Bug Club Phonics - Phase 2 Unit 5: Get Fit
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What’s inside...
This children's book pack, based on the CBBC TV series Alphablocks, is designed to introduce young learners aged 4-5 to phonics and early reading skills. The pack contains 4 fiction books that promote physical fitness and health through engaging storylines. It uses Bug Club Phonics, a Department for Education-approved teaching programme that employs research-based methods proven effective for early reading success. The books are 100% decodable, supporting readers' development at each stage from Nursery to Year 1. Each book includes notes for parents to aid in reading and comprehension. Titles include 'Tess Gets the Bin', 'The Bus to the Park', 'A Letter from Liverpool', and 'Grans and Grandads'.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
8 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some fun ways you can think of to stay fit like the characters in the book?
How do you feel when you exercise or play outside?
Can you name a new sport or game you'd like to try after reading 'Get Fit'?
Why is it important to be active and healthy?
What does 'being fit' mean to you?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to connect the story to their own experiences by discussing their favorite physical activities. Praise their efforts in sports or outdoor play to boost their confidence. Use the book’s themes to plan a family activity day, incorporating some of the exercises mentioned. This reinforces the importance of fitness and provides a practical application of the book’s lessons.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Physical Activity
Explanation: The story encourages children to get active through a fun and engaging narrative that emphasizes the joy and benefits of physical exercise.
Real-World Application: Children can be motivated to participate in daily physical activities such as playing outside, joining sports teams, or engaging in family fitness activities.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: As characters in the book work together to get fit, they demonstrate the importance of teamwork in achieving common goals.
Real-World Application: This can teach children the value of cooperation and working harmoniously with others in group settings such as in school projects or sports.
Example Lesson: Setting and Achieving Goals
Explanation: The narrative shows characters setting fitness goals and working towards them, illustrating the process of goal-setting and achievement.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to set their own achievable goals in various aspects of their lives and understand the steps they need to take to reach them, promoting a sense of accomplishment and self-efficacy.