Reading Champion: Tidy-up Time: Independent Reading Yellow 3 Non-fiction (Reading Champion)
Reading champion Series
What’s inside...
Tidy-up Time focuses on daily moments and responsibilities encountered by children, teaching them the importance of tidying up through a simple story. Alongside, an instructional non-fiction text from the Reading Champion series, developed by UCL Institute of Education, provides a guide on how to tidy up in the classroom. The series aims to encourage independent reading skills through stories and non-fiction texts accompanied by engaging artwork and reading activities. Each book is carefully graded to match a child's reading ability, making it ideal for children age 4+ or reading book band Yellow.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-6
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think it's important to keep our belongings tidy?
How did the characters in the book feel after they tidied up?
What are some ways we can keep our room tidy like the characters in the book?
Can you think of a time when you helped tidy up? How did that make you feel?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the story to their personal experiences by asking them to share stories about when they tidied up.
Praise your child's insights and responses to fuel their interest and confidence in discussing the book’s themes.
Link the importance of tidiness in the book to the importance of keeping their own space tidy, making it relevant to their daily routine.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of tidiness and organization
Explanation: The book portrays characters engaging in cleaning and organizing activities, showing the benefits of having a tidy space.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by keeping their toys and belongings organized at home and in school, fostering a clean and productive environment.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the story are given the task to clean up, which teaches them to take responsibility for their own spaces.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to take ownership of their personal spaces, understanding that their actions directly impact their environment.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The book shows characters working together to tidy up, highlighting how teamwork can make daunting tasks more manageable.
Real-World Application: Children can practice working cooperatively in group settings, such as in school projects or family chores, enhancing their social and collaborative skills.