Bug Club Phonics - Phase 2 Unit 4: Pet Kits
BUG CLUB Series
What’s inside...
Pet Kits introduces young readers to different types of pets through a simple narrative following a child as they learn about the needs and joys of caring for a pet. Additionally, a non-fiction phonics book geared towards 4-6 year olds in EYFS and KS1 provides an educational experience where readers learn how to make different pets using craft materials from around the home. This book is aligned with Letters and Sounds Phase 2 and Bug Club Phonics Unit 4, and is part of the Bug Club Phonics series, a systematic synthetic phonics programme that combines research-based teaching methods with 100% decodable books, CBeebies videos, and an online reading world.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
8 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part about how the pets were taken care of in the book?
How do you think the pets felt when they received their kits?
Can you think of something nice we could do for our pet or a future pet?
Why is it important to take care of pets according to the book?
If you could design your own pet kit, what would you include in it and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
When discussing the book with your child, emphasize the responsibilities of pet ownership. Use reflective listening to reinforce empathy by asking how they believe the pets felt. This teaches emotional intelligence. Encourage creativity by asking your child to design their own pet kit, helping them connect the story to real-life applications. Always validate their ideas to boost their confidence in expressing thoughts.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The story demonstrates responsibility through characters caring for their pet kits, teaching children the importance of looking after another living being.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking care of their own pets or assisting in household chores to learn about responsibility.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: As characters interact with their pets, they show understanding and kindness, fostering empathy in young readers.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be considerate and empathetic towards their friends and animals they encounter in everyday life.
Example Lesson: Reading Skills
Explanation: Bug Club Phonics books are designed to enhance phonetic skills, with this story focusing on specific sounds and letters, aiding in early reading development.
Real-World Application: Children can practice their reading aloud, potentially improving their phonetic understanding and confidence in reading.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The story includes scenarios where characters must figure out how to care for their pets, promoting problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Kids can use these skills to navigate their own challenges, whether in academic settings or personal situations.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The characters often work together to look after their pets, highlighting the value of teamwork.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be transferred to collaborative activities in school or play, teaching children the importance of working collectively towards common goals.