The Woodland  
VIRUS 
 
 

 
This story deals with  
 
The Woodland Virus...follow Professor Garry Owl's 5 rules and stay safe! 
The Covid-19 Pandemic has created unprecedented challenges for people across the UK, and indeed the World! 
 
Educating our children on preventative measures not only helps keep them safe but also prevents the spread of the virus, potentially saving thousands of lives.  
 
Barney and his friends deal with some of the animals in the woodland forest that have caught the woodland virus, they talk with Professor Garry Owl all about what a virus is and how to stay safe by following Professor Garry's 5 safety rules such as regular handwashing, keeping a safe distance and limiting contact with others, the meaning of words like quarantine and contagious etc.  
 
The book is punctuated by activities that develop the learning objectives for the children. 
The Woodland Virus is a fun and interactive support to children’s citizenship education in primary schools. 
 
Additional Resources 
 
To download the Workbook, including lesson plans, additional resources and the play 
 
 
 

 
 
 
To download "The Woodland Virus" workbook 

 
 
 
 
Designed and created by it'seeze