Jane Hissey's Jolly Tall (Red Fox, 4.99) is one of the series of 'Old Bear' stories. In this tale, a big box arrives, leaving the toys puzzled about its contents. They soon discover that a toy giraffe is inside, but how do they get such a tall new playmate out of the box?
Adult-led activity Out of the box?
Share the story with the children.
Key learning intentions
Listen to and join in with stories in small groups
Use talk to connect ideas, explain what is happening and anticipate what might happen next
Show care and concern for others
Adult-child ratio 1: whole group
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