Bug Club Phonics - Phase 2 Unit 4: Can It?
BUG CLUB Series
illustrations by
What’s inside...
In 'Bug Club Phonics - Phase 2 Unit 4: Can It?' by Deborah Vilardi, young readers explore the world of phonics through engaging stories and interactive activities. This book effectively aids in building foundational reading skills by focusing on simple phonetic sounds, blending skills, and early comprehension. It is designed to bolster confidence and interest in reading, making it an excellent choice for early learners embarking on their literary journey. Based on the CBBC TV series, Alphablocks, which contains 4 fiction books, it is great for encouraging early readers. Bug Club Phonics is a Department for Education-approved phonics teaching programme that gives children a strong foundation in phonics, using research-based teaching methods, proven to work. All books are 100% decodable to help today's little readers get started on their journey to reading success. Bug Club Phonics books are ideal for use at home and are a great way to help your child take their first steps towards 'cracking the code' which will enable them to learn to read and spell. Helpful notes on the inside front cover of each book highlight tricky words and give you ideas for before, during, and after reading.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-5
Length
8 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the story is trying to tell us about trying new things?
Can you think of a time when you tried something new like the characters in the book?
How did the characters feel before and after they tried something new?
Why do you think it's important to try new things, even if we're not sure about them at first?
Tip: Role play these questions
Show genuine interest in your child's responses to the questions, encouraging them to elaborate on their thoughts and feelings.
Relate the themes of the book to real-life situations in your child’s life to deepen their understanding and connection to the story.
Praise your child's courage and curiosity when they express interest in trying new activities, connecting it back to the book's message.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Building Phonemic Awareness
Explanation: This book helps children develop phonemic awareness by blending sounds to decode simple words.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this foundational reading skill to start reading books independently, enhancing their learning autonomy.
Example Lesson: Developing Listening Skills
Explanation: As children follow along with the book's phonics-focused narrative, they enhance their ability to listen and understand spoken words.
Real-World Application: Improved listening skills can help children follow directions more effectively and engage more deeply in classroom discussions.
Example Lesson: Encouraging Curiosity and Inquiry
Explanation: Through interactive questioning within the story, 'Can It?' encourages children to ask questions and think critically about the sounds of words.
Real-World Application: Children can become more inquisitive learners, asking questions and seeking answers in all areas of study and daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Strengthening Memory
Explanation: Repetition of phonics rules throughout the book aids in strengthening memory retention of these concepts.
Real-World Application: Enhanced memory skills will help children in recalling information more efficiently in academic and everyday situations.