Visit the Vet (Phonics Step 5): Read It Yourself - Level 0 Beginner Reader
First Little Readers Parent Pack Series
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What’s inside...
A delightful tale that takes young readers on a trip to the vet along with a group of friendly animals. This book helps children learn and practice phonics through a fun story. Additionally, this collection includes a big set of motivating storybooks correlated with Guided Reading Level A. It features simple, repetitive text on most pages, designed to help children read with ease and confidence. The set includes a tip-filled parent guide and covers various engaging topics across 25 titles, making it a great value for Grades PreK-2.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
25 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the vet does to help the animals?
How do you think the animals feel when they visit the vet?
Why is it important for animals to go to the vet?
Can you imagine what you would do if you were a vet?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the characters to life, making the veterinary experience more relatable. Ask your child to predict the next scenario or how an animal might be feeling, which fosters empathy. After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book, discussing their choices to deepen comprehension and engagement.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The story illustrates the importance of taking care of pets through regular visits to the vet.
Real-World Application: Children learn the significance of being responsible for the welfare of others, including pets, which can extend to taking care of personal belongings and their own health.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Reading about the pet’s experience at the vet helps children understand and share the feelings of others.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to be considerate and understanding towards how others feel, fostering a nurturing attitude towards pets and people.
Example Lesson: Learning and Curiosity
Explanation: The book introduces young readers to the workings of a vet clinic, sparking curiosity about animal care and medical professions.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this curiosity to explore more about different professions and the care of animals, enhancing their knowledge and interest in learning new things.
Example Lesson: Overcoming Fear
Explanation: The book can help reduce children’s fear of doctors and unfamiliar environments by relating them through a pet’s perspective.
Real-World Application: This understanding can make children more comfortable in similar situations such as doctor’s visits, easing their anxiety and making health-related tasks less daunting.