Pips!: Red Squirrel Phonics Level 1 Set 2
Red Squirrel Phonics Series
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What’s inside...
Follow the lively and adventurous squirrels, Pip and Kit, as they explore their lush forest home, overcoming small daily challenges and learning valuable lessons along the way.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What sounds did you hear the most in this story?
How do you think the squirrel felt when it found the nuts?
What would you do if you were a character in the story?
Can you think of a different ending for the story?
What was your favorite part of the book and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe the characters using their own words.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next at different points in the story.
After reading, relate the story to your child’s personal experiences or surroundings.
Use dramatic expressions and voice modulations to make the reading session more enjoyable and engaging.
Discuss the illustrations in the book and ask how they help tell the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Building Vocabulary
Explanation: The book introduces early readers to simple, repetitively structured sentences that enhance their vocabulary and understanding of phonics.
Real-World Application: Children can utilize the words they learn from the book to form correct sentences and express their thoughts clearly, helping them communicate more effectively at home and school.
Example Lesson: Understanding Phonics
Explanation: Through engaging stories and characters, the book focuses on the sounds that letters and combinations of letters make, which is essential for reading.
Real-World Application: This prepares children for more complex reading tasks and helps them decode words independently, boosting their reading confidence and skills.
Example Lesson: Promoting Consistency
Explanation: Each story in the series builds on the last, reinforcing learned phonetic sounds and encouraging consistent reading habits.
Real-World Application: This consistency can be applied to daily routines, helping children develop a habit of regular reading and study that would benefit their ongoing education.