How the Ear Can Hear
Collins big cat phonics for letters and sounds Series
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What’s inside...
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1-6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. This book, focused on our ears and how they help us to hear, offers a close look at the anatomy and function of ears through engaging photographic information provided by Kate Scott. With varied sentence structures and natural language, it focuses on adjacent consonants with short vowel phonemes. Additional features include a review section for comprehension and vocabulary recall, and practical reading notes to support the use of Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds in educational settings. It has also been quizzed for Accelerated Reader.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you learn about how our ears help us hear different sounds?
Why do you think it's important for us to be able to hear?
Can you think of a time when hearing something helped you feel safe or happy?
How do you think our life would be different if we couldn't hear?
What was your favorite part of the book and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts by asking them to draw their favorite sound and explain why they like it.
Relate the sound concepts from the book to real-life by experimenting with different sounds in your home or outside, like rustling leaves or different musical instruments.
Use expressive voice modulation while discussing the book to make the concept of sound more vivid and engaging.
Connect the story to personal experiences by sharing what your favorite sounds are and asking your child about theirs.
Reinforce the learning by watching educational videos or apps that explain how the ear functions and how sounds travel.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and learning
Explanation: The book follows the journey of a young child exploring how different sounds are made and how the ear processes them.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to ask questions and seek answers about how the world works, fostering a love for science and exploration.
Example Lesson: Importance of the senses
Explanation: The story highlights the ear's role in helping us connect with our environment, showcasing various sounds and their importance.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to appreciate and take care of their senses, and understand how they help us navigate daily life.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The protagonist encounters challenges in understanding complex concepts of sound and hearing, but finds ways to overcome them.
Real-World Application: Inspires children to tackle difficult problems by breaking them down into smaller, manageable parts and finding solutions.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and communication
Explanation: Throughout the book, the child interacts with peers and adults to gather information, demonstrating effective communication.
Real-World Application: Shows the value of collaborating and communicating with others to achieve a common goal, applicable in school projects and family activities.