I Can Help
I Can Help Series
What’s inside...
I Can Help is a book that sensitively portrays the story of Zahra who enjoys supporting her classmate Kyle, but faces peer pressure and makes regrettable choices. This book illustrates the importance of kindness and learning from mistakes, featuring animal characters in challenging situations where they help each other, which can prompt discussions on kindness in various settings.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Duck
Discussion points
What are some ways you can help someone who is feeling sad or upset?
Can you think of a time when you helped a friend or family member? What did you do?
How do you feel when someone helps you?
Why is it important to help others?
What are some new ways you can think of to help people around you?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the questions, express genuine interest in your child's responses to encourage open communication.
Use examples from the book to relate to real-life scenarios which can help your child connect the dots between the story and their own experiences.
Praise your child’s thoughts and answers to boost their confidence in expressing ideas and opinions.
Encourage your child to come up with creative ways to help others, and perhaps plan a small project together based on their ideas.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: The story showcases characters who actively help each other, encouraging children to understand and share the feelings of others.
Real-World Application: Children can practice empathy by helping their friends or family members who are in need or by understanding their emotions.
Example Lesson: Cooperation
Explanation: The characters in the book work together to solve problems, highlighting the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or cooperating with siblings at home.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters encounter challenges that they solve by thinking critically and creatively.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in a child's life during playtime or while doing homework, where critical thinking is essential.
Example Lesson: Kindness
Explanation: Acts of kindness are prevalent throughout the story, teaching children the value of being kind to others.
Real-World Application: Children can show kindness by sharing their toys, helping out at home, or being friendly to new classmates.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The characters take responsibility for their actions and their environment, which is a crucial lesson for young readers.
Real-World Application: This can translate to children taking responsibility for their personal belongings, their pets, or their tasks at home.