Use this story planner to help with story structure when writing or telling stories.

Cut out the sentences and arrange the main events of Tao and the Kingdom of Pearls in the correct order.

Look at how colours can be linked to words and talk about the shades of meaning.

Use our 'Sea words' resource sheet for looking at shades of meaning with words describing different kinds of waves.

This issue’s radio play All hands on deck, finds time traveller Amadeus Jones taking a trip to the 16th century where he meets Sir Walter Raleigh. 

Use this activity sheet to help children have a better understanding of our ocean's currents.

Help tell the tale of the plucky ducks with this slideshow.

Our ‘Duckumentary roles’ resource sheets give fictional accounts of the 'Plucky ducks' story from the points of view of some of the key players. 

Discuss the different coastlines in this slideshow, each with its own inspiration for literacy.

Put on some sea sounds and imagine you are sitting on a warm beach, far away. Close your eyes and listen to the sound of gentle waves lapping at the shore. Now look at our beautiful beach images.

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