I'm Going to Read® (Level 4): Small Potatoes Club (I'm Going to Read® Series)
#1 in The Small Potatoes Club Series
What’s inside...
Stick with the club and have a good time - the Small Potatoes Club, that is! Its members include six kids and a dog and they love to have meetings, vote and make decisions. They've built a clubhouse and created membership cards - and readers are all invited to join. The story offers the newly independent reader a complex plot.
Discussion points
What do you think made the potatoes in the Small Potatoes Club special?
How did the characters in the book help each other?
What would you do if you were a part of the Small Potatoes Club?
How do you think the story would change if there was a new member in the club?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start your book discussion by expressing genuine interest in your child's thoughts and feelings about 'Small Potatoes Club.' Encourage them to imagine their own club and what fun activities they would include. Link discussions to everyday situations, such as teamwork seen in family or school. Finally, applaud their unique responses and connect them back to the themes of the book like friendship and cooperation.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The story highlights how the members of the Small Potatoes Club work together to solve problems and organize events, demonstrating the power of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or in their community, learning to cooperate and value each other’s input.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Innovation
Explanation: The club members use their creativity to come up with fun and innovative ideas for their activities. This encourages thinking outside the box.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to explore their creative sides in their projects or playtime, which can lead to innovative problem solving.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the book take on responsibilities for the club’s activities, showing the importance of being reliable and accountable.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the importance of fulfilling their duties, whether it’s in completing homework, performing household chores, or caring for a pet.
Example Lesson: Respect for Diversity
Explanation: The club is composed of members from diverse backgrounds, promoting inclusivity and respect for different cultures and ideas.
Real-World Application: Children learn to embrace and celebrate diversity among their friends and in their community, fostering an inclusive environment.
Example Lesson: Leadership
Explanation: One of the characters often leads the group in planning and decision-making, showing what effective leadership entails.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to take on leadership roles in small group situations, enhancing their decision-making and organizational skills.