Emergency Rescue: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader
Read It Yourself Series
What’s inside...
Dive into the action-packed world of 'Emergency Rescue: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader' by Ladybird. This engaging book is perfect for children who are beginning to read on their own. Follow the thrilling day-to-day adventures of emergency rescue teams as they bravely save lives. The simple text and vivid illustrations stimulate young readers’ imaginations and help in enhancing their reading skills. It also encourages a sense of community and teaches essential values of courage and teamwork. Learn about the real-life superheroes who help us in an emergency! From the police to the coastguard, the emergency services have got our backs. Join the rescue crews as they save lives, catch criminals and heal injuries in this colourful, fact-filled book. Emergency Rescue is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences with help. Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading. With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What would you do if you saw someone in need of help, like the characters in the book?
How do you think the rescue team feels when they save someone?
Why is it important to work together during an emergency?
What are some ways you can keep yourself safe in different emergencies?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the role of a rescuer to foster empathy and understanding.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and how each member of a rescue team contributes to solving problems.
Link the scenarios in the book to real-life situations to make the connection stronger and more relatable.
Praise your child’s responses to show appreciation for their thoughts, which boosts their confidence in expressing ideas.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The book showcases emergency responders working together to save lives, demonstrating the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by collaborating with peers on group projects or during team sports, understanding that collective effort can achieve great results.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: As emergency situations arise, characters in the book must think quickly and effectively to find solutions.
Real-World Application: Children learn to stay calm and think clearly when faced with challenges, whether it's solving a puzzle or resolving a conflict with a friend.
Example Lesson: Understanding Community Helpers
Explanation: The book introduces various emergency roles, helping children recognize and appreciate different community helpers and their responsibilities.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand who to look for and how to react in real-life emergencies, fostering a sense of security and community awareness.
Example Lesson: Bravery and Courage
Explanation: Characters face challenging situations and demonstrate courage, teaching children the virtue of being brave in the face of adversity.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to be brave when trying new things or facing their fears, be it during school presentations or in overcoming personal obstacles.