1 2 3... Recycle Level 9-11

1 2 3¦ Recycle explains the importance of recycling in a child-friendly way, taking readers through the steps of the recycling process with clear, numbered instructions and vivid photographs. This non-fiction text helps children understand how reusing materials can reduce waste and protect the planet. By presenting the information through flow diagrams, fact boxes, charts, and captions, it strengthens visual literacy and comprehension. The book highlights the issue of plastic pollution and how readers can take action to help. The text incorporates a range of literacy features including contractions, compound words, phonics elements, and procedural vocabulary, making it a rich resource for teaching both content knowledge and literacy skills.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops understanding of procedural texts and sequencing.
• Introduces environmental awareness and sustainability concepts.
• Builds vocabulary with compound words and content-specific terms.
• Supports visual literacy with diagrams and labelled photos.

Classroom Ideas:

• Set up a classroom recycling station and sort materials together.
• Create a flow chart as a group activity to show how recycling works.
• Conduct a local litter clean-up and write about the experience.
• Use the book to prompt a persuasive writing task on reducing waste.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages: 6-8
• Book size: 215mm x 210mm
• Safety: Printed with eco-friendly inks. Includes no interactive parts.