Bug Club Lilac I Want To Play This! 6-pack
Bug Club Lilac Series
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What’s inside...
A delightful story about a group of young friends who decide to start a new game, but first, they must navigate through the challenges of agreeing on the rules and learning how to play together. This title is part of Bug Club, the first whole-school reading programme that joins books with an online reading world to teach today's children to read. In this Lilac-level Daisy and Zac book: Daisy and Zac meet for the first time. At first, they are a little shy and each tries to interest the other in a game – Daisy wants to play with her cat, Zac wants to play with his toy cars. Finally, they find a hiding place and play with the cars, and even the cat joins in!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think the characters felt when they couldn't play the game?
What would you do if you were in a similar situation as the characters?
Can you think of a time when you wanted to play something but had to wait?
What are some ways the characters could solve their problem?
Why is it important to take turns or share while playing?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a warm and curious tone to make your child feel comfortable in expressing their thoughts and emotions.
Relate the scenarios in the book to real-life situations your child might encounter to help them connect with the story.
Encourage your child to think critically by asking them what alternative solutions they might suggest for the characters' challenges.
Highlight the importance of empathy by discussing how understanding others’ feelings can lead to better outcomes when playing together.
Reinforce the lessons from the book by praising your child’s examples of cooperation and sharing during playtime.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sharing and Cooperation
Explanation: The story highlights the importance of sharing toys and playing together, which is portrayed through characters who learn to take turns and enjoy activities collectively.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by sharing their own toys or playtime equipment with peers, promoting harmonious playtime and strengthening social bonds.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Characters in the book encounter scenarios where they must figure out how to share limited resources, teaching problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think creatively and collaboratively to resolve disputes or make decisions during group activities at school or in the playground.
Example Lesson: Expressing Desires Respectfully
Explanation: The book shows characters expressing what games they want to play, teaching children how to communicate their wishes in a respectful and clear manner.
Real-World Application: This lesson guides children in how to articulate their needs and desires in everyday interactions with family and friends, promoting respectful communication.