The Ghost Teacher (Corgi Pups)
Colour First Reader Series
on Goodreads (13)
What’s inside...
Look...there by the dustbins, what do you see? A shimmering and a glimmering, and a figure forming in the darkness. It is the Ghost Teacher...Class 3 are the worst class ever. They do lots of crashing and bashing, nose-picking and flicking, fighting and fidgeting. No teacher can control Class 3. Until Miss Shade - the Ghost Teacher - pays them a visit. A young boy who yearns to be singled out for praise at school gets his chance when a ghost teacher helps him produce his best-ever school project. The book is designed for new readers just embarking on real books.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-9
Length
60 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How would you feel if you met a ghost teacher like the one in the story?
What lessons did you learn from the characters' experiences?
Can you think of a time when you were scared like Daisy, and how did you handle it?
Why do you think the ghost teacher wanted to stay in the school?
How do the characters in the book show bravery or kindness?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by sharing your own thoughts on the book to open up the conversation. This shows your child it's a shared experience.
Encourage your child to relate the story to their own experiences. This helps them connect deeply with the themes.
Ask them to imagine alternative endings or different actions by the characters. This enhances their creative and critical thinking skills.
Discuss the feelings of the characters and relate them to emotions your child may feel. This helps in developing empathy.
Be patient and give your child time to think about their answers. It’s important they feel their opinions are valued.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage in the face of fear
Explanation: The book presents a scenario where children confront a ghostly teacher, portraying how they conquer their fears.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this message by facing their own fears, whether it's trying new activities or standing up for themselves.
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: The children in the story collaborate to solve the mystery, demonstrating the power of working together.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to collaborate with peers in school projects and share tasks to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Embracing the unknown
Explanation: The book delves into handling the supernatural, teaching children to be open-minded and curious about the unfamiliar.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be more accepting and curious about different cultures, ideas, and experiences in their everyday lives.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The narrative leads the young characters through a sequence of clues that they must decipher to unravel the mystery.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to apply logical thinking and problem-solving skills in their academic subjects and personal challenges.