Smartie The Penguin

Target Audience Foundation Stage & KS1 Lesson Aim Pupils will hear the story of Smartie the Penguin and answer associated questions throughout the story to help Smartie make the best decisions whilst on the internet. Pupils will learn a simple safety message in the form of a song, which will be repeated on several occasions. Learning Objectives To be able to understand the importance of asking for help from an adult when on the internet.

Curriculum Links Early Learning Areas Communication and Listening and attention: children listen attentively in a range of situations. They language listen to stories, accurately anticipating key events and respond to what they hear with relevant comments, questions or actions. They give their attention to what others say and respond appropriately, while engaged in another activity.

Understanding: children follow instructions involving several ideas or actions. They answer ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions about their experiences and in response to stories or events.

Speaking: children express themselves effectively, showing awareness of listeners’ needs. They use past, present and future forms accurately when talking about events that have happened or are to happen in the future. They develop their own narratives and explanations by connecting ideas or events. Literacy Reading: children read and understand simple sentences. They use phonic knowledge to decode regular words and read them aloud accurately. They also read some common irregular words. They demonstrate understanding when talking with others about what they have read.

Writing: children use their phonic knowledge to write words in ways which match their spoken sounds. They also write some irregular common words. They write simple sentences which can be read by themselves and others. Some words are spelt correctly and others are phonetically plausible. Personal, social and Self-confidence and self-awareness: children are confident to try new activities, emotional and say why they like some activities more than others. They are development confident to speak in a familiar group, will talk about their ideas, and will choose the resources they need for their chosen activities. They say when they do or don’t need help.

Managing feelings and behaviour: children talk about how they and others show feelings, talk about their own and others’ behaviour, and its consequences, and know that some behaviour is unacceptable.

Making relationships: children play co-operatively, taking turns with others. They take account of one another’s ideas about how to organise their activity. They show sensitivity to others’ needs and feelings, and form positive relationships with adults and other children. Expressive arts and Exploring and using media and materials: children sing songs, make music and design dance, and experiment with ways of changing them. They safely use and explore a variety of materials, tools and techniques, experimenting with colour, design, texture, form and function. Understanding the People and communities: children talk about past and present events in their own World lives and in the lives of family members. They know that other children don’t always enjoy the same things, and are sensitive to this. They know about similarities and differences between themselves and others, and among families, Smartie The Penguin

communities and traditions.

The world: children know about similarities and differences in relation to places, objects, materials and living things. They talk about the features of their own immediate environment and how environments might vary from one another.

Technology: children recognise that a range of technology is used in places such as homes and schools. They select and use technology for particular purposes.

Curriculum Area Strands: KS1 English Spoken language:

 listen and respond appropriately to adults and their peers  ask relevant questions to extend their understanding and knowledge  articulate and justify answers, arguments and opinions  participate in discussions, presentations, performances, role play, improvisations and debates

Reading  apply phonic knowledge and skills as the route to decode words  develop pleasure in reading, motivation to read, vocabulary and understanding by: - listening to and discussing a wide range of poems, stories and non- fiction at a level beyond that at which they can read independently - being encouraged to link what they read or hear read to their own experiences - recognising and joining in with predictable phrases and simple recurring literary language in stories and poetry - participate in discussion about what is read to them, taking turns and listening to what others say - explain clearly their understanding of what is read to them Computing Use technology safely, respectfully, and responsibly - keeping personal information private; recognise acceptable/unacceptable behaviour; identify where to go for help and support when they have concerns about content or contact on the internet or other online technologies. Music  Use their voices expressively and creatively by singing songs and speaking chants and rhymes  experiment with, create, select and combine sounds using the inter- related dimensions of music Art  Use a range of materials creatively to design and make products  Use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination

Timing: 20 – 25 mins (then shorter follow up Key Vocabulary: activities) FS, Y1, Y2: internet, online, tablet, pop-up, website Preparation: Read the story of Smartie the Y1, Y2: cyberbullying, block, report Penguin beforehand and ensure that you have the Y2: mute, in-app spending “time to chat” questions ready to read at the correct Organisation: Whole class for story then smaller moments groups for activities carousel Resources: Smartie PowerPoint presentation online (for either Foundation Stage, Year 1 or Year 2), “time to chat” questions, and any further materials you need for the supporting activities you choose

Lesson Outline Starter Explain to the children that they are going to be thinking about 5 minutes Smartie The Penguin

the internet and different types of technology. Start by asking some simple ‘show-of-hand’ questions: Who has used a computer/laptop at home? Who has a tablet at home, or has played on one? Who likes to play games online? Who has an Xbox / Wii / Nintendo DS / PSP / PlayStation etc.? Who has been on the internet before? What are their favourite websites and why do they like them? Who watches TV online? (Year 2 may have a better understanding of on demand TV services) Suggested These could be done as a carousel or you could choose a Suggested follow up different one for each day of the week to make this into a timings activities min-topic 1 Create a picture / collage using a range of different materials to At teacher’s represent your favourite character, or favourite moment in the discretion story 2 Complete one of the additional Smartie colouring sheets “ “ 3 Create a Smartie the Penguin (or Penguin family) junk model 4 Draw a portrait of the adult that you would ask for help if you “ “ needed it online. A decorated self-made frame could then be created for this picture 5 Create a poster (either hand drawn or using a design “ “ programme) with Smartie’s song on it, and teach the song to someone at home! 6 Create a Penguin mask, sock puppet, or 3D figure (e.g. a “ “ plasticine model) of your favourite character 7 Put the Smartie the Penguin song to music using a range of “ “ instruments, either as a class or in small groups. Why not create an additional verse too? 8 Role play and retell the story in your own words – this could be “ “ photographed or filmed, with props and costumes in small groups 9 Create a cartoon story board to retell the story “ “ 10 Create an animation with plasticine models to retell the story and “ “ film it for your school website.

Suggested “Book bag notes” for your class to take home

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