Peter's New Kite: Key Words with Peter and Jane Level 9b
Key words with Peter and Jane Series
What’s inside...
Join Peter and Jane as they go on an exciting outdoor adventure involving Peter's brand new kite. The story explores the themes of friendship, adventure, and overcoming obstacles, as Peter faces challenges with his kite. 'Key Words with Peter and Jane' has been teaching children how to read for generations. This Level 9 book is designed for children who are becoming competent readers, featuring new stories with bold illustrations. It includes 36 classic stories across Levels 1 to 12, over 300 high-frequency Key Words, and is designed for steady progression to support independent reading. Comprehension questions and downloadable writing activities are available for every book to enhance reading ability, word-recognition, and phonics skills, helping children become fluent, independent readers.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
56 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Peter
Jane
Discussion points
What do you think Peter felt when he first saw his new kite?
Why is it important to share things with friends, like Peter did?
How do you think the story would change if Peter didn’t find his kite?
Can you think of a time when you tried something new like Peter?
What would you design on your own kite if you had one?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story. Ask them to relate the events in the book to their own experiences. Validate their feelings and thoughts to make them feel heard and understood. Use the story as a springboard to discuss the values of friendship, sharing, and courage, tying them into everyday life lessons.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the story, Peter works diligently to fly his kite despite numerous setbacks. His determination and refusal to give up exemplify the importance of perseverance when faced with challenges.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson in their personal pursuits, such as learning a musical instrument or mastering a new sport, understanding that persistence often leads to success.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: When Peter encounters problems flying his kite, he thinks critically and tries different solutions until he finds a way to make it soar. This aspect of the story highlights effective problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied to a child's everyday life, especially in academic settings or when encountering social dilemmas, teaching them to assess situations and think of various strategies to overcome obstacles.
Example Lesson: Cooperation
Explanation: Peter receives help from his friends and family, demonstrating that teamwork can lead to achieving goals that might be difficult to accomplish alone.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to seek and value cooperation in group activities at school or during play, fostering a sense of community and shared accomplishment.