Primary 2 Read, Write and Count Bag

Please use the links below to access the read-along version of the book:

The Bug Collector by Alex G. Griffiths | Read, Write, Count 2021 – YouTube

The Biggest Story by Sarah Coyle and Dan Taylor | Read, Write, Count 2021 – YouTube

P2 Read, Write, Count Letter to Parents and Carers

Suggested activities:

The Parent Club booklet includes lots of fantastic ideas and activities for each story.

Here are a few more:

The Bug Collector:

•  George likes to look at the patterns, shapes and colours of the insects. Choose an insect with an interesting pattern and create a collage to
  replicate it.
• Explore the national wildlife database through iRecord and see what bugs other people have found in your area. Can you make a tally chart of different bugs you can find in your garden or whilst out a walk.
• Drawing a bug is a great way to get to know them! Research, look closely and draw a bug of your choice.
• Use junk in your house to create your own insect and create a fact file about it.
• A lot of the bugs in the book have important jobs that contribute to the world’s ecosystem. Can you choose a bug or animal and find out about the important jobs they have?

If you enjoyed this book you may also enjoy:

• • • Luna Loves Art by Joseph Coelh
    • Twist and Hop Minibeast Bop by Guy Parker-Rees and Tony Mitto

The Biggest Story:

• Watch the author of the book talk about the book through “Create Your Own Story With Sarah Coyle” on You Tube and follow her prompts to help you to discuss the story together: Create your own story with Sarah Coyle – YouTube
• Errol has to use his magnifying glass to see the ants close up however some of the animals are much larger than he is. Sort the animals in the book into size order. Check to see if you are right by researching the size of each animal.
• Just like Errol you could make up a story to tell others. Can you create a comic strip of your story and bring it into school to share with your class.

If you enjoyed this book you may also enjoy:

• • • The Prince The Witch, The Thief and the Bears
      by Alistair Chisholm and Jez Tuya
    • My Dad is a Grizzly Bear by Swapna Haddow and Dapo Adeola

Useful links to help you use the resources from the bag:

• Using the shape shuffle cards

Useful Parent Club links:

Parent Club Scotland is a fantastic online resource for parents that includes a range of advice and guidance on all things associated with being a parent or carer.

• Screen-free activities
• Help with Maths homework
• Help with Spelling homework