Read with Oxford: Stages 2-4: Biff, Chip and Kipper: Fun With Words Flashcards
Read With Oxford Series
What’s inside...
Unlock the world of words with 'Read with Oxford: Stages 2-4: Biff, Chip and Kipper: Fun With Words Flashcards' by Roderick Hunt. These flashcards are expertly designed to support children's reading development from ages 4 to 7. The collection helps improve vocabulary, promotes phonics skills, and fosters reading confidence. Engage in enjoyable learning experiences, ensuring your child not only masters new words but also enjoys the process with beloved characters Biff, Chip, and Kipper. A practical tool for every young reader’s journey. The Read With Oxford: Biff, Chip and Kipper: Fun with Words flashcards have been specially developed to help your child succeed at reading. Created by reading experts and based on current teaching practice, they complement how your child is starting to read at school and keep children engaged in reading at home. Biff, Chip, Kipper and Floppy the dog are the well-loved characters from Oxford Reading Tree, used in 80% of primary schools. These Fun with Words Flashcards are a fun way for children to practice essential high-frequency words at home - just as they do in school. Four different word games help children to recognize common but tricky words by sight, develop memory and concentration skills, spell simple words and make sentences using words and picture cards. 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
5-7
Length
55 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What new word did you find most interesting, and why?
Can you think of a different way to use one of the words from the flashcards in a sentence?
Which word do you think is the most important, and what makes it so special?
How do you feel when you learn new words?
Can you create a short story using three of the words from the flashcards?
Tip: Role play these questions
Show excitement about the new words and ask your child to teach you a word they learned.
Use the words in your everyday conversation to reinforce their learning.
Encourage your child to draw pictures of what each word represents to them, fostering a deeper understanding and connection.
Praise your child’s efforts in learning and using new words, regardless of accuracy, to build their confidence.
Create a fun 'word of the day' game where both of you try to use a selected flashcard word as many times as possible throughout the day.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Vocabulary Building
Explanation: These flashcards leverage familiar characters, Biff, Chip, and Kipper, to introduce new words in an engaging manner.
Real-World Application: Children can use the vocabulary learned to express themselves more clearly and confidently in daily conversations and school activities.
Example Lesson: Reading Skills
Explanation: Frequent interaction with these flashcards encourages the young reader to identify words visually and phonetically, enhancing reading abilities.
Real-World Application: Improved reading skills can lead to better academic performance and personal enjoyment of reading as a hobby.
Example Lesson: Memory Retention
Explanation: Repetition through flashcards is an effective method to help children memorize new words and their meanings.
Real-World Application: Strong memory skills will aid them in all academic areas, helping them retain and recall information more effectively.
Example Lesson: Cognitive Development
Explanation: Engaging with flashcards stimulates cognitive processing when linking words with pictures and context, fostering mental growth.
Real-World Application: This cognitive exercise promotes critical thinking and problem-solving skills, useful in everyday decision making and learning.
Example Lesson: Family Bonding
Explanation: These flashcards are designed for collaboration between children and parents, providing an opportunity for shared learning experiences.
Real-World Application: Regular interactive learning sessions can strengthen relationships and communication skills within the family, imparting social values and teamwork.