Bring creativity, imagination, and a love of nature into your classroom with this comprehensive resource bundle inspired by The Extraordinary Gardener by Sam Boughton.

Perfect for KS1, this engaging pack is designed to support high-quality literacy, creative thinking, and cross-curricular learning. Through carefully planned lessons and ready-to-use resources, children will explore themes of perseverance, individuality, and the power of imagination.

What’s included:

• Detailed lesson plans linked to the story
• Engaging literacy activities (writing prompts, sequencing, retelling)
• Vocabulary and comprehension resources
• Creative tasks and art-inspired activities
• Continuous provision/enhancement ideas
• Printable worksheets and classroom resources
• Display materials to immerse your learning environment

Why teachers love this pack:

• Saves hours of planning time
• Encourages rich discussion and storytelling
• Supports cross-curricular learning (Art, PSHE, Science)
• Flexible for whole-class, small group, or provision-based learning
• Ideal for inspiring reluctant writers

Whether you’re introducing the story for the first time or deepening children’s understanding, this bundle provides everything you need to create meaningful, memorable learning experiences.

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