About ASKER
ASKER is a 12-part audio drama serial for children aged 4 and above. It mixes narration, song and original music to tell the touching story of a young girl finding friendship and family in the flora and fauna of the natural world.
It is written by Kate Okaroh, with music and narration by Martin Ward and artwork by Carol Green.
Its short episodes were first serialised over 8 weeks between Monday 27th April and Wednesday 24th June 2020. In this time of Covid-19 school closures, each episode was accompanied by a worksheet for 4 to 11 year old students, their families and teachers to use in exploring the themes, events and production methods of the serial, at home, in school and online.
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Thankyou, stay safe and we hope you enjoy ASKER.
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Episode 1 : Here Lives Asker
A worksheet that accompanies Episode 1 of ASKER with activities designed to explore aspects of this episode. 153 KB
Parents and Teachers - share photos or videos of your children's creations with Asker herself on Instagram using the tag @askernaturegirl
Episode 2 : The Song of the Seasons
A worksheet that accompanies Episode 2 of ASKER with activities designed to explore aspects of this episode, particularly the Seasons in art, science and music. 266 KB
Parents and Teachers - share photos or videos of your children's creations with Asker herself on Instagram using the tag @askernaturegirl
Episode 3 : Father
A worksheet that accompanies Episode 3 of ASKER with activities designed to explore aspects of this episode through creating a family tree, building a house model or listening to lullabies from around the world. 174 KB
Parents and Teachers - share photos or videos of your children's creations with Asker herself on Instagram using the tag @askernaturegirl
Episode 4 : The Ash
Parents and Teachers - share photos or videos of your children's creations with Asker herself on Instagram using the tag @askernaturegirl
Episode 5 : The Fox
Parents and Teachers - share photos or videos of your children's creations with Asker herself on Instagram using the tag @askernaturegirl
Episode 6 : The Squirrel
A worksheet that accompanies Episode 6 of ASKER with activities designed to explore aspects of this episode, including nature, arts and crafts. 129 KB
Parents and Teachers - share photos or videos of your children's creations with Asker herself on Instagram using the tag @askernaturegirl
Episode 7 : The Magpie
A worksheet that accompanies Episode 7 of ASKER with activities designed to explore aspects of this episode including nature, fairy tales and crafting. 131 KB
Parents and Teachers - share photos or videos of your children's creations with Asker herself on Instagram using the tag @askernaturegirl
Episode 8 : Dancing
A worksheet that accompanies Episode 8 of ASKER with activities designed to explore aspects of this episode including dance, creating pattern graphics and folk music instruments. 256 KB
Parents and Teachers - share photos or videos of your children's creations with Asker herself on Instagram using the tag @askernaturegirl
Episode 9 : The Storm
A worksheet that accompanies Episode 9 of ASKER with activities designed to explore aspects of this episode, particularly weather, through science, art, movement and music. 151 KB
Parents and Teachers - share photos or videos of your children's creations with Asker herself on Instagram using the tag @askernaturegirl
Episode 10 : After The Storm
A worksheet that accompanies Episode 10 of ASKER with activities designed to explore aspects of this episode including making a Rain Stick musical instrument and learning about butterflies and the Norwegian forest cat. 166 KB
Parents and Teachers - share photos or videos of your children's creations with Asker herself on Instagram using the tag @askernaturegirl
Episode 11 : Life Goes On
A worksheet that accompanies Episode 11 of ASKER with activities designed to explore aspects of this episode including making leaf pictures, Norwegian cuisine and songs without words. 311 KB
Parents and Teachers - share photos or videos of your children's creations with Asker herself on Instagram using the tag @askernaturegirl
Episode 12 : The Ash Reborn
A worksheet that accompanies Episode 12 of ASKER with activities designed to explore aspects of this episode including storytelling, weaving and musical themes. 190 KB
Parents and Teachers - share photos or videos of your children's creations with Asker herself on Instagram using the tag @askernaturegirl
ASKER - Trailer
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Forum
| Board name | Topics | Last post |
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ASKER forumPost your thoughts and feedback here. | 6 | 04/11/2021 by Williamcer |