The Creakers

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The Creakers love to use human rubbish for their underground world. Make a poster to encourage people to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle things they don’t need any more.

The Christmasaurus will always have my heart, but The Creakers is a strong follow-up novel with an incredible heroine falling into and a scary, fun and heartwarming adventure, guaranteed to make kids look forward to bedtime. Everyone has an interesting photo on their phone, so this is a great activity for everyone! Here’s mine… Icebreaker #10: Partner Lunch Sure, you can think about how to solve a problem. But what about “knowing” how to? Your intuition is…Best For: Encouraging creativity, self-expression, and understanding team members on a personal level. I could probably talk a bit longer about the book, but I think I mentioned all the important bits! I would recommend this book to all looking for a fun monster and garbage-filled book! Lucy’s dad said that “Sometimes people who are different get laughed at, but it’s always the different ones who make a difference.” What does it mean to be different? How are you similar / different to others? How should we treat people who are different from ourselves? How can you make a difference?

Best For: Uncovering hidden team traits and testing trivia prowess with a friendly dose of competition. An icebreaker is an activity, event, or game that is designed to break down social barriers, make others feel more comfortable, and facilitate social interaction. Icebreakers are usually performed at the beginning of a meeting or team session and involve a group of people. I do not have a pet turtle! Yes, my family called me Sasa because my little sisters couldn’t say “Vanessa.” And I lived in China during college. Fun facts, right? This icebreaker is a great way to get to know each other, and to have some laughs along the way. Best For: Encouraging communication skills, team bonding through friendly debates, and a creative way to learn about diverse viewpoints.Write some dialogue between two Creakers. What might they say to each other? What unusual words and phrases do they use? Encourage team members to think about a skill or knowledge snippet they can share within a 5-minute time slot. Edit: SBC 3 (An Adventure Story) The children end up going on an adventure under their beds. The book follows the structure of an adventure story and contains the key features. I would use it in the classroom as an example of an adventure story. In the famous Harvard Longevity Study spanning over 80 years, researchers found the key to happiness. And it might… Pro Tip: Give your teammates a heads-up to come prepared with their three items. Nobody likes being put on the spot, and it gives them a chance to think about their answers and let their imaginations run wild. Plus, it builds anticipation for the big reveal. Icebreaker #24: Paper Airplane Game

Before starting the story, talk about who or what ‘Creakers’ are. Where do they live? What do they look like? What do they do? Talk! Now’s a great time for the partners to get to know each other over lunch. You can even have a list of deep questions to help facilitate discussion. Before the video call starts, send out a team message to find an embarrassing/awkward/proud/awesome/proud photo on their phone and post it in the group chat. Discover the secrets behind the iconic Zoolander look, from the hardened lower lid to the mystique of tightened lips.… Best For: Strategic minds seeking to decode enigmatic clues and outsmart opponents in a witty word game.I really enjoy Tom Fletchers writing and this was no exception. I loved the little nods to characters in his other books and the foreshadowing had me giggling away.