Get set, go!: (Red Squirrel Phonics Level 2 Set 2)
Red Squirrel Phonics Series
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What’s inside...
Get Set, Go! is an exciting adventure that follows the journey of a spirited red squirrel named Rusty. Rusty faces various challenges as he prepares for the big race in the forest, learning valuable lessons along the way.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the red squirrel enjoyed the most during its adventure?
How did the red squirrel solve problems it encountered?
Can you describe a time when you felt as excited as the red squirrel?
What would you do if you were in the red squirrel’s place in the story?
How do you think the story would change if it was a different animal instead of a red squirrel?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the red squirrel’s world, asking how they might feel or react in similar situations.
Discuss the importance of problem-solving and ask your child to come up with alternative solutions for challenges faced by the squirrel.
Use expressive reading to make the adventure more vivid and engaging, changing your tone of voice to match the excitement or challenges in the story.
After reading, relate the story's themes to your child’s daily experiences, enhancing personal connection with the book’s messages.
Encourage your child to draw or write their own little adventure story, inspired by the red squirrel’s journey, fostering creativity and narrative skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The characters in 'Get set, go!: (Red Squirrel Phonics Level 2 Set 2)' work together to achieve common goals, demonstrating how teamwork leads to success.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or in sports, learning to collaborate and value each team member's contribution.
Example Lesson: The importance of practice
Explanation: The book shows characters practicing various skills, emphasizing that practice is key to improvement.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to persist in their hobbies or academic subjects, understanding that competence grows with practice.
Example Lesson: Following instructions
Explanation: Through its narrative, the book highlights how following instructions can lead to the completion of tasks and achievements of goals effectively.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the importance of listening to and following instructions in school assignments, building games, or during sports.
Example Lesson: Celebrating diversity
Explanation: The diverse characters in the book demonstrate the value of inclusivity and respect for others regardless of differences.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate diversity in their own communities and schools, fostering a more inclusive attitude towards others.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Characters face challenges that they overcome through clever problem-solving strategies.
Real-World Application: This can teach children to approach obstacles in their lives creatively, using critical thinking to find solutions.