I Work in a Garage
Just the job! Series
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What’s inside...
Just the Job is a new series that provides accessible and informative resources about various careers, focusing on the working lives of community members. Aimed at intellectually challenged school-leavers, each book in the series follows an individual through their daily work, detailing the tasks involved and the necessary qualifications and qualities for that career. The series also explores the jobs of other people the subject encounters during their workday. Presented in an engaging magazine-style format, the series features a narrative of the subject's day, additional information about colleagues in pull-out boxes, and quick reference notes about specific aspects of the work. The final page offers guidance on how to further explore the chosen career.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think happens in a garage and why is it important?
How do the different tools mentioned in the book help in fixing vehicles?
Can you describe how teamwork in the garage helps to solve problems?
What would you like to learn more about the vehicles or tools mentioned in the book?
If you could work in a garage, what job would you like to do and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
While reading, pause at different vehicles or tools mentioned and ask your child how they think it's used.
Encourage your child to imagine having their own garage. Ask what tools they would have and why.
Discuss the different roles of people working in a garage and their importance to the community.
After reading, consider visiting a real garage or watching a child-friendly documentary about vehicle maintenance to deepen understanding.
Use toy cars and tools to recreate scenes from the book, helping to solidify your child’s understanding of the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Value of Hard Work
Explanation: The book portrays characters diligently fixing and taking care of vehicles, showcasing the importance of hard work and attention to detail.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by putting effort into their chores or school projects, understanding that diligence leads to rewarding outcomes.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: Characters in the garage work together to solve problems, highlighting how teamwork facilitates achieving common goals.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children to cooperate with peers during group activities at school or in sports, promoting harmony and shared success.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The story presents various vehicular issues that the garage workers need to troubleshoot, emphasizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Children learn to apply logical thinking to overcome obstacles in their daily lives, whether in resolving conflicts with friends or tackling difficult tasks.
Example Lesson: Respect for All Professions
Explanation: Through its depiction of skilled garage workers, the book instills respect for different types of jobs and the people who perform them.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to respect and value diverse professions they encounter in everyday life, fostering an inclusive attitude.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The book's exploration of the workings of a garage sparks curiosity about how things work, promoting a love of learning.
Real-World Application: This can motivate children to explore, ask questions, and learn more about the world around them, enhancing their educational journey.