Just as Bruce learns about the properties of bouncing balls so can the readers. They may also use this knowledge to investigate other interesting materials or objects they use in their leisure or school time. Here are some activities for children. On a sheet of A4 paper draw a large Ball with a 'b' on it. Children write as many words starting with 'b' as they can.
Younger children can write three letter words.
Older children can select words from the story as well as writing their own. At the bottom of the page draw some lines for children to write the words in alphabetical order. Teach children about base words and adding endings to make new words. Draw up a table of four columns and six rows for children to fill in. At the top in the first column write 'Base Word' then 's', 'ed', and 'ing' in the other columns.