Shanna's Animal Riddles (Shanna's First Readers, Level 1)
#1 of 5 in Shanna's First Readers Series
What’s inside...
These Level One beginning readers by Jean Marzello are designed to help children learn to read with simple words, short sentences, and rhymes. Each book includes activity pages to reinforce vocabulary introduced in the story. In this volume, children are engaged in guessing the next animal Shanna will transform into based on clues provided in the text.
Discussion points
What do you think makes the animals in the riddles special?
How did you feel when you solved a riddle in the book?
Which animal would you like to learn more about, and why?
Can you think of a riddle for your favorite animal?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think beyond the book by asking them to create their own animal riddles based on the ones they enjoyed.
Discuss the characteristics of each animal mentioned in the riddles to deepen their understanding and curiosity about wildlife.
Celebrate your child’s successes as they solve each riddle, which boosts confidence and promotes a positive reading experience.
Connect the riddles to real-life by relating them to animals your child might see in their environment or on trips to the zoo.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Through engaging riddles, children learn to use logical thinking to solve problems.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these skills in academic settings or in everyday situations requiring reasoning and critical thinking.
Example Lesson: Animal Awareness
Explanation: The book provides knowledge about different animals, fostering a child's understanding and appreciation of wildlife.
Real-World Application: This awareness can encourage respectful behavior towards animals and interest in nature-related activities.
Example Lesson: Reading Comprehension
Explanation: By decoding riddles, children enhance their ability to understand and interpret information.
Real-World Application: This skill is vital in all subjects in school and helps in understanding instructions and information in all areas of life.
Example Lesson: Memory Enhancement
Explanation: Remembering clues and details from riddles boosts memory power.
Real-World Application: Improved memory helps in learning processes, remembering tasks, and organizing daily activities.
Example Lesson: Confidence Building
Explanation: Successfully solving riddles can boost a child’s confidence and self-esteem.
Real-World Application: This increased self-confidence can improve participation in class, social interactions, and willingness to take on new challenges.