Read with Oxford: Stage 1: Biff, Chip and Kipper: Stories and Activities
Read with Oxford: Stage 6 Series
What’s inside...
This book provides young readers with an engaging collection of stories and activities centered around Biff, Chip, and Kipper. The content is designed to practice phonics, with colorful pictures and interactive elements like coloring, puzzles, and bingo to stimulate learning. It helps children develop their reading skills while having fun. Join Biff, Chip, Kipper and Floppy the dog in two exciting stories, ideal for children who are taking their first steps in reading. Find out who gets the blame when Mum is cross and watch the children catch a hen on the run! This Read with Oxford Stage 1: Biff Chip and Kipper: Stories and Activities book contains two Biff, Chip and Kipper stories in an appealing comic-strip format. The stories are accompanied by a wealth of fun activities that will help your child to practise sounds, letters and early reading skills at home. After each section in the book there are ideas for activities to continue the fun off the page. This series of activity books has been carefully levelled to support your child as she/he progresses with their phonic knowledge and as they build their confidence as a reader. When ready, children can move on to the other activity books at stages 2 and 3. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child's reading confidence. Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let's get them flying!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Kipper
Biff
Floppy
Chip
Mum
Dad
Discussion points
What adventures do Biff, Chip, and Kipper go on in the stories you read? How would you feel if you were part of their adventures?
Which story was your favorite, and what did you like best about it?
How do the characters solve problems in the stories? Can you think of a time when you solved a problem like they did?
What new words did you learn from reading these stories? Can you use one in a sentence?
If you could ask Biff, Chip, or Kipper a question, what would you ask them?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, show enthusiasm and interest in the stories and characters. This encourages your child to share their thoughts and feelings.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child's responses to show you are listening and value their opinions. This fosters deeper thinking and connection.
Connect the stories to real-life experiences or similar situations your child might have encountered to make the discussion more relatable.
Encourage your child to imagine alternative endings or plot twists in the stories to develop their creativity and storytelling skills.
Celebrate new vocabulary by applauding your child’s use of new words and encouraging them to incorporate these words into everyday conversation.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: The characters, Biff, Chip, and Kipper, often engage in activities that require working together to solve problems or play games.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these teamwork skills in school projects or in cooperative play with friends, learning how to collaborate effectively and share ideas.
Example Lesson: Importance of curiosity and exploration
Explanation: Throughout the stories, the trio embarks on adventures that highlight the joy and educational value of exploring new places and trying new things.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to be curious about their surroundings, ask questions, and actively engage in learning both at school and in everyday life.
Example Lesson: Value of reading and literacy
Explanation: The inclusion of activity sections helps reinforce the reading process, demonstrating the fun and benefits of engaging with text.
Real-World Application: This lesson translates to an increased interest in reading at home and school, boosting literacy skills, and a lifelong love for reading.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The characters often encounter challenges that they need to think through and resolve, either individually or together.
Real-World Application: Children learn to apply critical thinking in their daily interactions and challenges, fostering independence and cognitive growth.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: Interactions between the characters often showcase themes of kindness and understanding towards each other's feelings and perspectives.
Real-World Application: This can help children develop empathy, improving their ability to connect with and understand others in their own social environments.