The Princess Twins Play in the Garden: Level 1
The Princess Twins Series
What’s inside...
Join the Princess Twins in 'The Princess Twins Play in the Garden' as they explore their royal garden and learn valuable lessons on teamwork, creativity, and the beauty of nature. This Level 1 reader by Mona Hodgson helps young readers develop their literacy skills while also teaching the importance of inner beauty and kindness through the character of Princess Emma, who learns that having a kind heart is more important than looking good on the outside.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the Princess Twins enjoy the most about playing in the garden?
How do the twins help each other in the story?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone or someone helped you like in the book?
What are some of the different plants and animals the twins might see in their garden?
If you could create your own garden, what would you plant in it?
Tip: Role play these questions
As you read, pause to ask your child how they think the characters are feeling. This can help in understanding emotional expressions.
Let your child describe what they see in the illustrations before reading the text on the page. It helps in enhancing their observation skills.
After reading the book, consider spending some time in a garden or park. Relate real-life nature elements to those found in the book.
Encourage your child to draw their own garden or a picture of their favorite part of the book. Discuss their drawing to deepen their connection to the story.
Use the book as a starting point to discuss the importance of teamwork and cooperation, drawing parallels with the twins' collaboration in the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Cooperation
Explanation: The Princess Twins work together to create a beautiful garden, demonstrating the importance of cooperating to achieve a common goal.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of teamwork and how collaborating with others can lead to successful outcomes in group projects or family tasks.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: Throughout the story, the twins use their imagination to design and decorate the garden, showing that creativity can turn simple tasks into enjoyable experiences.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their imagination in daily activities, enhancing their problem-solving skills and making everyday tasks more enjoyable.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The Princess Twins take on the task of caring for the garden, learning how regular maintenance is key to keeping their environment beautiful.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of caring for their belongings and personal spaces, which can extend to caring for pets or helping with household chores.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: When the garden faces challenges like bad weather, the twins work together to find solutions, highlighting resilience in adversity.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand that setbacks are a part of life and that perseverance and problem-solving are vital to overcoming difficulties.
Example Lesson: Appreciation of Nature
Explanation: The book showcases the beauty of the garden and the joy of spending time outdoors, fostering a love for nature.
Real-World Application: Motivates children to spend more time outdoors exploring and appreciating the natural world, promoting physical activity and curiosity about the environment.