Jack’s FUNtastic Day Early Childhood Resource Book
Educator resource to promote active play and reduce screen time, including game and activity ideas.
Jack’s FUNtastic Day
“Little Jack Quick has fun using his screen but when he trips and takes a tumble, he discovers there’s a lot more fun to be found… just about everywhere!”
Jack’s story
Jack’s FUNtastic Day is a story about a boy named Jack who leaves his screen behind for a day to embark on a fun-finding expedition. Along the way he meets Ruby and together they discover that fun and games can be found just about anywhere.
Central Coast author Angela Barrett and illustrator Kim Fleming have created a fun and engaging storybook to motivate and involve children ages 3–6 years old.
Read Jack’s FUNtastic Day
Jack’s FUNtastic Day is suitable for reading both at home and in the classroom. Click the link below to download the storybook.
Watch Jack’s FUNtastic Day
You can watch a reading of Jack’s FUNtastic Day that brings the book to life through fun, animated storytelling!
Jack’s FUNtastic Day resources
Early childhood educators can download these additional resources to complement the Jack’s FUNtastic Day story.
Jack’s FUNtastic Day activity cards
22 activity cards demonstrating the games and activities that Jack and Ruby play in the story.
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