Going Swimming Level 3-5

In Going Swimming, a family embarks on a quest to find the perfect spot to cool down on a hot day. Young readers will enjoy the journey through different swimming spots before the family finally agrees on one that suits everyone. This narrative offers a repetitive sentence structure that supports early reading confidence while allowing for expressive language and clear speech cues. High-frequency words and basic contractions provide decoding practice, while the illustrations express character emotions and expand on the narrative. The story invites students to draw connections with their own recreational experiences, building comprehension through personal context. The contrast between hot and cool, the family's varied reactions, and the final resolution make for a rich reading experience that also encourages discussion of weather, decision-making, and leisure activities.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages making personal connections and real-life links to text.
• Builds fluency through repetition and simple grammatical structures.
• Enhances understanding of opposites and adverbs in context.
• Strengthens expressive reading and dialogue comprehension.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a class chart of favourite swimming or leisure spots.
• Use temperature words to introduce weather-related vocabulary.
• Sequence the story locations and discuss character preferences.
• Explore water safety messages through related class discussions.

Safety & Information:

• Ages: 5+
• Size: 150mm x 210mm
• Safety: Water-themed content; suitable for early readers with adult supervision in related practical activities.