Doncaster's Great Green Read
Doncaster's Great Green Read took place in November 2021 with over 10,000 children from 49 local primary schools taking part. The campaign was inspired by the 2021 World Book Day title Protect the Planet by Dr Jess French and Aleesha Nandhra, and it saw thousands of children take part in eco-projects and author events - including one with Ed Miliband MP.
Every child was gifted a copy of Protect the Planet, and participating schools took on mass litter picking challenges, built hedgehog houses and made bee gardens, supporting literacy skills whilst saving the planet! The resources are still available to enjoy at home but all competitions are now closed.
Reading and writing
Reading comprehension tasks based on Protect the Planet by Dr. Jess French and Aleesha Nandhra. Download individual activities to complete as you read the book or access the resource in one document.
The answers for each activity can be downloaded here.
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Read all about it!
Reading comprehension tasks based on the opening pages of the book.Download -
Word search
Answer the questions and find the answers hidden in the puzzle!Download -
Electricity, trees and forests
A crossword all about different types of fuel, energy and wondrous trees.Download -
Make a poster
Time to make a difference! Make a poster persuading people to protect the planet.Download -
What a load of rubbish!
Learn about recycling waste with reading comprehension tasks based on pages 36-41Download -
Write to your MP
Plan a letter about climate change to send to your local MP.Download
You may only be small but...
"You may only be small but you are an incredible human too. That means that you have the power to protect the planet." - Dr. Jess French
These eco-projects will inspire children to take action in their home town for a chance to win one of many incredible prizes. From planting school reading trees, to monitoring air pollution and making hotels for insects, there's something for everyone.
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How clean is the air we breathe?
Make an air sensor and look closely at lichens to find out just how clean our air is.Download -
Plastic not fantastic
Join Kids Against Plastic in their mission to pick up 100,000 plastic cups, straws, bottles and lids.Download -
Plant a school reading tree
Plant a tree for future generations and you could win a stack of books the height of your teacher!Download -
How to make a hedgehog house
Design or make a hedgehog house to keep wildlife warm during winter.Download -
Junkyard hotel
Transform an old tin can or plastic bottle into a paradise for bees.Download