Flip Flop! (Step into Reading)
Step into reading. A step 1 book Series
What’s inside...
Two best friends ponder over and partake in summer's seemingly endless possibilities. There's fun to be had at the sunny shore, fireworks to watch, and amusement parks to visit. This Step 1 story has big type and easy words, rhyme and rhythm, and picture clues.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-9
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes the characters special in 'Flip Flop!'?
How do the actions of the characters help solve their problems?
Why do you think the author chose 'Flip Flop!' as the title?
What lessons can we learn from the story about helping others?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing, relate the characters' experiences in 'Flip Flop!' to your child's personal experiences to make the conversation more relevant.
Encourage your child to describe their favorite part of the book and explain why it stood out to them.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next if the story continued, fostering creativity and imagination.
Highlight the moral of the story, and discuss how similar situations could be handled in real life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: In 'Flip Flop!', the characters encounter various situations where they need to adjust their plans and think creatively to solve problems. This highlights the importance of being adaptable in changing circumstances.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to be flexible and open to change, whether it's dealing with a change in routine, facing a new challenge at school, or adapting to new social settings.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The story demonstrates how characters work together to overcome obstacles. This collaboration is key to their success, showing that teamwork can achieve more than individual efforts.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by engaging in group activities, learning to cooperate with peers, and appreciating the value of achieving common goals through teamwork.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: As the characters in 'Flip Flop!' face setbacks, they continue to try and do not give up. The story reinforces the message that persistence is essential to accomplish any task.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the importance of not giving up when facing difficulties in their studies, hobby pursuits, or personal relationships.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters come up with innovative solutions to problems. This showcases how creativity is not only about art but also about thinking outside the box in everyday situations.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to use their imagination to think creatively in problem-solving scenarios at school or in play, enhancing their cognitive and creative skills.