--- title: "Engagement in the Gruffalo story" url: "https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-20-11-25-engagement-in-the-gruffalo-story" school: "Park Community Academy" --- # Engagement in the Gruffalo story ![Image of Engagement in the Gruffalo story](https://files.schudio.com/parkschool-3/images/blog/IMG_1325.jpeg) 20 October 2026 [Miss McWhinney ](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/author/mmcwhinney) [2C 2026 - 2027](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/category/2c-2026-2027) 2C were fully immersed in *The Gruffalo* story through a range of engaging sensory experiences that brought the woodland adventure to life. The children explored different items including leaves and they felt different textures associated with the characters, These hands-on experiences helped pupils develop their understanding of the story, engage with the characters, and use their senses to explore descriptive language in a meaningful and enjoyable way. [ Painting a poppy ](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-20-10-41-painting-a-poppy) [Halloween treasure chest ](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/blog/2026-10-20-13-14-halloween-treasure-chest) ![Park Community Academy](https://files.schudio.com/parkschool-3/images/logo/Untitled_design_(9)_(1).png) #### Park Community Academy Mrs J Aaron (Academy Business Lead) 158 Whitegate Drive Blackpool Lancashire FY3 9HF 01253 764130 #### Useful Links: - [Vacancies](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/vacancies1) - [Blackpool Education Partnership](https://www.blackpoolteachingschoolalliance.org.uk/) - [Independent Travel Training](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/independent-travel-training) - [Embrace Teaching School Hub](https://www.torview.org/educational-excellence/teaching-school-hub) #### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ParkCommunityAcademy) - [X](https://twitter.com/PCABlackpool) © Copyright 2025–2026 Park Community Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.park.blackpool.sch.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)