Shoo Fly Connected Learning uses an animated book, whiteboard technology and engaging classroom activities to demonstrate how ICT can be embedded in teaching and learning across the curriculum.

The story of Jack is used to make imaginative links across the curriculum. A teachers’ handbook adapts QCA units of study while exploring creative and sensory approaches to learning.

I found the whiteboard resources supportive and they engaged my class in the development of language skills and the creation of stories. The ‘Resource Bank’ has original illustrations, texts and photographs that can be made into further whiteboard activities or printed out and used for making books and display purposes.

Narrative, songs and instrumentals can be heard on a separate audio disc. Children and teachers are encouraged to make their own theatres for the dancing bean finger-rings, compose versions of songs, create stories, sing, dance and perform the Mini-bean Operetta! In short: the most enchanting idea to make it to a whiteboard near you.