Sip it: Red Squirrel Phonics Level 1 Set 2
Red Squirrel Phonics Series
What’s inside...
Follow the adventures of a little red squirrel as it explores the forest, makes new friends, and learns valuable life lessons in phonics.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the red squirrel likes to do for fun?
How do you think the red squirrel felt when it found its food? Why?
What would you do if you met a red squirrel?
Can you think of other animals that gather food like the red squirrel?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story, asking how they would interact with the red squirrel.
Discuss the emotions of the red squirrel at different points in the story to help your child understand and express their own feelings.
Relate the story to real-life experiences, such as a time your child collected or gathered something special.
Praise your child for their thoughts and responses to deepen their engagement and boost their confidence.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Phonics Awareness
Explanation: Through engaging stories about Red Squirrel and friends, children are introduced to basic phonics. The usage of simple words and repetition reinforces sound recognition.
Real-World Application: Children can apply their phonics knowledge to start reading independently. This boosts their confidence and encourages a love for reading.
Example Lesson: Friendship
Explanation: The characters in the book often solve problems together, demonstrating the importance of friendship.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of working together and helping others, which they can practice in school or during playtimes with friends.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Red Squirrel and friends encounter various challenges that they solve through teamwork and clever thinking.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and creatively when faced with obstacles in their own lives, be it at school or home.