Fishkeeping: BookLife Non-Fiction Readers
BookLife readers Series
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What’s inside...
Explore the captivating world of fishkeeping with this informative guide. Perfect for beginner aquarists, it covers everything from setting up your first aquarium to maintaining a healthy environment for your aquatic friends. Dive deeper into the essential knowledge required to keep fish healthy and happy. This resource is part of Decodables by Jump!, a comprehensive library of decodable leveled readers that supports young readers with a sequenced approach to phonics instruction, featuring colorful, photo-packed nonfiction content.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-12
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What kind of fish would you like to have as a pet and why?
How do you think the fish feel when they are in a tank?
What are some ways we can take care of fish to make sure they are happy and healthy?
Can you think of any similarities or differences between taking care of fish and taking care of other pets?
What did you find most surprising or interesting about keeping fish as pets?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading, ask your child what they already know about fishkeeping or if they have ever seen different types of aquariums.
While reading, relate the content to any personal experiences with fish or pets in general to make the discussion more personal and relatable.
Encourage your child to imagine having a fish tank. Discuss what kind of fish they would choose and why, linking back to information from the book.
After reading, encourage your child to draw or describe their ideal aquarium setup based on what they learned.
Use the book’s illustrations and content as a starting point to explore more about aquatic life and ecosystems together online or in a nearby aquarium or pet store.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The book teaches children about the responsibilities involved in caring for fish, such as feeding, cleaning, and maintaining the right environment.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these lessons by taking on more responsibilities at home, like caring for pets or helping with household chores.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: Fishkeeping requires patience, as setting up a proper tank and maintaining it takes time and effort.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the importance of patience which can help them in managing their school projects or in learning new skills.
Example Lesson: Scientific Curiosity
Explanation: The book provides insights into the biological and environmental needs of fish, sparking curiosity about marine life and ecosystems.
Real-World Application: This curiosity can lead children to explore more about different sciences and perhaps participate in science fairs or clubs at school.
Example Lesson: Conservation Awareness
Explanation: It emphasizes the importance of maintaining ecological balance and the impacts of human activities on aquatic environments.
Real-World Application: Children can become more environmentally conscious, making efforts to recycle, conserve water, and learn more about environmental protection.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Caring for fish helps children understand and empathize with the needs of other living creatures.
Real-World Application: This can foster a more compassionate attitude towards animals and people, promoting kindness and understanding in their interactions.