We love this book because it is:
the perfect story to share at Christmas
links to the Bible story
about family, love & elderly relatives
an exciting adventure/mystery story
Learning opportunities:
RE ~ The Nativity
Reading ~ compare how the characters are presented in Operation Nativity with the bible story
Writing ~ write a diary entry as Oscar after he first discover Angel Gabriel
Reading ~ character profiles of the family
PSHE ~ caring for elderly relatives
PSHE ~ difficult relationships: how do Oscar & Molly’s relationships with the cousins develop?
Writing ~ write a Christmas wish list that include things that aren’t physical presents
Craft ~ make crackers and write jokes to do inside them
Art ~ make christmas decorations
Cooking ~ make mince pies or Christmas biscuits
Music ~ learn some of the carols sung in the story
Music ~ identify the songs like to the chapter titles
Visit the Usborne website for free teaching resources: Operation Nativity Teaching Resources