Besides pointing out the benefits of sound structural engineering - bricks beat straw! - these activities are a fun way to help literacy and creative development. They are based on the Pigbox kit from the Computer Kids website on www.computerkidsonline.com. The kit contains a collection of language and literacy activities linked to the story of the Three Little Pigs. Children use a story-box template to prepare - with your help - their own written version of the traditional story and colouring templates to prepare stand-up characters for oral storytelling.
The story box
This file can be opened in Microsoft Word or Textease. It has been designed for four- to six-year-olds, enabling them to tell their own version of the Three Little Pigs. Children will need support from an adult for the activity but it provides an opportunity to introduce both keyboard and story- writing skills. As a first step, help the child type their name in the front panel of the story box - position the cursor in the name panel and ask them to copy- type their name from handwritten slips of paper.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
