Up Went Edmond - Level 3-5

Up Went Edmond is a delightful narrative that combines humour and physics in a light and accessible way for early readers. When Edmond the elephant decides to play on a seesaw, it takes the help of many animals to lift him into the air! Written by Diana Noonan and illustrated by Jennifer Cooper, this entertaining story supports emergent readers through its simple sentence structure, engaging illustrations, and relatable scenario. The text encourages prediction, cause and effect thinking, and provides an opportunity to explore the concept of weight and balance in a fun context. Up Went Edmond aligns with themes of teamwork and problem solving and is ideal for group reading and discussion.

Educational Benefits:

• Encourages prediction and inferencing skills.
• Introduces basic science concepts like balance and force.
• Supports understanding of narrative sequence and plot.
• Promotes collaboration and teamwork through story themes.

Classroom Ideas:

• Re-enact the seesaw scene using toys or a physical model.
• Discuss the science behind how a seesaw works.
• Create character speech bubbles for the different animals.
• Explore teamwork with a collaborative classroom challenge.

Information:

• Suitable for ages 5-6
• Reading Level: 3-5 (Red)
• Book dimensions: 16.5cm x 14.5cm
• 8 pages