Overview and Outcomes:

In this ten-session Story Sapling, the children discover some superhero items left in their class then consider what the superhero that left them behind might look like. The text, Super Milly and the Super School Day is shared, notes of advice for the main character are written and the concept of qualities and positive traits such as kindness and generosity being super powers is explored, using these to write their own superhero name. The children create a job advert for a superhero and retell the story in the first person. Before writing their own superhero story with them as the main character.

Synopsis of Text:

On Superhero Day, Super Milly helps out her school friends with the best superpower of all… her super-kindness!  It's Superhero Day at school, and Super Milly can't wait to wow everyone with her costume and amazing powers! The only problem is she can't actually fly, climb buildings or do force fields. But when Superhero Day doesn't go to plan, Milly realises she only needs her super-kindness to save the day!  With its superhero theme and energetic and hilarious main character, this upbeat and very funny picture book about the power of kindness will inspire children to help others and have confidence in themselves.

Text Rationale:

This text has strong links to PSHE with a story that shines a light on one of the most important superpowers of all ­– kindness. This text entertainingly opens up discussions with children about everyday superheroes, roles in the community and how to make a difference in our daily lives. The text and illustrations are lively and colourful. It also features a strong, positive female role model. 

Links and Themes:
Superheroes, heroes, kindness, powers, talents, costumes, PSHE, community, positive female role models

Date written: August 2021