Homes
Starters Series
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What’s inside...
This book provides a captivating introduction to the diverse types of homes around the world and their relationship to the environments they are situated in. Aimed at young children, the book is designed in a nearly square format for easy handling and features vivid color photographs. It includes contents, a combined index and glossary, and captions that introduce children to the organizational features of non-fiction. The book has been reviewed by literacy and geography consultants to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-12
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What kind of home would you like to live in and why?
How do homes protect us from different weather conditions?
Can you imagine how life would be different if we lived in homes like those in the book?
Why do you think homes in different places look different?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to use their imagination by asking them to describe their ideal home.
Discuss the importance of homes providing safety and comfort, relating it to your own home.
Compare and contrast your home with the ones in the book, discussing possible reasons for any differences.
Use a globe or map to locate the different places mentioned in the book to provide a geographical context to the homes discussed.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Different Cultures
Explanation: Homes by Rosie McCormick explores how people live in different parts of the world, showcasing various types of dwellings and discussing aspects of life that differ culturally.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by showing respect and curiosity towards people from different backgrounds they meet in their own community.
Example Lesson: Importance of Shelter
Explanation: The book educates on the essential human need for shelter and how it is fulfilled across the globe, helping children understand the significance of having a home.
Real-World Application: This can be applied by fostering gratitude in children for their own home, and understanding the importance of helping those who are less fortunate.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Compassion
Explanation: As children read about the diverse living conditions and the challenges some communities face, they learn to develop empathy for people in different life situations.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to participate in community drives or support charities that aid in providing shelter to those in need.
Example Lesson: Environmental Awareness
Explanation: The book discusses how homes are built with different materials that are available locally, emphasizing the relationship between our living spaces and the environment.
Real-World Application: Children can learn about sustainable living practices and be encouraged to think about how they can protect the environment around their homes.