Big Green Helicopter: (Whizzz! Illustrated edition)
#3 in Whizzz! Series
What’s inside...
The 'Big Green Helicopter' takes young readers on an exciting adventure as they follow the journey of a helicopter on a mission. The story is filled with action, engaging illustrations, and a narrative that keeps children turning the pages. Additionally, the interactive board book features touch-and-trace elements, lift-the-flaps, and eye-popping illustrations along with simple rhyming text from the Whizzz! series, designed to introduce young children to various modes of transportation. The book combines interactive features like touch-and-trace and lift-the-flaps with rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to make learning about helicopters an enjoyable experience for young kids.
Discussion points
What do you think it feels like to fly in a big green helicopter?
How do you think the helicopter helps people?
If you could fly anywhere in the helicopter, where would you go and why?
What do you think makes the helicopter go 'Whizzz!'?
How can we help others, just like the helicopter does?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive gestures and sounds when discussing the helicopter’s movements to make the conversation more lively.
Encourage your child to imagine being a pilot or passenger, asking them to describe what they see and feel.
Connect the helicopter’s helping role to real-life situations where people help each other, to teach empathy and kindness.
After reading the book, create a simple craft or drawing related to helicopters to reinforce the themes discussed.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The characters in 'Big Green Helicopter: Whizzz! Illustrated edition' work together to solve problems and navigate obstacles, showing how cooperation leads to success.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of working with others to achieve common goals, which is essential for group projects at school and in extracurricular activities.
Example Lesson: Understanding and Appreciating Different Perspectives
Explanation: Through the varied viewpoints of the characters, the story teaches that everyone has unique thoughts and feelings that contribute to the bigger picture.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children develop empathy and respect for others' opinions, fostering a more inclusive environment at school and in the community.
Example Lesson: Courage and Trying New Things
Explanation: The protagonist faces challenges with bravery, demonstrating the importance of stepping out of one’s comfort zone to learn and grow.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to embrace new experiences, whether trying a new sport, making a new friend, or learning a new subject, enhancing their adaptability and confidence.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: The story incorporates scenarios requiring critical thinking and decision-making, highlighting the steps involved in solving a problem effectively.
Real-World Application: This equips children with the strategies to approach challenges in their daily life, from resolving conflicts with peers to overcoming academic obstacles.