Big and Small
Peep Through Series
What’s inside...
The Peep Through series combines preschool concepts, original illustrations, and interactive die-cut shapes to facilitate early learning. The series helps children practice coordination and motor skills while learning about colors, numbers, opposites, and first words through engaging illustrations by Jane Ormes. The sturdy pages allow both parent and child to interact with the book, making it an ideal way for children to start learning before school. The new edition of the best-selling LEGO book offers over 200 new building ideas, tips from professional LEGO designers, and inspiration for creations like dream homes, alien sports centers, and rooftop gardens. It features a variety of themes such as pirate adventures, dinosaurs, landmarks, and movie scenes, providing building ideas for people of all ages and abilities.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some things that are big in your life, and what are some things that are small? How do they make you feel?
Can you think of a time when something small turned out to be important?
How do the illustrations help us understand the differences between big and small?
Why do you think the author chose to talk about big and small things? What might she want us to learn?
Can you imagine a world where everything is the same size? What would it be like?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use real-life examples from the child's environment to illustrate big and small concepts discussed in the book.
Encourage the child to draw their interpretation of big and small objects from the story or their surroundings.
Ask the child to explain their answers in their own words to foster critical thinking and enhance their comprehension.
Relate the themes of the book to the child's own experiences to make the conversation more meaningful and personalized.
Praise the child for their insights and observations during the discussion to boost their confidence and engagement.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Opposites
Explanation: Through the colorful pages depicting various animals, 'Big and Small' illustrates the concept of opposites by contrasting different animal sizes, leading children to an understanding of these terms in relation to each other.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this knowledge in everyday life by categorizing objects around them according to size, fostering early math skills and spatial awareness.
Example Lesson: Appreciation of Diversity
Explanation: The book showcases a wide range of animals, from tiny ants to large elephants. This variety helps children understand and appreciate the vast diversity in the animal world.
Real-World Application: This lesson aids children in recognizing and valuing differences among the people and objects in their world, promoting inclusivity and empathy from a young age.
Example Lesson: Exploration and Curiosity
Explanation: Jane Ormes encourages exploration by presenting animals that children might not be familiar with, prompting questions and curiosity about the natural world.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to explore more about the world around them, ask questions, and conduct simple research, which can be a stepping stone for scientific thinking and inquiry.
Example Lesson: Importance of Context
Explanation: By comparing big and small animals within the same environment, 'Big and Small' teaches children that context matters in understanding various concepts.
Real-World Application: This understanding can help children apply the concept of relativity in other areas such as learning to adjust their behavior based on different social settings or understanding varied educational concepts.