Dan’s Dog Runs - Activity Pack

"Dan's Dog Runs" is an engaging activity pack that encourages children to practice their reading and spelling skills. Illustrated by Annalisa Jones and authored by Sally Anne Jones, this publication by Guinea Pig Education is a delightful resource for young learners. The booklet is designed with the intention for children to read aloud to an adult, helping them sound out each word and improve their literacy. Parents are prompted to support their child's learning by calling out words from the story, allowing the child to spell them in a spelling workbook, and then rewarding their efforts, perhaps with stickers, to motivate and celebrate their progress.

The story features a spotty dog named Zack, known as the plum pudding dog, who showcases his unique abilities despite not being able to play football due to his unbending metallic legs. The narrative follows Zack and other characters, including Dan and an alien named Zoggy, through a series of adventures involving squelchy grass, a pond, and a potential mishap with a tablet that must not get wet. As the tale unfolds, children are introduced to various spelling rules, such as adding 'ing' to words and changing 'y' to 'ies' or 'ied' for the third person. The activity pack provides lists of words for children to practice spelling, enhancing their understanding of letter sounds and word construction.