Peppa Pig: Peppa's Gym Class
Peppa Pig Series
What’s inside...
In 'Peppa Pig: Peppa's Gym Class,' Peppa and her friends attend their gym class where they have fun participating in various physical activities. They learn the importance of exercise and teamwork as they jump, run, and play together. In another episode, Peppa and her friends use their imaginations to explore a crocodile-infested swamp and escape from dinosaurs at Grampy Rabbit's jungle gym class.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Peppa felt when she tried the new gym activities?
What gym activity would you like to try and why?
Why is it important to take turns and share equipment, just like Peppa and her friends?
How can we stay safe while playing and exercising?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the story to their own experiences with physical activities or gym class.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and sharing, drawing examples from the book.
Ask your child how they feel after physical activity, linking it to how Peppa might have felt.
Emphasize safety during physical play, using the book's gym class setting as an example.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: In 'Peppa's Gym Class,' Peppa and her friends engage in various group exercises that require them to work together towards a common goal.
Real-World Application: Children learn that cooperating with others can lead to successful outcomes in group projects or team sports at school.
Example Lesson: The benefits of physical activity
Explanation: The story highlights different gym activities like running and jumping, portraying them in a fun and engaging way.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to participate in physical activities which enhance their health and motor skills.
Example Lesson: Trying new things
Explanation: Peppa tries new gym activities for the first time and learns she can have fun doing them, even if they seem challenging at first.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to embrace new experiences at school, in their hobbies, or in their interactions with others.
Example Lesson: Good sportsmanship
Explanation: Throughout the gym class, the characters are shown being supportive of each other, regardless of the outcome of the games.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to be gracious winners and understanding losers, fostering respect for others in competitive or cooperative settings.