The Fair Levels 1-2

In The Fair, children are taken on an exciting journey as families travel to the fair using different modes of transport-from cars and buses to helicopters and planes. Each page introduces a new vehicle with the repeated sentence structure œWe went in a..., reinforcing key high-frequency and content words in a fun and familiar setting. The text encourages young readers to recognise sounds, particularly focusing on w, p, and b, and to engage in oral storytelling as they recount their own experiences of going places. With opportunities to innovate and create new versions of the story, this title lends itself to shared reading, dramatic play, and creative extensions. Children can explore themes of movement and recreation while linking the story to real-world travel and community events. The book supports oral language development, vocabulary expansion, and expressive writing, all within an accessible magenta-level framework.

Educational Benefits

• Builds vocabulary through transport-related content words
• Reinforces sentence structure using repetitive text
• Encourages sharing personal experiences and retelling
• Supports phonemic awareness using initial sounds

Classroom Ideas

• Create a classroom transport collage or drawing activity
• Build different vehicles using recycled materials
• Re-enact the story using toy transport props
• Innovate the story to include students' own travel experiences

Safety & Information

• Ages: 4+
• Size: 14.5cm x 16.5cm; 16 pages
• Safety: Classroom safe. Scissors and glue should be used with care