Bring literacy to life with this engaging, pond themed activity pack!
“Tilly the Turtle’s Big Trip” is a gentle, beautifully simplified story designed to support young readers and children with additional needs, especially those participating in July Provision or 1:1 home tutoring.
This resource is perfect for:
Primary students aged 6–10
Children with SEN (e.g., ASD, Dyslexia, SLCN)
Home-based tutors or July Provision teachers
Parents supporting reading and writing skills
What is included:
Short Story: A calming, accessible story about overcoming fear and being brave
Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Multiple choice + open-ended questions
Writing Prompts: Sentence starters to build expressive writing
Creative Drawing Task: Supports story recall and expression
Vocabulary Match Activity: Key story words + visual matching
Mini Word Wall / Flashcards: Print-friendly visuals to build vocabulary
Skills Targeted:
Reading comprehension
Writing and sentence construction
Vocabulary development
Emotional literacy and social storytelling
Fine motor (drawing and matching)
Another variation called '“Sam the Scared Seahorse” here: /teaching-resource/-sam-the-scared-seahorse-literacy-activity-pack-ages-6-10-13264658
Bring literacy to life with this engaging, under-the-sea themed activity pack!
“Sam the Scared Seahorse” is a gentle, beautifully simplified story designed to support young readers and children with additional needs, especially those participating in July Provision or 1:1 home tutoring.
This resource is perfect for:
Primary students aged 6–10
Children with SEN (e.g., ASD, Dyslexia, SLCN)
Home-based tutors or July Provision teachers
Parents supporting reading and writing skills
What is included:
Short Story: A calming, accessible story about courage and kindness
Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Multiple choice + open-ended questions
Writing Prompts: Sentence starters to build expressive writing
Creative Drawing Task: Supports story recall and expression
Vocabulary Match Activity: Key story words + visual matching
Mini Word Wall / Flashcards: Print-friendly visuals to build vocabulary
Skills Targeted:
Reading comprehension
Writing and sentence construction
Vocabulary development
Emotional literacy and social storytelling
Fine motor (drawing and matching)
Bring literacy to life with this engaging, pond themed activity pack!
“Tilly the Turtle’s Big Trip” is a gentle, beautifully simplified story designed to support young readers and children with additional needs, especially those participating in July Provision or 1:1 home tutoring.
This resource is perfect for:
Primary students aged 6–10
Children with SEN (e.g., ASD, Dyslexia, SLCN)
Home-based tutors or July Provision teachers
Parents supporting reading and writing skills
What is included:
Short Story: A calming, accessible story about overcoming fear and being brave
Reading Comprehension Worksheet: Multiple choice + open-ended questions
Writing Prompts: Sentence starters to build expressive writing
Creative Drawing Task: Supports story recall and expression
Vocabulary Match Activity: Key story words + visual matching
Mini Word Wall / Flashcards: Print-friendly visuals to build vocabulary
Skills Targeted:
Reading comprehension
Writing and sentence construction
Vocabulary development
Emotional literacy and social storytelling
Fine motor (drawing and matching)
Another variation called '“Sam the Scared Seahorse” here:
/teaching-resource/-sam-the-scared-seahorse-literacy-activity-pack-ages-6-10-13264658