A Trip to the Park
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What’s inside...
Join a group of friends as they explore the wonders of a local park, encountering unexpected adventures and learning valuable lessons along the way. In a non-fiction phonics book designed for children aged 4-6 in EYFS and KS1, readers are taken on a journey to explore various park activities. This book incorporates tricky phonics elements and aligns with Letters and Sounds Phase 4 and Bug Club Phonics Unit 12. As part of the Bug Club Phonics series, it combines research-based teaching methods with decodable books, CBeebies videos, and an online reading world to provide a comprehensive foundation in Phonics.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the park visit in the story, and why?
How did the characters feel when they arrived at the park? Can you think of a time when you felt the same way?
What are some ways the children in the book helped each other have fun at the park?
If you could add another activity to their park adventure, what would it be and why?
How do you think the park visit changed the way the characters felt by the end of the day?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the park visit depicted in the book. Relate their personal experiences to the story to enhance connection. Ask open-ended questions to foster imagination and critical thinking. Use expressive read-aloud techniques, changing your tone and pace to match the narrative, making the story come alive. Finally, after reading, consider planning a park visit to bring the book's themes into the real world, providing a hands-on learning experience.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of sharing
Explanation: In the story, the children learn to share their toys and snacks with each other at the park, fostering a sense of community and friendship.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by sharing their belongings with peers at school or siblings at home, promoting harmonious interactions.
Example Lesson: Respecting nature
Explanation: The book illustrates the children being careful with plants and animals in the park, teaching them to appreciate and preserve their natural surroundings.
Real-World Application: Kids can practice this by not littering, participating in recycling efforts, and being gentle with plants and animals in their own neighborhoods.
Example Lesson: Importance of physical activity
Explanation: The story encourages playing outside, showing the kids having fun running, climbing, and playing games, which highlights the benefits of physical health and well-being.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to engage in physical activities such as sports or outdoor play instead of spending excessive time on electronic devices.
Example Lesson: Learning to take turns
Explanation: As the children play on the swing and slide, they learn the concept of taking turns, which is crucial for social interactions.
Real-World Application: Children can implement this lesson in school and other social settings, enhancing their ability to cooperate and interact effectively with others.
Example Lesson: The value of curiosity
Explanation: The book depicts children exploring different parts of the park and asking questions about their environment, fostering a sense of curiosity and discovery.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to explore and ask questions about the world around them, whether at a museum, park, or even at home, leading to a lifelong love of learning.