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Construction Site: Road Crew, Coming Through!
#3 of 9 in Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Series
What’s inside...
An exciting sequel from the Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction series, featuring the road crew and the challenges they face as they fulfill their duties. The book vividly showcases teamwork, perseverance, and the practical process of road construction in an engaging manner which kids would love. The newest adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site series! In Construction Site Mission: Demolition!, the construction team we all know and love has an exciting job to do—smashing, crushing, sorting, hauling. Ultimately, this picture book is about working together, breaking things down, and cleaning it all up at the end of the day. Filled with playful rhyming text and vibrant illustrations to inspire cleanup, it features the same beloved trucks and construction site from the original book Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and teaches teamwork, perseverance, and how to overcome obstacles—and have fun! Demolition is tough work, but these powerful vehicles are up to the task—and once the job is done, there will be a freshly cleared and tidy construction site ready for building something new. This satisfying story is from the bestselling team behind Construction Site on Christmas Night and Three Cheers for Kid McGear.
Discussion points
What do you think each vehicle's job is on the construction site?
How do the vehicles work together to solve problems?
Can you imagine what might happen if one of the vehicles didn't show up one day?
Why do you think teamwork is important on a construction site?
If you were a vehicle on the construction site, which one would you be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Point out the different construction vehicles and their roles as you read, to help your child understand teamwork.
Encourage your child to express which vehicle they like most and explore the qualities of that vehicle together.
Discuss the importance of each vehicle’s job and how it contributes to the completion of the construction project.
Relate the story to real life by drawing parallels between the cooperation among vehicles to teamwork in your child’s experiences.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The story illustrates how various vehicles on the construction site work together to achieve common goals, emphasizing the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of cooperating with others, whether it's during group activities at school or playing sports with friends.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Explanation: As challenges arise on the construction site, the characters must come up with solutions, showcasing problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and find solutions to obstacles they encounter in daily tasks or while interacting with peers.
Example Lesson: Resilience and Perseverance
Explanation: The book depicts the construction crew facing setbacks and, despite these, they continue to work towards their goal, demonstrating resilience.
Real-World Application: It teaches children to persevere through difficulties in their own lives, be it completing a challenging homework assignment or learning a new skill.
Example Lesson: Appreciation for Community Helpers
Explanation: Through the narrative, children gain an understanding and appreciation for the roles that construction workers play in community development.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages respect and gratitude towards individuals in various service roles and promotes community awareness.