Billy and the Minpins - Teacher Instructions

The "Billy and the Minpins" resource pack, created by KS2Gems in 2022, is a comprehensive toolkit designed to enhance the teaching and enjoyment of this book within the classroom. It offers an array of ideas and activities tailored to each chapter of the book, though it is not expected that teachers will complete every single activity suggested. Instead, educators are encouraged to handpick those activities that best align with the needs of their students and integrate seamlessly with other subjects being taught.

Organised for flexibility, the pack allows teachers to adapt the activities to suit shorter excerpts if full chapters are not covered, ensuring relevance to the passages read. The activities extend beyond literature, with ideas for foundation subjects that can be implemented at various points in the book. The guiding principle is to use the activities at the most opportune moments for the class’s unique rhythm. Teachers are invited to augment the pack with their own creative ideas, tailoring the learning experience to the specific dynamics and interests of their students. The pack also includes a Reading Skills sheet, which correlates the activities with the objectives of the English National Curriculum, providing a structured approach to developing key reading skills.