Ladybird Class Let's Play Sports: Read It Yourself - Level 1 Early Reader
Read It Yourself Series
What’s inside...
This Level 1 Early Reader book, 'Let's Play Sports', takes young children on an imaginative learning adventure with the Ladybird Class as they explore a stadium and learn about different sports. The book introduces children to playing sports, teamwork, and sportsmanship through vivid illustrations and simple sentences. It encourages kids to try different sports and cheer for athletes as they race, swim, do gymnastics, and win medals. The book also includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and reading tips. It is carefully checked by educational and subject consultants, making it perfect for children aged 4+ who are just beginning to read beyond phonics.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-5
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite sport in the book and why?
How do you think the characters felt when they played together?
Can you think of a time when you worked together with friends like the characters did?
Why is it important to be active and play sports?
What new sport would you like to try after reading this book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to elaborate on their answers, fostering deeper insight and connection.
Relate the sports in the book to activities your child enjoys or has expressed interest in.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and friendship highlighted in the book to teach social skills.
Use the book’s illustrations to engage visually and ask your child to describe what they see.
Connect the story to real-life by planning a day to play one of the sports mentioned in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The story showcases various sports where characters must work together to succeed, emphasizing the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn to cooperate with peers during group activities at school or in sports, understanding that collaboration can lead to success.
Example Lesson: Importance of Physical Activity
Explanation: Through engaging sports scenarios, the book promotes staying active, highlighting how sports can be fun and beneficial for health.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to participate in physical activities, whether through structured sports or informal play, helping to instill a habit of regular exercise.
Example Lesson: Learning New Skills
Explanation: As characters in the book try different sports, they learn new skills and improve through practice, showing readers the value of perseverance.
Real-World Application: Children are motivated to try new activities and understand that acquiring new skills requires patience and persistence.
Example Lesson: Respect and Fair Play
Explanation: The narrative reinforces respecting teammates and opponents alike and playing by the rules, which is crucial in sports.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the importance of fair play and respect, carrying these values into school and social interactions.
Example Lesson: Winning and Losing Gracefully
Explanation: Characters in the book experience both wins and losses, teaching the readers how to handle outcomes gracefully regardless of the result.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children deal with successes and setbacks in various aspects of life, developing resilience and good sportsmanship.