In the bin: (Red Squirrel Phonics Level 2 Set 2)
Red Squirrel Phonics Series
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What’s inside...
A fun and engaging story about a group of animal friends discovering the importance of recycling and taking care of the environment.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you think about how the characters solved their problem?
How do you feel when you help someone clean up or organize things?
Why do you think it's important to keep our environment clean?
Can you think of other ways we might help keep our places tidy and neat?
What would you do if you found something that didn't belong to you?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the story to their everyday experiences, such as cleaning their room or helping out at home.
Ask your child how they felt about the characters' actions and if they would have done anything differently.
Discuss the importance of team work and community care as depicted in the book, drawing parallels to your child's life.
Use expressive reading to keep the story engaging; alter your voice for different characters to make the reading session more interactive.
After reading, consider doing a small cleanup activity together to reinforce the theme of the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Phonemic Awareness
Explanation: In the book 'In the bin: (Red Squirrel Phonics Level 2 Set 2)', children are exposed to basic phonics through engaging and repetitive text. Phonemic awareness is demonstrated as young readers are encouraged to sound out and recognize simple words.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in decoding words and contributes to smoother reading. It's utilized in everyday reading scenarios, from reading street signs to books, enhancing reading confidence and literacy skills.
Example Lesson: Value of Cleanliness
Explanation: The story revolves around characters who learn the importance of not littering and cleaning up, which is a subtle nod towards environmental care.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by developing habits of disposing of waste properly and participating in cleaning their homes or classrooms, fostering a sense of responsibility and care for their surroundings.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: As characters work together in the story to clean up the bin area, the book highlights the power of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Young readers can learn to collaborate with peers in group tasks at school or in play, understanding that teamwork can make challenging tasks more manageable and more enjoyable.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The book showcases characters solving the issue of a messy environment, thereby providing a model for constructive problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Children can mirror this approach in real life by identifying issues in their environment and thinking about ways to solve them, whether it's figuring out how to organize their toys or resolving a dispute with a sibling.