Busy Dinah Dinosaur: Brand New Readers
#3 in Brand New Readers Series
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Discussion points
What do you think Dinah Dinosaur likes most about being busy?
How do you think Dinah feels when she completes her tasks?
If you were a friend of Dinah, what activities would you like to do together?
Why is it important for Dinah to help others and be kind?
How do you feel when you help someone or do something new?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate to Dinah by asking them about their own experiences with busyness and helping others.
Highlight the values of perseverance and kindness shown by Dinah, discussing how these values can be applied in your child's daily life.
Use expressive reading to convey the emotions of Dinah and other characters, making the story more engaging and relatable for your child.
After reading, ask your child to draw a picture of their favorite part of the book, then discuss why they chose that particular scene.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In 'Busy Dinah Dinosaur', Dinah demonstrates responsibility by taking charge of her tasks, like cleaning up her space and helping others.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking ownership of their chores and duties at home, helping to foster a sense of accountability and reliability.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Dinah collaborates with other characters to solve problems, showing that working together can achieve great results.
Real-World Application: This can be mirrored in a child's everyday life through participating in group activities at school or in sports, learning to cooperate and value each team member's contributions.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: Dinah uses her imagination to come up with inventive solutions, highlighting the importance of creativity.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to use their imagination in play or in solving problems, developing their creative thinking skills which are vital in all areas of life.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite challenges, Dinah continues to strive towards her goals, teaching children the value of perseverance.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied to a child’s life when they face difficulties in learning new skills or completing tasks, motivating them to keep trying and not give up.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Dinah shows care towards her friends' feelings and needs, portraying the importance of empathy.
Real-World Application: Children learn to consider and understand the emotions of others, which can improve their social interactions and build stronger relationships.