We love this book because it is:
a classic
about friendship
full of the joys of playing in the outdoors
about the Stone Age
a popular class text with lots of resources available online
Learning opportunities:
History ~ The Stone Age
Writing ~ write a newspaper report about the discovery of Stig of the Dump
Writing ~ write a set of instructions for one of the new skills Barney learns
Debate ~ hunting
ICT ~ make flash cards for 5 words that you would teach Stig
Speaking ~ create a news report/presentation with interviews
DT/Forest School ~ create a den for Stig
Forest School ~ flint knives / light a fire / charcoal/chalk drawings
History ~ research and create a report about Robin Hood, William Tell or the Lone Ranger