The Speedy Sloth: Book PACKAGE

Years

EY - 2

Pages

224

Packages, Resource

Description

Are you looking for a curriculum-aligned book package filled with engaging and purposeful activities? This comprehensive resource has been designed to accompany a whole class reading of the much-loved picture book The Speedy Sloth by Rebecca Young.


Whether you’re looking to build vocabulary, check comprehension, explore story elements or bring Spike to life through craft and play, this collection has you covered. The Speedy Sloth Book PACKAGE includes a wide range of activities suitable for independent work, small group rotations, whole-class lessons and display.


From printable games and worksheets to puppets, banners and retell booklets, this bumper pack will save you time while providing your students with rich, meaningful learning experiences linked to a quality text. With multiple line widths and differentiated versions included throughout, this resource is flexible and accessible for all Foundation and Early Years learners.


Key Learning Outcomes:

  • ✅ Strengthen comprehension skills through purposeful, text-based activities
  • ✅ Explore narrative elements including characters, setting, and plot
  • ✅ Build vocabulary and oral language through discussion and games
  • ✅ Retell and sequence events using visual and written formats
  • ✅ Encourage creativity and connection through craft and personal response

What’s Included:


Materials Needed:

  • Copies of The Speedy Sloth picture book
  • Printed worksheets, games and templates (paper or card as required)
  • Scissors, glue, coloured pencils or markers
  • Craft materials (e.g. wool, pom poms, pop sticks for puppets)
  • Optional: laminator for display and reuse items

How to Use:

  1. Introduce The Speedy Sloth through a shared reading session.
  2. Choose comprehension or writing tasks to suit your current focus.
  3. Print and prep display resources to create a themed book corner or learning wall.
  4. Use retell and puppet materials to build oral language confidence.
  5. Assign different worksheet versions to differentiate for ability levels.
  6. Finish with a craft or writing task for students to show what they’ve learned.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

  • 💡 Use throughout your English or Book Week unit for daily literacy sessions
  • 💡 Set up a dedicated The Speedy Sloth display wall using the banner, posters and student work
  • 💡 Use differentiated versions for targeted small group support
  • 💡 Choose specific tasks as evidence for assessment or scribing opportunities
  • 💡 Use the craft and puppet pieces to support oral retells and drama play

Top Teacher Tips:

  • 💛 Print writing tasks on A3 for younger students to allow more space
  • 💛 Store worksheet packs in a labelled folder ready for rotations or relief
  • 💛 Laminate vocabulary and display resources for reuse year after year
  • 💛 Choose a few favourites and build a mini unit or keep the whole pack ready to go!

This beautifully curated package will keep your class engaged, excited and immersed in the world of Spike the Sloth while building essential literacy skills.

Additional information

Australian Curriculum Code

AC9E1LA09, AC9E1LE02, AC9E1LE03, AC9E1LE05, AC9E1LY02, AC9E1LY05, AC9E1LY06, AC9E2LY02, AC9E2LY06, AC9EFLA08, AC9EFLE01, AC9EFLE02, AC9EFLE03, AC9EFLE05, AC9EFLY02, AC9EFLY05, AC9EFLY06, AC9EFLY07, EYLF OUTCOME 4: Children are confident and involved learners, EYLF OUTCOME 5: Children are effective communicators

Number of Pages

224

File Format

pdf

Australian Curriculum V9

F - 6

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