Read with Oxford: Stages 2-3: Biff, Chip and Kipper: My Phonics Kit
Oxford Reading Tree: Storybooks Series
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What’s inside...
This kit is designed to help children develop their phonics skills and become confident readers. It includes a handbook for parents, practice activities, fun phonics games, and six storybooks featuring the well-known characters Biff, Chip, and Kipper. Through engaging stories, children will practice their decoding abilities and reinforce their understanding of the sounds that letters make. Packed full of fun activities, engaging stories and useful tips, this kit provides you with everything you need to support your child in the lead up to the national phonics screening check for 6-year-olds. Practice phonics skills with three activity workbooks and three phonics storybooks to share. Reward good work and build confidence with fun stickers and find out everything you need to know about the phonics check with expert advice from phonics advisor, Laura Sharp. Biff, Chip, Kipper and Floppy the dog are the well-loved characters from Oxford Reading Tree, used in 80% of primary schools. With exciting stories, humorous illustrations, tips for parents and after-reading activities, this series is the perfect companion from your child's very first steps in phonics all the way to reading independence. Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled resources to build your child's reading confidence. Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let's get them flying!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Kipper
Chip
Biff
Discussion points
What do you think Biff, Chip, and Kipper would do if they encountered a new, unexpected challenge?
How do you feel when you figure out a new word on your own, similar to how the characters learn in the book?
Why is it important for the characters to work together, and can you think of a time when you worked with someone to solve a problem?
What is your favorite part of the adventure, and why does it stand out to you?
How would you help a friend who was having trouble reading?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the story to their own experiences. This helps in enhancing their empathy and understanding.
Ask open-ended questions that go beyond 'yes' or 'no' answers to promote critical thinking and richer conversation.
Praise efforts in reading, especially when new words are learned, to build confidence and a positive attitude towards reading.
Discuss the characters' actions and decisions, and ask what your child might have done differently, fostering decision-making skills.
Create a fun and relaxed reading environment that makes the book discussion a delightful experience rather than a forced task.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: The characters Biff, Chip, and Kipper work together to solve problems throughout the stories.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of working together with others to achieve common goals, which is essential in school projects and family activities.
Example Lesson: Phonics and Reading Skills
Explanation: The kit includes phonics-based stories and activities designed to help children decode words and improve their reading.
Real-World Application: These skills can be applied to reading road signs, instructions, and other everyday texts, improving overall literacy and independence.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: The stories often present characters with challenges that they must think through and resolve.
Real-World Application: Children learn to think critically and develop solutions for obstacles they encounter in daily life, such as resolving conflicts with friends or figuring out how to complete a new task.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The adventurous tales stimulate the imagination and encourage creative thinking.
Real-World Application: This can be applied to creative endeavors in school, such as writing stories or drawing, as well as in thinking of innovative solutions to problems.
Example Lesson: The value of persistence
Explanation: Characters often face difficulties that require persistence to overcome, teaching resilience.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand the importance of persisting with difficult tasks at school or home to achieve success, fostering a growth mindset.
