Bug Club Phonics - Phase 2 Unit 4: Get Set, Go!
BUG CLUB Series
What’s inside...
This engaging book is part of the Bug Club Phonics program, aimed at early readers. It is designed to help young learners recognize sounds, understand letters, and build reading confidence through fun and interactive stories. Following a family playing in the garden, this non-fiction phonics book caters to children aged 4-6. Aligned with Letters and Sounds Phase 2 and Bug Club Phonics Unit 4, the book encourages phonics learning in the context of everyday activities. The Bug Club Phonics system combines research-based teaching methods with 100% decodable books, CBeebies videos, and an online reading world to provide a comprehensive phonics foundation.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
8 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes the race in the story exciting? How would you prepare if you were part of it?
Can you describe how each character felt during the race? What makes you think that?
Which character did you like the most and why?
How do you think the story would change if it took place in a different setting, like a forest or the beach?
What lesson can we learn from how the characters behaved in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the race and the characters. Ask them to imagine themselves in the story, which helps in understanding perspectives. Draw comparisons between the emotions of the characters and real-life situations which your child might relate to. This not only enhances comprehension but also empathy. Use the opportunity to discuss sportsmanship, preparation, and teamwork as highlighted in the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Recognizing and practicing phonics
Explanation: The book employs a structured phonics approach, helping children identify and practice the sounds of English letters.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this knowledge to improve their reading and spelling skills, leading to better communication both in school and everyday interactions.
Example Lesson: Understanding instructions
Explanation: Through engaging stories and tasks, children are taught to follow instructions carefully.
Real-World Application: This skill is essential in a classroom setting as it helps children execute tasks efficiently and contributes to their overall academic success.
Example Lesson: Cooperation and teamwork
Explanation: Characters in the book work together to overcome challenges, emphasizing the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of cooperating with others, which is crucial in group activities at school and in family settings.
Example Lesson: Building confidence in reading
Explanation: Progressive phonics lessons designed to match the child’s reading level help build their confidence.
Real-World Application: As children become more confident readers, their enthusiasm for learning and participating in class increases.