Read with Oxford: Stage 2: Phonics: The King and His Wish and Other Tales
Read with Oxford: Stage 2 Series
What’s inside...
This collection of engaging tales follows the adventures of various characters as they navigate through magical and mundane challenges with wit and creativity. The Read with Oxford Stage 2 story collection includes four traditional tales: The King and his Wish, The Tortoise and the Hare, The Greedy Dog, and The Magic Porridge Pot. Each story is beautifully illustrated and follows clear phonics progression, making it ideal for children developing early reading skills. In addition to the stories, the collection offers tips for reading together, extended texts for parents to read aloud, and story maps to help children retell the story in their own words. This carefully leveled reading book aims to build a child's reading confidence with engaging storylines, fun activities, and practical advice.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
80 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the King will wish for next and why?
How would you feel if you were in the King's place and why?
Can you think of a different ending for any of the tales? What would it be?
What lesson did you learn from the stories?
Which character did you like the most, and what traits do you admire in them?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the King's decisions, relate them to everyday choices the child makes, making the conversation personal and relevant.
Encourage the child to imagine alternative scenarios or endings to enhance creative thinking.
Ask the child to relate the characters' experiences to their own, promoting empathy and deeper understanding.
Praise the child’s responses, even if they differ from the storyline, to boost their confidence in expressing opinions and ideas.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of persistence
Explanation: In the story, characters face challenges but learn to keep trying until they succeed. This demonstrates persistence.
Real-World Application: Children learn that sticking with difficult tasks, whether it’s a complex puzzle or learning a new skill, can lead to success.
Example Lesson: Understanding the consequences of actions
Explanation: The tales often depict scenarios where characters face outcomes based on their decisions, indicating the importance of thinking actions through.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to consider the potential results of their actions, fostering better decision-making skills.
Example Lesson: The value of honesty
Explanation: Characters who are honest tend to succeed, reinforcing the benefit and importance of telling the truth.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to practice honesty in their daily interactions, building trust and integrity.
Example Lesson: Empathy and kindness
Explanation: Through interactions between characters, the stories highlight the positive effects of being kind and understanding others.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to empathize with peers and understand different perspectives, leading to more harmonious play and interactions.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: Characters often work together to solve problems or achieve goals, underscoring the significance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson in group activities at school or during play, learning how collaboration leads to better outcomes.