Colourblocks Colour Explorer: A Big Board Book
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What’s inside...
A vibrant and interactive board book designed to introduce young children to the concept of colors through engaging images and simple text. The book encourages exploration and interaction, making learning about colors an enjoyable experience for toddlers and preschoolers.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
14 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is your favorite color in the book, and why do you like it?
Can you find something in the room that matches a color from the book?
How do you think the colors feel? Can you describe happy or sad colors?
What would happen if two colors in the book became friends? What new color might they make?
Which color would you use to draw a sunny day, and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
While reading, point to the different colors on the page and ask your child to name them.
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the colors by associating them with their everyday experiences.
Let your child lead the way by picking the pages, promoting a sense of independence and decision-making.
Match the storytelling pace with your child’s interest, pausing where they show curiosity and elaborating on those points.
Use expressive gestures and tones when discussing the colors to make the reading experience more vibrant and engaging.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Color Recognition
Explanation: The book uses vibrant color blocks to introduce children to different colors, enabling them to recognize and name basic colors.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by identifying colors in their surroundings, such as recognizing the color of fruits, clothes, or toys, which enhances their observational skills.
Example Lesson: Grouping and Categorization
Explanation: As children engage with different colored objects in the book, they learn to categorize and group items based on their colors.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in sorting their toys, organizing their belongings, and even in learning concepts of grouping in mathematics.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: The interactive aspect of the book encourages children to follow simple instructions related to color identification.
Real-World Application: Understanding and following instructions is a skill that children can use at home, in school, or in any team activity, promoting cooperative and receptive behavior.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: With abstract color blocks and minimalistic designs, the book fosters imagination by allowing children to interpret shapes and colors creatively.
Real-World Application: This boosts their creative thinking, which can be applied in crafting activities, drawing, or even in storytelling where they visualize various scenarios.
Example Lesson: Enhances Fine Motor Skills
Explanation: Turning the pages of the big board book and interacting with the color blocks can help in the development of fine motor skills.
Real-World Application: Improved fine motor skills allow children to perform tasks like writing, buttoning their clothes, or assembling small objects with greater ease and precision.