Katie Woo and Her Big Ideas
Katie Series
What’s inside...
Combines four previously published stories, including Katie in the kitchen, Katie saves the Earth, Katie's lucky birthday, and Katie's new shoes, in which Katie does her best to be considerate and helpful. Katie Woo has big ideas about everything! From how to help at dinner to how to save the Earth, she always knows what to do. Sometimes things don't quite go according to plan. But that's no problem. Katie has big ideas of how to fix things, too!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
96 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Katie Woo
Jojo
Pedro
Ms. Winkle
Discussion points
What do you think about Katie Woo's big ideas? Which one was your favorite and why?
How did Katie handle challenges in the story? What can we learn from her?
Katie has a lot of friends with different personalities. How does she interact with them and how does it affect her ideas?
If you could give Katie another big idea to try in the book, what would it be and why?
How do you think Katie felt at the end of the story? What clues in the book tell you that?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think creatively by asking them to come up with their own 'big idea' after reading about Katie's.
Discuss the different outcomes of Katie’s ideas, which will help children understand cause and effect.
Relate the story to your child’s experiences by asking if they have ever had a similar idea or faced similar challenges like Katie.
Use expressive reading to enhance the fun and animated nature of Katie's adventures, changing your tone and pitch to match the excitement of the story.
After reading, ask your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. This encourages them to recall details and express their understanding visually.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Katie Woo faces various challenges in the stories and comes up with creative solutions to solve them.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to approach real-life problems with a creative mindset and find practical solutions.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Katie regularly takes responsibility for her actions in the book, whether they lead to good or bad outcomes.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of taking responsibility for their own actions and understanding the consequences.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Katie often shows empathy and understanding towards her friends when they are in difficult situations.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to recognize the feelings of others and respond with kindness and understanding in their interactions.
Example Lesson: The value of friendship
Explanation: Throughout the book, Katie’s adventures often involve her friends and highlight the importance of having supportive relationships.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to foster and value friendships in their own lives, recognizing the mutual benefits of strong social bonds.