draw your best friend and write 3 things that make them a good friend.

Arlo: The lion who couldn’t sleep:

- - Arlo struggles to sleep. Can you draw 6 pictures that show 6 main parts of your daily routine?
  - Research more information about owls and lions . E.g. What do they eat? Where do they live?
  - Design a bed for Arlo using junk materials in your house.
  - Yoga can help people fall asleep. Have a go at some yoga by following the link: Cosmic Kids Yoga – YouTube
  - Have a go at drawing Arlo by following the instructions within this link. Videos – Catherine Rayner – Authors Live Catherine Rayner – BBC

My First Book of Woodland Animals

- - Use the book to help you record/talk about what animals you can see on a nature walk.
  - Discuss which animals might get eaten by other animals in the book. Have a go at making simple food chains for different animals.
  - Build a bug hotel, or plant native flowers to encourage insects to visit your garden.
  - Write a fact profile for an animal not included in the book. It could be an exotic animal, a pet, or an animal you might find in a local park or nature reserve.