Bug Club Guided Julia Donaldson Plays Year Two Gold The Fish in the Tree (BUG CLUB)
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Perfect for enjoying in school or at home, Bug Club is proud to present a series of plays to get kids reading, sharing and interacting at KS1. Presented by celebrated children's author Julia Donaldson, each play features engaging stories, beautiful artwork and memorable characters that help kids really catch the reading bug by truly involving them in the story! Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools, these plays help develop reading fluency and confidence. Suitable for children age 6-7 (Year 2), they are ideal for home learning and filled with imaginative, humorous content.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the fish felt when it was up in the tree?
How do the other characters react to the fish in the tree and why do you think they reacted that way?
Can you think of a time when something unexpected happened to you? How did you feel?
What do you think is the message of this story?
If you were to write the next part of the story, what would happen to the fish next?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to use their imagination by asking what they would do if they were in the fish’s place. Share your thoughts and feelings about the story to foster a deeper connection. Highlight the creative aspects of the story, such as the unusual setting of a fish in a tree, to inspire creative thinking in your child. Use expressive reading to make the story come alive, changing your tone and pitch to match the narrative and characters.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Perseverance through challenges
Explanation: The story portrays characters who face and overcome difficult circumstances, highlighting the importance of determination.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by persisting through their own challenges, whether in schoolwork, sports, or personal goals.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: Characters in the story demonstrate empathy by understanding and helping others in unique situations, fostering a sense of community.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children to be considerate and support their peers, which can strengthen friendships and collaboration.
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: The book showcases how characters collaborate to solve a problem, emphasizing that teamwork can lead to successful outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to work cooperatively in group settings like school projects or team sports, highlighting that collective effort often yields better results.
Example Lesson: Creativity in problem-solving
Explanation: The story encourages thinking outside the box through its characters' imaginative solutions to problems.
Real-World Application: This lesson can inspire children to use creativity in their daily problem-solving, be it in academic tasks or social situations.
Example Lesson: Resilience in facing fears
Explanation: Characters confront and overcome fears, teaching children the value of facing their own fears bravely.
Real-World Application: This lesson is applicable when children face new or intimidating situations, encouraging them to tackle these moments with courage.