The Ice Cream
Biff, Chip and Kipper storybooks Series
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What’s inside...
The Level 1+ Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories, authored by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, are designed to enrich language comprehension and decoding skills in young readers. The series introduces children to reading through complete sentences, high frequency vocabulary, and a repeated sentence structure, aimed at building confidence and fluency. Additionally, the First Phonics series at the beginning of Oxford Reading Tree focuses on phonological awareness, offering rhyming stories that promote rhythm and rhyme. The series includes teaching notes and Take-Home Cards to support the Home-School Agreement. More resources are available at www.oxfordowl.co.uk to further assist with children's reading development.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
8 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes the ice cream so special in the story?
How do you think the characters felt when they got to share the ice cream?
If you were in the story, what flavor of ice cream would you choose and why?
What is one kind thing you would do for your friends, like the characters in the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story, asking how they would interact with the characters and scenes.
Discuss the emotions of the characters at different points in the book, and relate them to real-life situations your child might face.
Use the discussion about ice cream flavors to explore your child's preferences and dislikes, making a deeper connection with their personality and choices.
Highlight the themes of sharing and kindness, and ask your child to think of similar instances where they can apply these values in their daily life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sharing is caring
Explanation: In 'The Ice Cream,' the main characters learn the value of sharing when they decide to split their ice cream with each other, ensuring everyone gets a taste despite having only one cone.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to practice sharing with their peers, be it toys or snacks, fostering a sense of community and cooperation in everyday interactions.
Example Lesson: Decision making
Explanation: The characters face a decision on how to divide the ice cream fairly, teaching kids about problem-solving and making choices that benefit the group, not just the individual.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this to group activities or projects at school by learning to evaluate situations and make decisions that are inclusive and fair.
Example Lesson: Enjoyment of simple pleasures
Explanation: The joy of eating ice cream, a simple yet delightful experience, highlights the importance of finding happiness in little things.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children appreciate and find joy in everyday moments, whether it’s enjoying a treat or spending time with friends.
Example Lesson: Friendship and its rewards
Explanation: As the characters share the ice cream, the act strengthens their bond, demonstrating how friendships can be enriched through kind acts.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the value of nurturing friendships through sharing and caring, impacting their social skills and emotional development.