‘Pom Pom And Her Buddy’ A Fun Writing And Drawing Activity (6 years +) - Activity Pack

'Pom Pom and Her Buddy' is an engaging activity pack designed for children aged 6 and above that combines storytelling with creative writing and drawing tasks. In this activity, children follow the adventures of Pom Pom, a thoughtful dog who appreciates the beauty of nature, as she explores a common with her new spotty friend. The journey takes them down an overgrown path filled with wild grasses and flowers, through a dense wood with brambles and tree stumps, and eventually to a heathland adorned with purple flowers. Children are encouraged to engage with the natural world by naming additional wildflowers like gorse, thistle, and clover, identifying trees such as silver birch, oak, and pine, and unscrambling letters to discover birds like the 'kpowodecer'.

As part of the activities, kids are prompted to draw the common, complete with flora, fauna, and the two canine characters. The narrative also delves into the dynamics between Pom Pom and the 'naughty dog', revealing how they became friends through their owners' friendship. However, the story takes a dramatic turn when Pom Pom is injured and has to visit the vet, leading to a dialogue exercise where children can express emotions through the characters' conversation. The pack further includes a sequencing task to arrange the events of Pom Pom's story, a creative writing challenge to compose a newspaper report, and prompts to explore the feelings of both dogs when they encounter the dog that bit Pom Pom. The activity culminates in a drawing task where children illustrate the dogs' picnic scene and reflect on themes of forgiveness and friendship.