The Space Boat
#3 in Dick and Jane and Friends Treasury, Read With Dick and Jane Series
What’s inside...
A fun reading scheme that uses the 'look and say' approach to learning to read. Essential key words are introduced and regularly repeated to assist with pronunciation and meaning. The scheme includes different levels tailored for various stages of reading development; Level one is for starter readers and Level three is for the improving readers.
Discussion points
What did you think about the adventure the characters went on in 'The Space Boat'? What would you have done differently if you were on the boat?
How did the characters work together to solve problems in the story? Can you think of a time when you worked with someone else to solve a problem?
What was your favorite part of the universe that they explored? Why?
If you could ask the characters one question, what would it be and why?
How do you think the journey changed the characters? Do you think traveling to new places can change people?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story, fostering empathy and perspective-taking. Use descriptive language from the book to stimulate visual and emotional connections. Listen actively to your child's responses and follow up with further questions to deepen the conversation. Relate the story's problem-solving themes to real-life situations your child might encounter to reinforce the application of these skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: In 'The Space Boat', characters must work together to navigate through space, illustrating the importance of collaboration to achieve common goals.
Real-World Application: Children learn to cooperate with others in group activities at school or in play, understanding that teamwork can lead to successful outcomes.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: The story encourages exploration as the characters journey through space, facing new challenges and learning about the universe.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to be curious about the world around them, ask questions, and actively seek out knowledge in their day-to-day lives.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The crew in 'The Space Boat' encounters various obstacles that require critical thinking and problem solving to overcome.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to apply reasoning and creativity to solve problems they encounter in academic settings or personal situations.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Characters in the book are assigned specific roles on the space boat, teaching them about the importance of fulfilling duties and being dependable.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the value of responsibility in their daily tasks like completing homework or chores.
Example Lesson: Resilience
Explanation: Throughout their space voyage, the characters face setbacks yet continue to persevere, emphasizing resilience.
Real-World Application: Children learn to remain persistent and not be discouraged by failure, but instead use it as a stepping stone to success.