Key Words with Peter and Jane Level 1b - The Shops
Key words with Peter and Jane Series
What’s inside...
A children's reader that introduces young learners to simple sentences and everyday vocabulary associated with shopping. Peter and Jane visit different shops, exploring the sights and sounds of a shopping trip.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
56 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Peter
Jane
Mother
Discussion points
What kinds of shops did Peter and Jane visit in the book? Which one would you like to visit and why?
What are some items that Peter and Jane saw at the shops? Can you think of something you would like to buy from a shop?
How do you think the shopkeepers felt when Peter and Jane visited their shops? Why is it important to be polite when we visit a store?
What colors did you notice in the illustrations of the shops? Which shop had your favorite colors and what were they?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe the shops and items using their own words, fostering vocabulary expansion.
Ask your child to draw their favorite shop from the book and explain their choice, promoting creativity and personal connection.
Discuss the role of shopkeepers and the importance of community helpers, enhancing their understanding of community and occupations.
While reading, point out specific colors, shapes, and items, relating them to everyday life to improve observation and cognitive skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Learning new vocabulary related to shopping
Explanation: Peter and Jane visit various shops, introducing children to specific words associated with shopping contexts.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these newly learned words on their visits to the supermarket or any shop, enhancing their language skills and communication.
Example Lesson: Understanding money and transactions
Explanation: The book shows Peter and Jane buying items, which helps children understand the concept of exchanging money for goods.
Real-World Application: Kids can practice this by engaging in small transactions, such as buying a snack, to grasp the value of money and basic arithmetic involved.
Example Lesson: Social skills and manners
Explanation: Throughout their shopping journey, Peter and Jane interact with shopkeepers and other customers, demonstrating polite greetings and thank-yous.
Real-World Application: Children learn to mimic these respectful interactions in real life, helping them build positive relationships in public places and enhance their social etiquette.