Key Words with Peter and Jane Level 2c - Fun In the Water
Key words with Peter and Jane Series
What’s inside...
The book 'Fun In the Water' is part of the 'Key Words with Peter and Jane' series, which is a range of readers that help young children to learn and practice key word recognition. In this installment, Peter and Jane have various adventures involving water, which not only assist in word recognition but also provide enjoyable storylines for young readers to engage with. The simple and repetitive text is designed to build confidence in children who are learning to read. The book features brand-new stories with bold illustrations and includes over 300 high-frequency Key Words to practice reading 'on sight'. It is designed for steady progression to support independent reading, with comprehension questions and a downloadable writing activity for every book. As children work through the books in order from 1a to 12c, they will grow in reading ability and confidence, developing word-recognition and phonics skills to become fluent, independent readers.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
56 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part about Peter and Jane's adventure and why?
How do you think Peter and Jane felt when they were playing in the water?
If you could join Peter and Jane in one of their water games, which one would you choose and what would you do?
What do you think makes playing in water fun?
Can you think of a new water game that Peter and Jane could play next time?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading: Change your tone of voice to match the excitement of the water games, to keep your child engaged and make the reading experience lively.
Relate to personal experiences: After reading, connect the story to your child’s own experiences with water play, which helps in personalizing the story and deepening their understanding.
Encourage imagination: Ask your child to come up with their own water game, encouraging them to use their creativity and imagination inspired by the book.
Discuss emotions: Talk about how different activities make them feel, mirroring the emotions of Peter and Jane, to help your child express and understand their own feelings.
Praise participation: Celebrate your child's responses and ideas during the conversation to boost their confidence and encourage them to engage more in such discussions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Building Confidence
Explanation: In 'Fun In the Water', as Peter and Jane engage in water activities, they demonstrate bravery and confidence.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of trying new activities and overcoming initial fears, which they can apply when facing new challenges at school or in social settings.
Example Lesson: Importance of Teamwork
Explanation: The book shows Peter and Jane working together while playing in the water, highlighting the value of cooperation.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to collaborate with peers during group activities, enhancing their social skills and ability to work in a team.
Example Lesson: Learning Through Play
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters learn new skills by engaging in playful water activities.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to see play as a valuable way of learning new skills and absorbing information, which can be applied in both educational and home settings.
Example Lesson: Safety Awareness
Explanation: Safety measures are implied through the supervision and actions of characters while they are near water.
Real-World Application: Children are subtly taught the importance of safety near water bodies, which is crucial for preventing accidents in real-life scenarios.
Example Lesson: Respect for Nature
Explanation: The setting around water bodies in the story encourages a connection and respect for natural environments.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the importance of protecting and valuing natural settings, which they can practice by being conscientious in parks, beaches, and other natural areas.