Busy Books: Rescue Vehicles
Busy books Series
What’s inside...
Each book in this series offers a wealth of educational content, including facts, new vocabulary, number activities, puzzles, and various things to do. It features word activities and three stories: one for independent reading, one for shared reading, and a bedtime story. This particular book highlights rescue vehicles.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think happens when the rescue vehicles get a call for help?
How do you think the people feel when they see the rescue vehicles coming?
What kind of tools do you think are inside a fire truck or an ambulance?
If you could design your own rescue vehicle, what special features would it have?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts by asking them to describe their favorite rescue vehicle from the book.
Discuss the roles of different rescue workers and their vehicles and how they help the community.
Use real-world examples of emergencies where rescue vehicles are essential, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation.
Let your child draw their version of a rescue vehicle and explain the features that make it unique.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: Through the interactive story about various rescue vehicles working together to save the day, children learn that teamwork is essential to accomplish tasks effectively.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding of teamwork in school projects or while playing sports, emphasizing cooperation and shared efforts.
Example Lesson: Values of bravery and responsibility
Explanation: The rescue vehicles demonstrate brave acts in emergency situations, showing children the value of acting responsibly and courageously when helping others.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to take responsible actions in their daily interactions, such as standing up for a friend or taking initiative to help at home without being asked.
Example Lesson: Understanding different roles in community helpers
Explanation: The book showcases different rescue vehicles and their specific functions, helping children appreciate the various roles each community helper plays.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to respect and acknowledge the diverse jobs people do in their community, fostering a sense of appreciation and gratitude towards service providers like firefighters, police officers, and paramedics.
Example Lesson: Importance of safety and preparedness
Explanation: As children learn about the tasks of each rescue vehicle, they also discover the importance of being prepared and following safety rules to prevent accidents and handle emergencies.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in practical ways such as children learning to follow safety rules at home, school, or while playing outdoors.