Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity launches Phizz-whizzing Workshops

I think probably kindness is my number one attribute in a human being. I'll put it before any of the things like courage or bravery or generosity or anything else.
Roald Dahl

Dahl's books have been enjoyed by several generations of readers. Some of his books - like Matilda, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or The Twits - have become true classics of children's literature. He is considered to be one of the greatest storytellers of the last century. His unique style of writing, his characters and dark humour appeal to readers of all ages.

Do your children love Dahl's books? Maybe, like my son's class, they study The BFG right now.
If you're looking for fun and educational activities, check out Dahl-inspired online workshops.

Today Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity is launching a series of Phizz-whizzing Workshops to teach primary school age children about core values including bravery, empathy, resilience and kindness.

The workshops highlight the charity's work, the vital role its Roald Dahl nurses play in supporting 21,000 seriously ill children across the UK and why these values are important to foster better understanding of the challenges faced by children with lifelong illnesses.

The workshops, which have been developed in partnership with national children's radio station, Fun Kids Radio, are designed to encourage families to take part in fundraising for the charity through a competition to come up with their best fundraising idea.

The winning idea will be picked by Doctor Who star, Jodie Whittaker, Blue Peter Presenter, Richie Driss and CBBC Presenter, Ed Petrie and launched by the charity as part of its Roald Dahl Day fundraising activities.
The winner will also win a bundle of Roald Dahl prizes.

Richie Driss, Ed Petrie and Jodie Whittaker

Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity provides specialist nurses and support to seriously ill children and has created the workshops to stimulate conversation between parents and their children about the challenges faced by children with lifelong illnesses as they are more likely to experience bullying. A study found that 96% of parent carers said that their disabled child has been bullied at school.

Each workshop, which is presented by the charity's mascot, Marvin the crocodile (designed by renowned Roald Dahl illustrator, Sir Quentin Blake) has a fun challenge to complete to further their understanding and there are accompanying worksheets and certificates to download.

You can find all the videos and read the T&Cs at Phizz-Whizzing Workshops. Your children will enjoy taking part in the workshops, and don't forget to enter the competition!