Letterland: Bouncy Ben (Letterland)
Letterland. Series
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What’s inside...
Letterland Storybooks is a collection of 20 books featuring Letterland characters that teach children about the alphabet and phonics through engaging stories. The series is tailored for different age groups and includes a wide range of supporting materials such as teacher's guides, flashcards, and software, all of which adhere to the National Curriculum and the Scottish 5-14 Guidelines.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Bouncy Ben
Discussion points
What do you think Bouncy Ben loves most about bouncing?
How do you feel when Bouncy Ben meets new letter friends?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone like Bouncy Ben helps his friends?
What would you do if you could spend a day with Bouncy Ben?
How can we be more like Bouncy Ben in our daily lives?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading techniques to bring the character of Bouncy Ben to life, engaging your child with lively voice modulations.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite scene from the book. Discuss why they chose that particular scene and what they liked about it.
Follow up the reading by playing a game where you and your child think of words that start with the same letter as Bouncy Ben. This keeps the learning theme consistent.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next in the story before turning the page, fostering their critical thinking and anticipation skills.
Relate the themes of friendship and cooperation in the book to real-life situations in your child’s experience to make the messages more tangible and relatable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding of phonetic sounds
Explanation: Bouncy Ben introduces children to the 'B' sound through a fun and engaging narrative, connecting the letter with easily recognizable words.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this knowledge when beginning to read or write, recognizing and forming words that start with the 'B' sound, enhancing their phonemic awareness.
Example Lesson: Promotion of early literacy skills
Explanation: Through repetitive and rhythmic language, the book reinforces the connection between sounds and letters, an essential skill for early readers.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in spelling and reading simple words, boosting their confidence and competence in reading both at school and home.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: The vivid illustrations and playful story of Bouncy Ben inspire creativity and imagination in young readers.
Real-World Application: Children learn to express themselves imaginatively, which can be expressed in their storytelling, play activities, or art projects.