Part of: Working Life
If you are playing on a personal computer, just move the mouse to click on the controls at the bottom of the screen for the story and in the interactive activities, use the mouse to click on the missing words, coins or letter boxes individually.
If you are playing on an interactive whiteboard, touch the buttons at the base of the board for the story and use the track pad on the right hand side for the other games.
Aim: To introduce the basic understanding of a job, the different kinds available as well as the skills needed in each. The story book also introduces the idea of a company and an office structure.
Issues covered in the story:
It is 'Go to Work' day and Lottie is going with her dad to his office. He works as a Mortgage Advisor at a building society.
Lottie meets the Receptionist Mary who meets and greets all of the visitors to the office, helping to make sure they reach the right department.
On her way to dad's office Lottie meets a Security Guard and learns about his role keeping the building and grounds safe and secure.
Once in the Mortgage department Lottie gets to know about what her dad does each day and what a mortgage is.
It is time for lunch and an introduction to Sarah the Cook who helps to keep all of the employees fed with healthy and delicious food.
Next Lottie gets to watch a television commercial being made by the Advertising and Marketing team.
Now dad and Lottie are back home they share their experiences from the day and recap of some of the skills needed for each job.