Read with Oxford: Stage 1: Biff, Chip and Kipper: I Can Read Kit
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What’s inside...
Perfect for early readers, 'Read with Oxford: Stage 1: Biff, Chip and Kipper: I Can Read Kit' is designed to build confidence and improve literacy among children aged 3-4. This kit includes fun activities and captivating stories about Biff, Chip, and Kipper, making learning to read an exciting adventure. It provides a structured approach that ensures progression and success, aligning with early childhood developmental stages and fostering a joy for reading. The kit not only entertains but also educates, making it an essential tool in every child's learning journey. It is packed with engaging stories, fun activities, tips for parents, and after-reading activities. Notably, Biff, Chip, Kipper and Floppy the dog are beloved characters from Oxford Reading Tree, used in 80% of primary schools. The series offers resources to build reading confidence and includes practical advice, free eBooks, and activities available on oxfordowl.co.uk to further support a child’s reading progress.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Kipper
Floppy
Chip
Biff
Mum
Dad
Discussion points
What places did Biff, Chip, and Kipper visit in the story and which one did you like the most?
How do you think Biff felt when she found the secret map?
What would you do if you found a map like Biff, Chip, and Kipper?
Can you think of a new adventure for Biff, Chip, and Kipper using your own imagination?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe the characters and settings in their own words.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next at various points in the story to keep them engaged.
Connect the story to your child's experiences by discussing similar events or emotions they might have felt.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene from the book or create a map like the one in the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Building Confidence
Explanation: The 'I Can Read Kit' primarily fosters self-assurance by guiding young readers through manageable challenges, reinforcing their ability to read.
Real-World Application: As children achieve reading milestones, they develop greater self-confidence, which they can apply in academic and social settings.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: Characters Biff, Chip, and Kipper often work together to solve problems, illustrating the value of collaborative effort.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of working with others to achieve common goals, useful in school projects or team sports.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters face reading challenges they overcome through persistence, highlighting the value of not giving up.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of perseverance in learning new skills, whether it's riding a bike or mastering a new subject in school.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The stories in the kit encourage imaginative thinking, as the characters often engage in creative solutions to problems.
Real-World Application: Promotes the use of imagination in daily play and problem solving, encouraging children to think outside the box.
Example Lesson: Joy of Learning
Explanation: The enjoyable and engaging narratives and activities in the kit promote positive feelings towards reading and learning.
Real-World Application: Children learn to associate learning with pleasure, encouraging a lifelong love for reading and continuous discovery.