Let's Celebrate: Read It Yourself - Level 2 Developing Reader
Read It Yourself Series
What’s inside...
This engaging book invites young readers to explore the different ways cultures around the world celebrate various events. Through vibrant illustrations and simple text, children will discover new traditions and learn the importance of celebrating together. It’s time to come together, have fun and learn all about celebrations! Join different families and friends as they celebrate birthdays and festivals observed across the globe. Read about presents, food, special time with loved ones and more. 'Let's Celebrate' is from Developing Reader Level 2 and is ideal for readers aged from 5+ who can read short, simple sentences 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
5-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite celebration mentioned in the book and why?
How do you think people feel during these celebrations?
If you could create your own special day to celebrate, what would it be and how would you celebrate it?
Can you think of a celebration that we have that is similar to one in the book? How are they alike or different?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before starting the book, ask your child what they know about different celebrations to activate their prior knowledge.
While reading, pause at each celebration to discuss its unique aspects and the emotions it might evoke.
Encourage your child to draw or describe a celebration from the book, focusing on details and why it's special.
After reading, relate the celebrations in the book to your own family traditions and discuss any similarities or differences.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Teamwork
Explanation: The book showcases characters organizing a celebration together, demonstrating how collaboration leads to successful outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children learn to work cooperatively in group settings like school projects or sports teams, understanding that collective effort yields better results.
Example Lesson: Cultural Awareness
Explanation: As characters prepare for the celebration, they explore various cultural traditions, promoting an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this understanding by showing respect and curiosity towards different cultures they encounter in school and their community.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The story presents characters facing and resolving challenges while planning the celebration, illustrating effective problem-solving techniques.
Real-World Application: Children learn to apply critical thinking to overcome obstacles in everyday tasks or conflicts with peers.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Expression
Explanation: The book encourages expressing ideas and creativity through the planning and decorating activities for the celebration.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children to use their imagination in arts and crafts or creative thinking in their academic and personal life.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters take on specific roles in the celebration preparation, teaching accountability and reliability.
Real-World Application: Children can mirror this behavior by taking responsibility for their own small tasks, like homework or chores, enhancing their sense of accountability.