Behaviour Matters: Sloth Gets Busy

Can being helpful actually be fun? Sloth Gets Busy answers with a cheerful “yes!” This charming tale follows Sloth, who would rather nap than help out. But when he starts noticing how his laziness affects others, he begins to take small steps to get involved—at home, at school, and with friends. A standout in the Behaviour Matters series, this story reinforces the value of personal responsibility, teamwork, and doing your part. With discussion points and activity ideas included, it's a gentle yet effective tool to promote positive behaviour in the early years.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops understanding of responsibility and contribution in shared spaces.
• Promotes self-awareness around choices and consequences.
• Supports PSHE goals in EYFS and lower KS1 through social narratives.
• Encourages motivation, time awareness, and cooperation.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a class “Helping Hands” chart and celebrate small acts of responsibility.
• Discuss how it feels when someone doesn’t help versus when they do.
• Use Sloth as a character to write new endings or make a “How Sloth Changed” timeline.
• Incorporate role-play around classroom chores or group tasks.

Information:

• Ages: Under 5
• Measurements: 237 mm x 195 mm
• Pages: 32
• Format: Paperback
• Author: Sue Graves
• Theme: Responsibility, teamwork, motivation