This series of worksheets is aimed at KS1 and lower KS2 children. The problems give practice in numeracy and mathematics, helping children to become more fluent with maths involving words and graphs. They will develop mathematical reasoning as they solve word problems set in the context of the ‘Boris the Lost Badger’ story. The resource consists of six worksheets and a leaflet for use by children to record answers. Also included are explanatory notes giving guidance on how to use the resource.Used either in a classroom setting, or as part of an outdoor education experience, this maths links well to work on habitats and animals.

A nine letter phonics trail for outdoor use, based on the Boris the Lost Badger story. Ideal for EYFS and KS1. The trail helps children to discover more about habitats. They can gather information to develop initial sounds and vocabulary for purposeful writing about animals, in particular, badgers. The trail offers a purposeful set of activity ideas to use in a woodland or forest area that can be developed through use of story. An author note explains what to do. There are minimal amounts of preparation required. The trail leaflet and letters to use are all supplied ready to use.

Children use correct tenses, translate from present to past tense. The children summarise the story, taking sections of it, working as groups.

Children identify some punctuation, including speech marks and find contractions in the book. A useful proforma is included for children to evidence the contractions they find.

Children write their own woodland shape poems based on the creatures Boris meets in the book. Useful vocabulary word bank included. Shape templates are also available.

Children develop their inference skills using the text and pictures to complete a simple Character sheet proforma. Children can also learn the vocabulary of the names of the different homes of the creatures in the story.

Introduces the idea of storyboards and using words and drawing to develop story. Sequencing activities with text and some ‘bonus’ Boris illustrations used by the author and illustrator in the development of the book. Children can go on to create their own storyboards and stories.

Once children are familiar with the Boris the Lost Badger book, use this lesson to get them retelling the story orally, encouraging them to use extended descriptions.

In this lesson children are introduced to the story and predict what might go on to happen developing ideas. Useful proformas to guide writing included.

Children develop understanding of fact and fiction and practice question writing about the creatures in the story that could be researched.

Uses questions children have written to find out about information texts and websites and offers practice at using secondary sources. Some example questions are included that you might use.