Bob Books - Set 1: Beginning Readers Box Set | Phonics, Ages 4 and up, Kindergarten (Stage 1: Starting to Read)
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Bob Books is a popular series designed for young children who are just beginning to read. The stories are simple and engaging, with bright illustrations that help children decode words and understand the story. Each book progressively builds on children’s reading skills and confidence with repetition and gradual progression through simple sentences. Created by a teacher, Bob Books have been helping children learn to read for more than forty years. This iconic phonics-based learn-to-read set has sold millions of copies, allowing children around the world to say with pride, 'I read the whole book!'®
Discussion points
What do you think the characters felt when they tried something new?
Why do you think it's important that the characters kept trying, even when it was hard?
How do you feel when you learn new words?
Can you think of a time you helped someone like the characters in the book?
What was your favorite part of the story and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use praise to encourage your child’s efforts in reading, highlighting their perseverance and achievement.
Relate the book's themes to personal experiences, like trying out a new activity or learning a new skill, to deepen your child's understanding.
Ask your child to guess what might happen next in the story before turning the page to keep them engaged.
Discuss the characters’ emotions and actions to teach empathy and problem-solving skills.
End each reading session by asking your child to recap the story in their own words to improve retention and comprehension.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Building Confidence in Reading
Explanation: Through simple sentences and repetition, the books help children recognize basic words and sounds, gradually boosting their reading confidence.
Real-World Application: As children master reading simple books, they gain the confidence to explore more complex texts in school and everyday life.
Example Lesson: Value of Persistence
Explanation: The progressive structure of the books encourages children to continue practicing, demonstrating that persistence leads to improvement.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of perseverance as they face academic challenges and new learning opportunities.
Example Lesson: Recognition of Patterns
Explanation: The use of phonics helps children recognize and predict patterns in reading, making it easier to decode new words.
Real-World Application: Pattern recognition skills are essential in problem-solving tasks in mathematics and other cognitive activities in both academic and social settings.
Example Lesson: Developing Concentration
Explanation: The manageable book size and focused reading exercises help children develop their ability to concentrate and stay engaged with a task.
Real-World Application: Improved concentration aids in better focus during classroom activities, homework, and even while following instructions in various life scenarios.