The Hodgeheg - Teacher Instructions

The Hodgeheg Teacher Instructions pack, curated by KS2Gems in 2022, provides a versatile collection of ideas and activities tailored to enhance the reading experience of the book in question. Teachers are advised to judiciously select from the array of activities included in the pack to best meet the unique needs of their class and to complement other subjects being taught. Recognizing that it would not be feasible to cover every activity, the pack is designed to offer flexibility and is structured with suggestions for each chapter of the book.

Activities can be adapted for use with shorter excerpts if the entire chapter is not being read, ensuring relevance to the specific content covered in class. The pack also includes ideas that can be incorporated into foundation subjects, which can be utilized at different stages of the book as deemed appropriate by the teacher. The key principle is to choose activities that fit seamlessly into the class schedule and enhance learning. Teachers are encouraged to augment the pack with their own creative ideas to tailor the learning experience to their class's dynamics. The resource aims to motivate and inspire children, acknowledging that each class is unique. Additionally, the pack comes with a Reading Skills sheet that aligns the activities with the objectives of the English National Curriculum, and the book can be integrated with Topic Overviews available on the website, focusing on themes such as 'Animal Antics' and 'Amazing Animals'.