Springboard Friends Stage 2: the Race
What’s inside...
Why read this book
- Engaging story that fosters competition and teamwork.
- Dynamic, diverse characters enhance social understanding.
- Encourages resilience and determination through narrative.
- Supports early literacy and language skills development.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the characters learned from the race?
How did the characters help each other during the race?
What would you do if you were in a similar race with your friends?
Why is it important to work together in a team?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to talk about their favorite character and why they liked them.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and ask your child about times they had to work as part of a team.
Relate the race to real life situations where they may need to cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: In 'Springboard Friends Stage 2: the Race,' various characters work together to complete the race, showcasing how collaboration leads to achieving goals.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or during play where cooperation is key to success.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The characters in the book face challenges during the race but continue to strive towards the finish line, demonstrating the importance of not giving up.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to keep trying in their personal endeavours, be it learning a new skill or solving a difficult puzzle.
Example Lesson: Sportsmanship
Explanation: Highlighted through the characters’ interactions, the book illustrates the value of fair play and congratulating others regardless of winning or losing.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be gracious in both victory and defeat, which is applicable in sports and other competitive scenarios in school or social settings.
Example Lesson: Respecting Differences
Explanation: Characters in the story have different skills and abilities, which contributes to the race in unique ways, teaching that diversity is strength.
Real-World Application: This can help children appreciate the diverse abilities of their peers and learn to value everyone’s contributions.