The Chick That Wouldn't Hatch/El pollito que no quería salir del huevojar: Bilingual English-Spanish (Green Light Readers Level 2)
Green Light Readers Level 1 Series
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What’s inside...
There are six eggs in Mother Hen's nest, but only five of them hatch. The sixth egg embarks on a lively adventure through the barnyard before ultimately ending up in Mother Hen's comforting embrace.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
28 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the chick was feeling while inside the egg?
Why do you think the chick hesitated to hatch?
How do you think the story would change if the chick hatched earlier?
What lessons can we learn about patience and timing from the chick?
Can you think of a time when you were nervous about trying something new, like the chick?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the chick’s journey. Use the bilingual text to introduce or reinforce Spanish vocabulary, making connections between the English and Spanish words. Share your own experiences that relate to the themes of patience and bravery to help your child connect more deeply with the story. Ask your child to predict what might happen next and why, fostering critical thinking. Finally, emphasize the value of perseverance and the importance of growing at your own pace, which are essential life lessons portrayed through the chick's story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: The story centers around a chick that takes longer to hatch than its siblings, teaching children the importance of waiting patiently for natural processes to occur.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson in their daily lives by understanding the value of waiting for their turn or waiting for outcomes, such as the growth of a planted seed or the completion of a baked cake.
Example Lesson: Acceptance of differences
Explanation: The chick's late hatching compared to its peers highlights that differences are natural and should be accepted.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children appreciate and embrace differences in others around them, whether it’s in abilities, preferences or physical characteristics.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Despite being the last to hatch, the chick shows resilience, eventually emerging from its shell.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of not giving up in the face of delays or difficulties, whether in learning new skills, dealing with social situations, or handling school tasks.
Example Lesson: Curiosity
Explanation: The chick's journey stimulates curiosity about the natural world and biological processes.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to explore more about biology, ask questions, and engage in scientific learning activities.