Too Big for Me! Book Level 3-5

Too Big for Me! follows a mother and daughter sorting out clothes to pass on to a younger sibling, exploring themes of family and sharing. The story emphasises high-frequency words and a variety of punctuation marks including commas, quotation marks, exclamation marks, full stops, and capital letters. Phonics work focuses on initial sounds such as M and S and the Th digraph, while proper noun use is highlighted with names like Kate and Mum. The book supports left-to-right reading direction, word-to-text matching, and prepares students for independent writing through a variety of methods. This relatable story encourages children to develop sound-letter relationships and sequencing skills. The book is 14.5cm by 16.5cm with 16 pages, suitable for Levels 3 to 5 (Red).

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances phonics skills with focus on M, S, and Th sounds
• Reinforces punctuation including quotation marks and exclamation marks
• Supports print directionality and one-to-one word matching
• Prepares students for independent writing through sequencing and vocabulary use

Classroom Ideas:

• Sort and label classroom items by size or category
• Create role-plays about sharing and family relationships
• Use real clothing items to explore vocabulary and size comparisons
• Encourage students to write short stories or captions about passing on belongings

Information:

• Age range: 5-7 years
• Reading Level: 3-5 (Red)
• Dimensions: 14.5cm x 16.5cm
• Pages: 16