Keeping Cool Level 3-5

Keeping Cool tells the story of a family coping with a hot day through creative problem-solving. As the children play and seek relief from the heat, they decide to head inside and make ice blocks-a relatable and engaging resolution. The text includes high-frequency words and consistent placement for ease of tracking. Sound blends such as œpl and œsq, as well as word endings like œing and double vowels œee and œoo, are introduced to support early phonics development. The story structure and simple sentence patterns are ideal for young readers developing fluency, while the illustrations offer additional contextual information. This book invites personal connections, encourages writing extensions, and supports early comprehension strategies.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces consonant blends and vowel patterns to develop phonemic awareness.
• Builds vocabulary through real-world context and onomatopoeia.
• Encourages personal text-to-self connections.
• Supports one-to-one correspondence with consistent text layout.

Classroom Ideas:

• Discuss other ways to keep cool and draw a favourite one.
• Write a class recipe for homemade ice blocks.
• Identify and practise reading œing words from the text.
• Use illustrations to create a storyboard retelling.

Information:

• Age Group: 5-6 years
• Reading Level: Level 3-5 (Red)
• Themes: Relationships, Health, Transportation
• Text Features: Large print, consistent layout