David Attenborough: My First David Attenborough (34) (Little People, BIG DREAMS)

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These colouring sheets contain pictures from the Little People, Big Dreams series. These series contain autobiographical tales of well-known inspirational figures. You can use these books in your lessons to teach children about different famous figures throughout history. Take a look at our full range of Little People, Big Dreams resources here. Looking for more resources about David Attenborough? Overall, this isn't one of the best books in this series, but it isn't one of the worst, either. I think it'll mostly appeal to kids who know who David Attenborough is, though; the book, unfortunately, doesn't make him come across as all that interesting (perhaps because there's no mention of conflict or of anything that he had to overcome). Welcome to the new home of Little People, Big Dreams, the best-selling biography series for kids by Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara.

This David Attenborough Word Search is the perfect way to give your learners’ brain a workout! It’s a great conversation starter for discussions about climate change, and also giving children the opportunity to practise vital skills such as problem solving and observational skills. David Attenborough Word Search. This fun word search will help you test your learners’ knowledge of David Attenborough. This resource is perfect as a starting or finishing activity.David Attenborough Fact File. This resource is great for teaching your children all about David Attenborough’s life. Allow your child to practice their reading skills as they learn all about his amazing life. Now with more than 8 million copies sold worldwide, the series continues to grow and expand, introducing children around the world to artists, trailblazers, and dreamers who each made a big impact in the world around them.

After introducing children to Sir David Attenborough with the Little People, Big Dreams book, you can use this activity to plan an interview with him! If your learners had the opportunity to meet Sir David, what would they like to ask him? Children can use this beautifully illustrated template to plan their interview and note down each question. Afterwards, why not research each question and answer them from his point of view? This is a book I will certainly consider for use in the classroom, perhaps with our eco-council and when learning about different parts of the natural world using clips from Attenborough documentaries.

What is David Attenborough famous for?

This delightful edition to the little book: BIG DREAMS collection focuses on Sir David Attenborough and his life’s works surrounding animals and our planet. I have long admired David Attenborough and was excited to discover that he is now the subject of one of the Little People Big Dreams series. Would you like even more fun activities like this? Browse our entire library of Little People, Big Dreams: David Attenborough resources here. Fascinating facts about Sir David Attenborough: Not only does the fact file teach learners all about Attenborough’s amazing life, but it’s also a great way to develop their reading skills too! Why not have children work in pairs to read the fact file and come up with some questions for their partner to answer? What an engaging way to develop critical thinking and comprehension skills! Are there any other David Attenborough resources?

Join David Attenborough on a remarkable journey into the natural world and discover fascinating facts about this renowned naturalist and broadcaster: Some may judge that someone like David Attenborough was born into privilege which gave him an unfair advantage. I've read many books from the Little People, Big Dreams series by Isabel Sánchez Vegara, but I believe this is my favourite so far. And I can pinpoint exactly why: This persons history- David Attenborough's - resonates with me. So far, I found the stories entertaining and enjoyed that I was learning new things, which is always a plus. But a person wishing to spend their life with animals I can understand. This book would be a great addition to everyone’s library. It is a great way to introduce children to David Attenborough and issues of the environment. This book also lends itself nicely to introducing children to reading for meaning and comprehension.

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To bring you this fun-filled word search, we’ve teamed up with Little People, Big Dreams. Together, we’ve created an engaging puzzle featuring 12 words about the life and work of David Attenborough. Some of these words include:

David Attenborough has narrated and presented numerous award-winning documentaries, bringing the wonders of nature to millions of viewers worldwide. Five stars. This would make a superlative reading circle book, classroom library book, or gift. Sir David Attenborough is an intelligent and accomplished spokesman for conservation and our lovely planet and this book is a nice introduction to his life and work for the youngest generation.

What other resources can I find about David Attenborough?

Why not get started with our David Attenborough Fact File? This beautifully illustrated worksheet tells children everything they need to know about Sir David Attenborough. It tells the story of his life from a child all the way through to his most recent programmes and documentaries. The sights and smells. The touch and sounds within the environment, the chance to meet and understand animals in their own environment. Are you learning all about Sir David Attenborough with your class this term? Or perhaps your little ones at home are big Attenborough fans. Either way, we’re here to help children learn more about this brilliant broadcaster with our David Attenborough Interview Worksheet. Everywhere are animals where there don't need to be some. One picture shows Sir Attenborough in a library, and in the seat across from hin, placed on multiple cushions, sits a chameleon. The part about animals being entertaining guests in television studios made me laugh, and I badly needed that. The spread including animals that have been named after Sir Attenborough impressed me.