Gruffalo Granny Inspired Descriptive Language & Loose Parts Play

Meet Gruffalo Granny and explore what makes her wonderfully unique!🐭

This 6-page printable resource has been created to turn a much loved new story character into a simple, open-ended invitation for language, creativity, loose parts play and belonging.

Children are encouraged to look, notice, choose, create and describe, using everyday loose parts such as sticks, pinecones, pebbles, wool, wooden rings and pom poms to recreate Granny in their own way. Alongside the play invitation, children can explore descriptive words including shaggy, fluffy, rough, smooth, pointy, bright, little and round.

The pack also gently explores similarities, differences and what makes each of us unique, with prompts to notice features such as eyes, ears, teeth and hair, as well as Granny's walking stick and the idea that different people may use different things to help their bodies.

Includes a feature-free Grey Granny loose-parts play mat plus 6 descriptive language cards covering her shaggy fur, bright eyes, pointy tusks, little prickles, big ears and walking stick.

Perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, childminders, nurseries and EYFS settings.

Print. Add loose parts. Let them create. There is no right or wrong.