'Tilly the Turtle’s Big Trip' - Literacy Activity Pack (Ages 6–10)

Bring literacy to life with this engaging, pond themed activity pack!
“Tilly the Turtle’s Big Trip” is a gentle, beautifully simplified story designed to support young readers and children with additional needs, especially those participating in July Provision or 1:1 home tutoring.

This resource is perfect for:

Primary students aged 6–10
Children with SEN (e.g., ASD, Dyslexia, SLCN)
Home-based tutors or July Provision teachers
Parents supporting reading and writing skills
What is included:

Short Story: A calming, accessible story about overcoming fear and being brave
Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Multiple choice + open-ended questions
Writing Prompts: Sentence starters to build expressive writing
Creative Drawing Task: Supports story recall and expression
Vocabulary Match Activity: Key story words + visual matching
Mini Word Wall / Flashcards: Print-friendly visuals to build vocabulary
Skills Targeted:

Reading comprehension
Writing and sentence construction
Vocabulary development
Emotional literacy and social storytelling
Fine motor (drawing and matching)
Another variation called '“Sam the Scared Seahorse” here:
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-sam-the-scared-seahorse-literacy-activity-pack-ages-6-10-13264658