Read with Biff, Chip and Kipper First Stories: Level 1: Six in a Bed
Biff, Chip and Kipper storybooks Series
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What’s inside...
Read With Biff, Chip and Kipper is the UK's best-selling home reading series, with over 5 million copies sold since 2005. Based on the Oxford Reading Tree, used in 80% of primary schools, the series offers Level 1 First Stories to introduce key everyday words and develop early reading skills through simple stories. Key words such as 'I', 'and', 'it', 'is', 'no', 'on', 'get', 'got', 'go', 'up', 'Mum', and 'Dad' are included. The series also features engaging storybooks with reading tips, story discussions, puzzles, and fun activities. Each book contains two stories, written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, providing a perfect introduction to reading. Additional Level 1 Phonics books offer practice with letter sounds and reading simple sentences, similar to school learning. The series is supported by www.oxfordowl.co.uk, which offers practical advice and activities for helping children learn to read.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-5
Length
22 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think it's important to share space and things with others, like the characters do in the story?
How do you feel when you share your things with friends or family?
What would you do if there was one bed and all your friends wanted to sleep in it like in the story?
Can you think of a time when you solved a problem by sharing or taking turns?
What do you think makes Biff, Chip, and Kipper good friends?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by asking your child how they feel about the story and its characters, establishing an emotional connection that fosters empathy.
Encourage your child to relate the scenarios in the book to their own experiences, which enhances personal connection and understanding.
Use the questions to guide a conversation about sharing and cooperation, relating these themes to everyday life situations your child may encounter.
Compliment your child on thoughtful responses or insights, which reinforces positive thinking and boosts confidence in expressing their opinions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sharing and cooperation
Explanation: Throughout the story, the characters demonstrate sharing and cooperation by taking turns and working together to sleep comfortably in the bed.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these principles by sharing toys and cooperating with siblings and friends during playtime, fostering healthy relationships.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The story showcases the characters encountering space issues in the bed and finding creative solutions to accommodate everyone.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and solve problems they face, whether it's organizing their space or finding ways to include everyone in a game.
Example Lesson: Respecting personal space
Explanation: As the characters arrange themselves in the bed, they learn to respect each other's personal space.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of respecting others' personal boundaries and applying it in school or while playing with others.