Three Little Bears: Brand New Readers
#3 in Brand New Readers Series
What’s inside...
Four brief, simple stories featuring Brother, Sister, and Baby Bear sharing a variety of activities. The stories are part of the Brand New Readers series, which is known for its short, funny stories written by award-winning authors and illustrated with bright, colorful artwork by illustrators that kids know and love. The Brand New Readers series is designed to make reading a success from the very first time, with funny stories, pictures that make words easy to guess, and eight-page stories that can be finished in one sitting for a satisfying reading experience. The series also includes notes for parents and teachers to help guide beginning readers. Visit WWW.BRANDNEWREADERS.COM for a complete listing of Brand New Readers, an online sample, a downloadable certificate, and reading levels and early intervention levels for teachers.
Discussion points
How do you think each of the three little bears felt when they tried something new?
What would you have done if you were one of the bears in the story?
Can you think of a time when you tried something new like the bears?
Why is it important to help each other like the bears did?
What do you think the bears learned by the end of the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use different voices for each of the bears to make the story more engaging and help differentiate the characters for your child.
After reading the book, ask your child to draw their favorite scene. Discuss what's happening in the picture and how it relates to the story.
Encourage your child to predict what might happen next at several points during the story, fostering their imagination and analytical thinking skills.
Relate the bears' experiences to your child's personal experiences of trying new things or working in a team, making the story more relevant and meaningful.
Highlight the moral of the story by discussing the importance of perseverance and collaboration, reinforcing these values in your child's daily life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sharing and Cooperation
Explanation: The story showcases the bears sharing resources and working together to solve problems.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these principles by sharing toys and collaborating in group activities at school or in playgroups.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, the Three Little Bears face various challenges and learn to think creatively to resolve them.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and creatively when faced with obstacles, nurturing problem-solving skills from an early age.
Example Lesson: Importance of Family Bonds
Explanation: The bears support and look out for each other, emphasizing the strength of family ties.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of supporting family members, fostering strong familial relationships.
Example Lesson: Adaptability
Explanation: The bears encounter different situations and adapt their strategies accordingly.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of being flexible and adapting to changing circumstances in life.