Free food: (Red Squirrel Phonics Level 5)
Red Squirrel Phonics Series
What’s inside...
Follow the adventures of a curious red squirrel as it searches for food and navigates the challenges of the forest. Red Squirrel Phonics is a series of decodable readers designed to teach children phonics skills in a sequential and systematic way, using real stories with words they can read. The program introduces phonemes and graphemes, allowing children to practice and apply their knowledge through engaging, decodable texts that are meaningful. In this Level 5 book, a family visits the market, and Pam chases a cat, which ultimately gets away, leading her to focus on the free food available.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
20 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the story and why?
How do you think the character felt when they found the free food?
What would you do if you found free food like in the story?
Can you think of ways to help people who might need free food?
What did you learn about sharing and kindness from this story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before starting the book, ask your child what they think it might be about based on the title and cover.
Encourage your child to explain why a certain part of the story is their favorite. This can provide insight into their thoughts and feelings.
Discuss the emotions of the characters at different points in the story, and relate them to real-life scenarios that your child might encounter.
After reading, brainstorm together about ways you can help in your community, connecting the story’s themes to actionable ideas.
Praise your child’s responses and thoughts throughout the discussion to build their confidence and encourage deeper thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of sharing
Explanation: The story demonstrates how the characters share food and resources with each other, promoting a sense of communal support and generosity.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to share their toys, snacks, or school supplies with their peers, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment in both school and home settings.
Example Lesson: Understanding consequences
Explanation: As characters in the book make decisions about food, they face various outcomes that teach them about cause and effect.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that their choices have consequences, encouraging them to think before they act and make more considerate decisions.
Example Lesson: Value of teamwork
Explanation: The story shows how characters work together to solve problems related to food scarcity, highlighting the effectiveness of cooperative efforts.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to collaborate with others on group projects or in games, understanding that teamwork often leads to better solutions and outcomes.