Count to Sleep Colorado
Count To Sleep Series
What’s inside...
Count to Sleep Colorado is part of the Good Night Our World series, designed to celebrate special places while soothing children to sleep. The book provides a delightful tour through the state's most famous landmarks and attractions, counting each one along the way. It includes famous sites such as Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Royal Gorge Bridge, the Maroon Bells, Vail, Breckenridge, Steamboat Springs, and Aspen, featuring activities like skiing, snowmobiling, and wildlife viewing. The book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which explores iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
20 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite number in the book and why?
Can you name some things you remember that we can count in Colorado from the book?
How do you think counting each item in the book helps us learn more about Colorado?
If you could add another item to count in the book, what would it be and why?
How do you feel when you successfully count all the items on a page?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the reading session by asking your child what they already know about Colorado, this anchors their existing knowledge and piques interest.
Encourage your child to count out loud together with you as you turn the pages, making the session interactive and fun.
Pause on pages with a lot of items to count and ask your child if they can find other ways to group the items to count them differently, promoting critical thinking.
After reading, relate the counting to real-life scenarios like counting toys or trees in a park, which reinforces learning and makes it relevant.
Celebrate their effort at the end of reading regardless of how many items they accurately counted, focusing on effort rather than accuracy to build confidence.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Number Recognition
Explanation: This book teaches children to identify and understand numbers by counting famous landmarks and elements associated with Colorado.
Real-World Application: Children can use their counting skills during everyday activities, such as counting toys, steps, or items during shopping.
Example Lesson: Cultural Awareness
Explanation: Through the vibrant illustrations and references to Colorado's unique locations and cultural assets, children receive an introduction to the state's rich heritage.
Real-World Application: This knowledge lets kids appreciate and discuss the diversity of places and cultures in their community and beyond.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: By actively counting items on each page, children must focus and pay attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
Real-World Application: This skill can be translated into tasks at school or at home that require careful observation and precision.
Example Lesson: Memory Enhancement
Explanation: Repetition of counting and recognizing familiar landmarks from the book helps improve memory and recall abilities.
Real-World Application: Enhanced memory skills will aid children in academic learning, remembering tasks, and following instructions.