1st Grade Reading Success Boxed Set: Best Friends, Duck & Cat's Rainy Day, Big Shark, Little Shark, Drop It, Rocket! The Amazing Planet Earth (Step into Reading)
Step into reading. A step 1 book Series
What’s inside...
The '1st Grade Reading Success Boxed Set' is a collection of engaging stories curated to facilitate reading proficiency for first graders. Authored by Margery Cuyler and others, this set includes a variety of tales featuring relatable characters and exciting themes. 'Best Friends' explores the joys of friendship, 'Duck & Cat's Rainy Day' tells a story of play and imagination on a wet day, 'Big Shark, Little Shark' contrasts two sea creatures, providing a fun lesson in differences, 'Drop It, Rocket!' follows the adventures of a dog named Rocket, and 'The Amazing Planet Earth' introduces young readers to the wonders of our world. These step-by-step readers are designed to boost confidence, enhance vocabulary, and develop a love for reading. Help your 1st grader learn to read with 5 books from the #1 early reader line, Step into Reading! Remember, a lifetime love of reading starts with a single Step! This boxed set of five Step 1 books is perfect for independent reading at home or in the classroom. Emergent readers will be engaged by the simple words, rhyme, rhythm, and repetition, and picture clues that support word identification while being entertained with friendship stories, sharks, dogs, cats, and more! Titles chosen especially for your 1st grader Drop It, Rocket ; Big Shark , Little Shark ; Best Friends ; Duck & Cat's Rainy Day ; and The Amazing Planet Earth.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-6
Length
160 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you like most about the stories in our reading set today?
How do you think the characters felt when they encountered their challenges or adventures?
Which character would you like to be friends with, and why?
What would you do if you were in a similar situation as Duck & Cat on a rainy day?
If you could explore planet Earth like in 'The Amazing Planet Earth', where would you go first and what would you want to see?
Tip: Role play these questions
As you discuss the stories, make eye contact and show genuine interest in your child’s responses to create a warm and engaging conversation.
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story’s setting, asking questions about how they might feel or react to advance empathy and understanding.
Connect the themes of the book with everyday life, possibly discussing a time when your family had an experience similar to the characters.
After discussing, link back to the stories by drawing or writing a short tale together about your child’s favorite character from the set to deepen comprehension and connection.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Friendship and cooperation
Explanation: The stories, such as 'Best Friends' and 'Duck & Cat's Rainy Day', demonstrate the importance of working together and supporting each other through various challenges.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to help their friends solve problems and work together in group activities at school or in play, fostering teamwork and social skills.
Example Lesson: Overcoming fears
Explanation: In 'Big Shark, Little Shark', the characters encounter situations that are scary but learn to manage their fears, showcasing bravery.
Real-World Application: This lesson is relevant when children face their own fears, such as trying new activities or overcoming shyness in social situations.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and learning
Explanation: 'The Amazing Planet Earth' explores new and interesting facts about the world, encouraging curiosity and a love for learning.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to ask questions and seek answers about the world around them, whether in school subjects or in everyday observations.