{"product_id":"max-and-ivy-enjoy-sports-day-read-play-learn-sports-set","title":"Max and Ivy Enjoy Sports Day – Read, Play, Learn Sports Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eMax and Ivy Enjoy Sports Day is a complete Read, Play, Learn set that brings the excitement of sports day off the page and into children's hands. The 32-page illustrated storybook follows Max and Ivy as they take part in their first sports day at their grandparents', navigating the egg and spoon race, the sack race, bean bag games, and the three-legged race — and learning that being a good sport matters as much as winning. Everything in the story is included in the box, ready to play straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it helps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor children who find sitting still with a book a challenge, this set gives reading a clear and exciting purpose. The story builds anticipation for the physical play that follows, and each race provides a direct connection to something they have just read about. That link between words and action is genuinely meaningful for reluctant readers, and the physical activity itself — balance, coordination, turn-taking, perseverance — develops skills that go well beyond the page. The set also carries a warm, inclusive message: the story celebrates effort and good sportsmanship rather than just coming first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy it works in early years and primary settings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridges literacy and physical education.\u003c\/strong\u003e The storybook can be used in a guided reading or shared reading session, with the sports day activities following naturally as a PE or outdoor play component — no additional resources needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports gross motor development, coordination, and balance.\u003c\/strong\u003e The egg and spoon race, sack race, three-legged race, and bean bag games all target key physical skills in the EYFS and KS1 PE curriculum, making this a justifiable classroom resource.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks for groups of up to four children simultaneously.\u003c\/strong\u003e With four sets of eggs and spoons, four jumping sacks, four bean bags, and two leg straps, the set supports small group play without children having to wait for a turn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for indoor and outdoor use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The set works equally well in a school hall, a garden, or a classroom, making it a flexible resource across different settings and weather conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports emotional literacy and PSHE.\u003c\/strong\u003e The story's message around sportsmanship, resilience, and managing disappointment provides a natural starting point for PSHE conversations about feelings, competition, and fairness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Max And Ivy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57220353491326,"sku":"TA2331","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/23.jpg?v=1775640279","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/max-and-ivy-enjoy-sports-day-read-play-learn-sports-set","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}