The Gruffalo Spring and Summer Nature Trail
Gruffalo Explorers Series
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What’s inside...
This engaging book takes young readers on a journey through the seasons with the beloved character, the Gruffalo. As spring and summer bloom, children are encouraged to explore the natural world, spotting plants, animals, and various seasonal changes alongside the Gruffalo's child. Calling all nature explorers! Grab your wellies and learn all about the natural world around you with this colorful spotter guide. The Gruffalo Spring and Summer Nature Trail is packed with fun spring and summer themed outdoor activities and hundreds of stickers - a brilliant book for all the family. This activity book is the perfect size for even the youngest nature lovers and fans of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved Gruffalo. It's full of great activities that are based around seeing and engaging with nature and the outside world. The Gruffalo Spring and Summer Nature Trail is a fun sticker activity book about stopping, seeing, listening and collecting in a way that's accessible and fun, with activities that link into the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) of the curriculum.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What new things did the Gruffalo learn about nature in the spring and summer?
How do the animals in the book behave differently with the changing seasons?
What are some ways the Gruffalo’s world in the book is similar to where we live? Can you spot any of the same plants or animals?
If you could ask the Gruffalo one question about his nature trail, what would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing your own favorite season and why, encouraging your child to do the same.
While reading, pause at new plant or animal and discuss its features or role in nature, linking it to similar life in your own environment.
After reading, take a nature walk to see if you can spot any of the plants or animals mentioned, making direct connections to the story.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book, discussing the reasons for their choice as they draw.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Exploration and Curiosity
Explanation: The Gruffalo Spring and Summer Nature Trail encourages children to step outside and explore the natural world, mirroring the characters' journey through various environments.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to interact with nature, observe seasonal changes, and learn about different species in their own environment.
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: The book teaches children to admire and respect wildlife and natural settings, emphasizing gentle interaction with nature.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the importance of preserving natural habitats and being considerate towards wildlife during their outdoor activities.
Example Lesson: Observation Skills
Explanation: As characters in the book observe details about the world around them, children learn to enhance their observational skills and appreciate the finer details of the natural world.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in academic settings and nurtures a scientific spirit by promoting meticulous attention to detail.
Example Lesson: Seasonal Changes
Explanation: The book covers phenomena occurring in spring and summer, educating children on how seasons affect the environment and its inhabitants.
Real-World Application: Children can relate these changes to what they see around them, fostering a deeper understanding of the world and its cyclical nature.
Example Lesson: Collaboration and Social Skills
Explanation: Through the interactions between characters, the book subtly teaches the importance of working together and communicating effectively.
Real-World Application: These lessons translate directly to better teamwork and communication skills in school projects and other social interactions.