Count to Sleep Vermont
Count To Sleep Series
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What’s inside...
Count to Sleep Vermont is part of the Good Night Our World series, which helps children to say goodnight to beloved locations and landmarks. In this installment, young readers are introduced to the picturesque scenes of Vermont, from its rustic farms to its peaceful lakes. As they count from one to ten, children embark on a gentle journey through the Green Mountain State, ending with a good night's sleep. Little counters will squeal with delight as they count their way through the great state of Vermont, discovering famous attractions and historic landmarks including sugar shacks, snowboarding, Lake Champlain, dairy farms, wildlife, fishing, hiking and camping, rock climbing, country stores, mountain biking, and more. This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World series, which includes hundreds of titles exploring iconic locations and exciting, child-friendly themes. From Maple trees to dairy farms, young children will cheer as they count their way around the state of Vermont.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-3
Length
20 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of our adventure through Vermont? Why did you like it?
Can you name some animals or plants we saw in the book? What do you think it would be like to see them in real life?
How many items can you remember from the book? Let's count them together!
If you could visit any place we read about in Vermont, where would you go first and what would you do there?
Why do you think counting is important in our daily lives?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to explore the book’s illustrations and relate them to the numbers. Prompt them to count items on the page and discuss their colors and shapes. Celebrate their counting efforts to boost their confidence. Use the book’s themes to spark conversations about nature, different locations in Vermont, and the importance of numbers in the world around us. Make it interactive by pretending to visit various Vermont scenes and describing what you would do there.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Number recognition and counting skills
Explanation: Through repetitive and rhythmic narration, 'Count to Sleep Vermont' introduces children to numbers by counting various symbols and landmarks associated with Vermont.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these counting skills during everyday activities, such as counting toys, steps, or items during grocery shopping with parents.
Example Lesson: Appreciation of local culture and geography
Explanation: The book highlights unique aspects of Vermont’s culture and geography, like covered bridges and Lake Champlain, helping children recognize and value their state’s landmarks.
Real-World Application: This understanding aids in developing a sense of community and belonging as children relate to their immediate environment and appreciate cultural differences during travels or community gatherings.
Example Lesson: Early reading skills
Explanation: Featuring simple and repetitive phrases, the book encourages early literacy by making it easier for children to follow along and recognize common words.
Real-World Application: Children can enhance their reading abilities which can be practiced further through signs, menus, and other reading materials in daily life.
Example Lesson: Enhancing memory
Explanation: Memory is tested and improved as children try to recall and count the items on each page that they've just learned about.
Real-World Application: Improved memory helps children in various educational settings, such as remembering instructions from teachers or details from other stories and educational content.