THE PIRATES OF PONDERING – Individual Pirate Book Stories
Early Childhood Programme (Grades PK-2)

MEET THE PIRATES OF PONDERING
In this 1st story, The Pirates of Pondering
meet a brain who sends them on a mysterious quest.
THE PIRATES OF PONDERING STEP TO IT!
In the 3rd story, The Pirates of Pondering make a plan to get themselves out of trouble and to start their quest.
THE PIRATES OF PONDERING GET INTO TROUBLE
In the 5th story, The Pirates of Pondering learn a lesson about problems that happen if we don’t manage all the things we need to.
THE WONDERS OF BLUNDERS
In the 7th story, The Pirates of Pondering learn that mistakes turn journeys into adventures and we get back on track by persevering.
THE PIRATES OF PONDERING TAKE AIM
In the 2nd story, The Pirates of Pondering
use clues to find that their goal and X marks the spot.
THE PIRATES OF PONDERING SORT IT OUT
In the 4th story, The Pirates of Pondering learn about being organized so they can find what they need for their journey.
FLEX SAVES THE DAY!
In the 6th story, The Pirates of Pondering learn that we need to think flexibly in order to solve problems.
SQUINTY’S SHINY SURPRISE
In the 8th and final story, The Pirates of Pondering arrive where X marks the spot and uncover the unexpected meaning of the Brain’s quest.

THE ADVENTURES OF THE PIRATES OF PONDERING
(BIG BOOK INCLUDING ALL 8 STORIES)

Our early childhood programme is built around 8 children’s stories that follow the adventures of The Pirates of Pondering, 6 characters who embark on a quest to find a mysterious treasure. Along the way, children learn about the brain and key executive function processes such as goal-setting, planning and self-monitoring. They also learn the value of mistakes and how to respond to obstacles by persevering and thinking flexibly.