Key Words with Peter and Jane Level 12c - The Street Party
Key words with Peter and Jane Series
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What’s inside...
Join Peter and Jane as they throw a street party with their friends and neighbors. The book explores themes of friendship, community, and the joy of coming together for a celebration.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
56 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the street party and why?
How do you think Peter and Jane felt during the street party? Can you tell me about a time you felt that way?
What are some ways we can help our neighbors like the characters in the book?
If you could add another character to the story, who would it be and what would they do at the street party?
What do you think makes a neighborhood feel like a community, just like in the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
To ensure an enriching discussion, actively listen to your child’s responses and express genuine interest in their thoughts. Use follow-up questions to delve deeper into their perspective. Share your own feelings about the book to model reflective thinking and connect on a personal level. Lastly, encourage your child to relate the themes of the book to their own experiences, boosting their empathy and understanding of the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Community Involvement
Explanation: The story showcases a community coming together to organize a street party, demonstrating cooperation and teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of participating in community activities and understand how collaborating with others can lead to successful outcomes.
Example Lesson: Respect for Diversity
Explanation: The diverse characters in the story illustrate the value of respecting everyone's differences and embracing multiculturalism at the community event.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to appreciate and respect people from different backgrounds in their own communities and schools.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the book take on tasks to prepare for the street party, showing accountability and dependability.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to take responsibility for their roles in group activities and understand the impact of their contributions.