Staying In
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What’s inside...
A heartwarming tale about a young girl, Emma, who discovers the joy and adventures that can be found without leaving her home. With her imagination, Emma travels through magical lands and learns important lessons along the way. Additionally, based on the CBBC TV series, Alphablocks is great for encouraging early readers. This pack contains 4 fiction books titled 'Dolphins', 'Jake's Dinner', 'Staying In', and 'What the Wind Can Do', suitable for children age 4-6. Bug Club Phonics is a Department for Education-approved phonics teaching programme that gives children a strong foundation in phonics, using research-based teaching methods, proven to work. All books are 100% decodable to help today's little readers get started on their journey to reading success. The packs are matched to the phonics phases children are taught in school by term, from nursery to Year 1.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What emotions did the characters feel when they decided to stay in? Can you relate to any of their feelings?
What activities did the characters do together inside the house? Which activity would you like to try on a day we stay in?
How did staying in help the characters learn something new about each other?
Why is it sometimes good to have a day at home instead of going out? What fun things can we do at home?
Tip: Role play these questions
Create a cozy reading nook mirroring the indoor settings in the book to make discussions more interactive and relevant.
As you discuss the characters' feelings, share your experiences and emotions on similar situations to deepen the connection.
After discussing the activities in the book, plan an indoor activity day with your child, featuring their favorite ideas from the book.
Encourage your child to draw or write about their ideal day in, helping them visualize their thoughts and enhancing creativity.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of creativity
Explanation: In 'Staying In', the protagonist uses imagination to turn a mundane day at home into an extraordinary adventure.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by using their imagination to turn simple objects and scenarios at home into creative play. This not only makes their daily life more exciting but also enhances their cognitive and creative skills.
Example Lesson: Value of family time
Explanation: The book shows how the family spends time together, enjoying and creating memories even when just staying at home.
Real-World Application: Children learn to cherish and look forward to moments spent with family, understanding that joy does not always come from going out but can be found in the comfort of one's home with loved ones.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, the protagonist encounters small challenges that require creative solutions, showing resilience and innovation.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and solve problems in their daily lives, whether it's finding a way to entertain themselves or resolving minor disputes with siblings.