Finn Feels Better: Phase 3 Set 1
Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised Series
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What’s inside...
Finn Feels Better is a heartwarming story about a young fox named Finn who isn't feeling well. With the love and care of his family and friends, Finn gradually starts to feel better. The book takes young readers on a journey through Finn's recovery, teaching them about empathy, health, and the importance of caring for one another. Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire children. They are fully aligned to Letters and Sounds Phases 1–6 and contain notes in the back. The Handbooks provide support in demonstration and modelling, monitoring comprehension and expanding vocabulary. The focus sounds in this book /ee/ /igh/ /oa/ /oo/ /oo/ /ar/ /ur/ /ow/ /er/ Pages 14 and 15 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-4
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Finn felt when he was sick, and what made him feel better?
Can you think of a time when you felt similar to Finn? What helped you feel better?
Why is it important to tell someone when you're not feeling well?
How do you think Finn’s friends felt when he started feeling better?
What are some ways we can help our friends when they are not feeling well?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings by relating to Finn's experiences in the book.
Discuss the importance of empathy by asking how they can help others who are sick or upset, just like Finn’s friends did.
Use the story as a springboard to talk about health and wellness, emphasizing the importance of caring for oneself and others.
Ask your child to draw a picture of a time when they felt better after being ill, discussing what made them feel better.
Praise your child for insights during the discussion, reinforcing their understanding and empathy.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Finn learns to understand and share the feelings of his friends when they are feeling down.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by noticing when their friends or family members are upset and offering their support or understanding.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Throughout the book, Finn faces various challenges but learns to overcome them with a positive attitude.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that facing problems can be a part of life, and dealing with them bravely helps in growing stronger.
Example Lesson: The importance of self-expression
Explanation: Finn expresses his feelings whether he's happy or sad, teaching children that it's okay to show their emotions.
Real-World Application: Kids learn that they can express their feelings to others, helping them to communicate better and build stronger relationships.
Example Lesson: Cooperation
Explanation: Finn and his friends work together to solve problems, illustrating the benefits of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or during play, learning to collaborate effectively to achieve common goals.