The Sports Day
#9 of 43 in Read with me : key words reading scheme Series
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What’s inside...
A fun reading scheme that uses the 'look and say' approach to learning to read. Essential key words are introduced and regularly repeated to assist with pronunciation and meaning. Level three is for the improving readers.
Discussion points
What was your favorite event at the sports day and why?
How do you think the characters felt during the competition?
What would you do if you were in a similar sports event? How would you prepare?
Why is it important to be a good sport whether you win or lose?
What do you think makes a team successful?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the favorite event, encourage your child to describe what they liked using expressive words, fostering a deeper understanding and vocabulary enrichment.
Discuss the emotions of the characters during different events to help your child understand and empathize with the characters’ experiences.
Share a personal story with your child about a time you participated in a sports event or faced a similar challenge, to make the conversation relatable and engaging.
Highlight the importance of sportsmanship, discussing how each character handled victory or defeat, to instill values of respect, kindness, and perseverance.
Ask your child about what they think teamwork involves and discuss the teamwork displayed by the characters in 'The Sports Day' to emphasize the value of cooperation and mutual support.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: In 'The Sports Day', characters must work together to participate in team sports, teaching children the importance of cooperation.
Real-World Application: Children learn to collaborate with peers in school projects or team sports, understanding that collective effort leads to success.
Example Lesson: Importance of practice and perseverance
Explanation: The story shows characters practicing for the sports day, emphasizing that persistence and hard work lead to improvement.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to consistently practice their skills, be it in academics or hobbies, fostering a growth mindset.
Example Lesson: Good sportsmanship
Explanation: Characters in the book demonstrate respect and kindness, whether they win or lose, highlighting the value of sportsmanship.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this behavior in real life by treating others with respect during games and competitions, learning to handle wins and losses gracefully.
Example Lesson: Enjoyment in participation
Explanation: The focus of the sports day is on enjoying the event rather than just winning, showing that taking part and having fun is rewarding.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to find joy in the process of participation in different activities, regardless of the outcome.
Example Lesson: Healthy competition
Explanation: The book portrays competition in a positive light, where striving to do one's best is encouraged.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand that healthy competition is about self-improvement and achieving personal goals, not just defeating others.