About This Book
Taking Care of Erin is an early chapter book about two sisters who welcome a new guinea pig into their home. The initial joy of having a pet soon gives way to the realization that caring for Erin requires significant effort and teamwork. This story gently explores themes of responsibility, cooperation, and the joys and challenges of pet ownership. As a Stairway Decodables title, it also serves as a supplemental phonics resource, specifically designed to help young readers practice decoding words with vowel-r combinations, making it ideal for ages 4-11.
Two sisters love their new pet guinea pig, Erin. But taking care of Erin is a lot of work! How will the girls manage their new responsibility? Stairway Decodables is a supplemental phonics resource that's perfect for supporting small group instruction, independent reading, or reading practice at home. This title provides practice in decoding words with vowel-r combinations.
Discussion Prompts
1
What responsibilities do the sisters have when taking care of Erin? What responsibilities do you have at home?
2
How do the sisters work together to care for Erin? Why is teamwork important?
3
What are some of the joys and challenges of having a pet?
4
If you had a pet, what kind would it be and how would you take care of it?
5
What did the sisters learn about being responsible?
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