Hide-and-Seek All Week (All Aboard Reading)
The Barker twins Series
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What’s inside...
Moffie and Morgie want to play hide-and-seek with their friends at recess, but no one can agree on the rules. The story follows their attempts to resolve the disagreement and finally get to play the game. This silly Level 2 reader is perfect for young readers who are just starting to read on their own.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the characters enjoy playing hide-and-seek?
How do the characters feel when they find each other?
What are some of your favorite hiding spots and why?
How does playing together help the characters in the story build their friendship?
If you were in the story, what would you do differently during the hide-and-seek game?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for different characters to make the story lively and fun.
After reading, play a game of hide-and-seek with your child to connect the story to real-life experience.
Discuss the importance of playing games with friends and how it strengthens friendships.
Encourage your child to talk about their emotions and perspectives, relating them to those of the characters in the book.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next if the story continued, fostering imagination and critical thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Cooperation
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters engage in the game of hide-and-seek, demonstrating the need to take turns and work together to enjoy the game.
Real-World Application: Children can apply the principle of cooperation in school activities and collaborative projects, learning the importance of teamwork and shared success.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The characters encounter challenges when finding hiding spots or seeking their friends, which teaches them to think critically and solve problems.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use problem-solving skills in real-life situations, such as figuring out how to manage small disputes with peers or completing a difficult task on their own.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: Players in hide-and-seek need to wait quietly and patiently while others seek them, promoting the virtue of patience.
Real-World Application: Children learn to wait their turn while playing games, or even while engaging in conversations, which is a valuable skill in social and educational settings.
Example Lesson: Respect for others
Explanation: The game rules in hide-and-seek require respecting others' hiding spots and playing fairly, highlighting the importance of respect.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of respecting others’ space and belongings, fostering polite and considerate behavior.
Example Lesson: Enjoyment in simple games
Explanation: The excitement and joy derived from a simple, imaginative game like hide-and-seek showcases that fun doesn't require elaborate tools or technology.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to engage more often in physical play and use their imagination in creating their games, reducing screen time and promoting physical activity.