I Like Rice Levels 1-2

I Like Rice is a delightful narrative that celebrates diverse food preferences through a simple, rhythmic structure that introduces early readers to high-frequency words and familiar sentence patterns. Each page features different children sharing what they enjoy eating with rice, from beans to chicken and even chilli. This relatable text not only supports word recognition and fluency but also encourages conversations about food, culture, and personal preferences. The repetitive phrase œI like rice with¦ reinforces sentence structure, while phonemic awareness is strengthened through initial sounds such as /r/ (rice), /t/ (tomato), and /ch/ (chicken, chilli). The story promotes early literacy strategies like monitoring meaning, recognising punctuation, and connecting text to self. Children will also enjoy hands-on activities like gluing rice or creating food collages with magazine cut-outs, making this a vibrant and engaging learning experience.

Educational Benefits:

• Reinforces high-frequency word recognition and sentence repetition.
• Supports phonemic awareness through initial sounds and content vocabulary.
• Encourages text-to-self connections and oral storytelling.
• Introduces basic punctuation including capital letters and exclamation marks.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a class food chart of œI like rice with¦ contributions from students.
• Use real or craft rice for tactile letter/word formation.
• Make a food collage using magazine cut-outs and label items.
• Conduct a group reading where each child reads their favourite rice combination aloud.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 4+
• Book dimensions: 14.5 cm x 16.5 cm
• 16 pages; staple-bound
• Small materials like rice or magazine clippings may require adult supervision during craft activities.