Snappy Reads - Feeling Great

Snappy Reads - Feeling Great explores the theme of health and wellbeing, offering students aged 9-10 years a thoughtful mix of fiction and non-fiction texts that highlight how to take care of our bodies and minds. This collection includes diverse text types such as articles, narratives, interviews, and factual explanations, all centred on health topics such as physical activity, nutrition, emotional regulation, and community health. As with all Snappy Reads collections, the texts are grouped by theme and designed for guided reading across genres. Published in Australia by Learning Media, these short texts help students understand health in everyday contexts while developing critical literacy and comprehension skills. The format supports the synthesis of ideas across multiple sources, which is an essential skill for students preparing to transition to more complex texts, including chapter books and digital content. This engaging resource promotes healthy living, critical thinking, and informed decision-making.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages understanding of physical and mental health concepts.
• Promotes synthesis of information across genres and text types.
• Builds vocabulary related to health and wellbeing.
• Strengthens critical reading and comprehension skills.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a class health charter after reading and discussing texts.
• Use texts to launch group discussions on personal wellbeing strategies.
• Conduct research projects comparing health habits around the world.
• Write a persuasive letter promoting healthy school lunches.

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages 9-10 years
• Dimensions: 210mm x 148mm
• Lightweight and easy for independent reading
• Made from durable, child-safe materials with no small parts