Ladybird Class The Space Station: Read It Yourself - Level 3 Confident Reader
Read It Yourself Series
What’s inside...
This book is designed for children who are confident in reading on their own and ready for more challenging sentences with a wider vocabulary. It takes young readers on an educational adventure aboard a space station, where they can explore the wonders of space and learn about the science and technology that make living and working in space possible. Join Ladybird Class on another imaginative learning adventure. This time, the class are learning about outer space! Join Tao Meerkat and the others as they meet some friendly astronauts, go on a spacewalk and see what it is like to live on a space station. Ladybird The Space Station is from Confident Reader Level 3 and is perfect for more confident readers aged from 6+ who can read simple stories with help. Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading. With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-7
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like to live on a space station?
How do you think the astronauts work together in space?
What was your favorite part of the space station adventure?
If you could take one thing from Earth to space, what would it be and why?
How do you think space exploration helps us learn more about our planet?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves as astronauts and describe their daily routines on a space station.
Discuss the importance of teamwork in achieving goals, as shown by the astronauts working together.
Prompt your child to express their feelings about the adventure and ask them to draw their favorite scene.
Explore curiosity by asking what object they would bring to space and discuss the reasons behind their choice.
Relate the story to real-life astronauts and space missions to deepen their understanding and interest.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The story showcases characters working together to solve problems and manage tasks aboard the space station, emphasizing the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or helping out in team tasks at home, learning to collaborate and communicate effectively.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The characters in the book exhibit a strong desire to explore and learn new things about space, inspiring readers to be curious about the world around them.
Real-World Application: Kids can channel their curiosity by engaging in educational activities, asking questions, and exploring subjects that fascinate them, whether at school or during leisure time.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, the characters encounter challenges that they must think critically to resolve, emphasizing the value of problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children can use problem-solving skills in daily life when faced with conflicts or challenges, helping them make thoughtful decisions and finding creative solutions.