A Nap
What’s inside...
This delightful story, part of the Red Squirrel Phonics Level 1 Set 2, introduces early readers to simple words and sentences, focusing on a young character who is feeling particularly tired and in need of a nap. The book is designed to help children practice their phonics skills and gain confidence in reading.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the main character felt when they couldn't sleep? Can you describe a time you felt that way?
What are some things the character did to try and fall asleep? Do you have any bedtime routines that help you?
Why is sleep important for us? How do you feel when you don't get enough sleep?
How did the character's day change after they had a nap?
What would you do to make the character feel better if you were in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their own experiences with sleep and compare them to the character’s struggles and solutions.
Discuss the importance of sleep, emphasizing how it helps us grow, stay healthy, and feel good.
Ask your child to think about times when they felt tired and what helped them relax or fall asleep, connecting their experiences to the story.
Talk about the emotions exhibited by the character during different attempts to sleep, enhancing your child's emotional recognition and empathy skills.
Use the book's illustrations to point out visual cues that might indicate the character's feelings or mood changes, encouraging attentiveness and observation skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of rest
Explanation: The book 'A Nap' follows the story of a young protagonist who learns the value of taking a break to rejuvenate.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding the significance of rest in their daily routines to improve focus and energy levels.
Example Lesson: Listening to your body
Explanation: Throughout the book, the young character experiences signs of tiredness and learns to listen to these bodily cues to take a nap.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to be attuned to their own physical needs and respond appropriately, such as resting when tired or eating when hungry.
Example Lesson: Self-care is important
Explanation: The protagonist’s decision to take a nap is an act of self-care that highlights how taking care of oneself is crucial.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that taking time for self-care is important and can be applied by embracing routines that include quiet time or relaxation techniques.
Example Lesson: Respecting others’ need for rest
Explanation: As the story unfolds, other characters respect the protagonist’s need for a nap, teaching mutual respect for others’ needs.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize when their peers or family members need rest and learn to respect their space and quiet needs.