Reading Champion: Make it Move: Independent Reading Pink 1B
Reading champion Series
What’s inside...
In 'Reading Champion: Make it Move: Independent Reading Pink 1B' by Katie Woolley, young readers embark on an engaging exploration of how various objects move. This book introduces basic physics concepts tailored for early readers, sparking curiosity about science through vibrant illustrations and simple, easy-to-follow text. Ideal for children beginning to read independently, this book supports literacy skills and encourages a love for reading and learning about the physical world. The book is designed to help children learn how things move by pushing or pulling, and is part of the Reading Champion series, which is linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills. Developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of the UCL Institute of Education, the series offers books that have been carefully graded to match a child's reading ability, promoting reading for pleasure with engaging artwork, original stories, non-fiction texts, and a reading activity. Perfect for children aged 4-5, those working at book band pink or learning to read by themselves.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some ways the characters made things move in the story?
Can you think of something at home we could make move? How would we do it?
Why do you think it's important for things to move?
How did the characters feel when they were able to make things move?
What would you invent to make something move and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to explain their answers by asking follow-up questions like 'Why do you think that?' or 'Can you tell me more about that?'
Relate the movement concept in the book to everyday objects at home, asking your child how various household items work or move.
Praise your child’s responses and creativity to build their confidence and encourage further discussion and curiosity.
Use gestures and animated expressions to make the discussion more lively and engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding cause and effect
Explanation: The story illustrates how actions lead to reactions, helping children grasp the concept of cause and effect as they see how characters interact with their environment to 'make it move'.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding to predict outcomes and make decisions in their daily interactions, such as knowing pushing a swing will make it move.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: As the characters in the book work through challenges to make objects move, children learn about solving problems through experimentation and creativity.
Real-World Application: This can encourage them to try different solutions when they face obstacles, fostering resilience and innovation.
Example Lesson: Collaboration and teamwork
Explanation: The book shows characters cooperating to achieve a common goal, emphasizing the importance of working together.
Real-World Application: Kids can use this lesson to improve their cooperative skills during group activities at school or in play, learning to value everyone's input and work synergistically.