Chickens
Farm animals Series
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What’s inside...
A hen narrates this photo-illustrated book which describes the body parts and behavior of chickens on a farm. The book, part of Jump!'s Animals on the Farm series, includes vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text to engage early readers. Readers will learn about the differences between male and female chickens and a labeled diagram helps identify chicken body parts. Additional features include a photo glossary to reinforce new vocabulary, reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Children can also learn more about chickens through a safe search engine providing relevant, age-appropriate websites.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-8
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes chickens special after reading this book?
How do you think the chickens feel about their adventures?
If you were a chicken in the book, what would you do differently?
Why do you think the author chose chickens as the main characters?
What lessons can we learn from the chickens' experiences?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, helping them connect emotionally with the characters.
Discuss the actions and motivations of the chickens, prompting your child to think critically about the storyline.
Use the illustrations in the book to ask your child to describe what they see and imagine what might happen next.
Link the story’s themes to real-life situations, which can help your child apply the lessons learned from the book.
Praise your child's responses to build their confidence and promote a love for reading and discussion.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The story showcases children taking care of chickens, feeding them, and keeping their living area clean.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of daily chores and caring for others, fostering a sense of responsibility that can be applied to pets or household tasks.
Example Lesson: The lifecycle of animals
Explanation: Through the narrative, readers explore the growth stages of chickens from eggs to fully grown chickens.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand and respect the process of growth in all living things, enhancing their empathy towards animals and nature.
Example Lesson: Cooperation
Explanation: Characters in the book work together to solve problems, like building a coop for the chickens.
Real-World Application: Children can use teamwork strategies in their peer interactions, whether in school projects or playground activities.
Example Lesson: Cause and effect
Explanation: The book demonstrates the consequences of actions, such as the result of not properly caring for the chickens.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to anticipate outcomes based on their actions, an important skill for decision-making and problem-solving.
Example Lesson: Nutrition and food sources
Explanation: It discusses where eggs come from and the process involved, connecting food sources to the animals.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this knowledge when learning about food origins and making healthier eating choices based on understanding where their food comes from.