DORA THE EXPLORER FU
Dora the explorer Series
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What’s inside...
Join Dora and Boots in 'Dora's Treasure Hunt' as they adventure through the Grand Purple Valley to find the missing treasure. They solve puzzles, face obstacles, and use their Spanish skills to interact with new characters, aiming to outsmart Swiper the fox. This Golden Book encourages problem-solving and learning. Also, enjoy 'Hidden Gold of Ireland', featuring 40 pages of hidden object puzzles with illustrations of gold coins and Irish landscapes in an 8.5x11 inch book, perfect for treasure and lore enthusiasts. Additionally, a durable box with handle includes activity books, stickers, crayons, and more for Dora the Explorer fans to have adventures on the go.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Dora might discover on her next adventure?
How do you think Dora felt when she solved the puzzle?
What would you have done if you were in Dora's place during her adventure?
Why do you think teamwork is important in Dora's adventures?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone, just like Dora helps her friends?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate the story to their own experiences by asking them to share similar situations they have faced.
Discuss the importance of problem-solving and teamwork as shown in the book, highlighting how these skills can be applied in day-to-day life.
Prompt your child to imagine and verbalize possible future adventures for Dora, fostering creativity and forward-thinking.
After reading, ask your child to draw a scene from the book they found exciting or significant. This can help deepen their connection and understanding of the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, Dora faces various challenges and puzzles that she needs to solve to continue her adventure. These scenarios encourage critical thinking and strategic planning.
Real-World Application: Children can apply problem-solving techniques learned from Dora when they encounter obstacles in schoolwork or in daily activities, learning to think critically and find solutions.
Example Lesson: Cultural Awareness
Explanation: Dora the Explorer introduces children to diverse cultures through the characters she meets and the places she visits. This helps in promoting multicultural understanding.
Real-World Application: Children can become more accepting and curious about different cultures and traditions they meet in school or their community, fostering a more inclusive environment.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Dora often works together with her friends to navigate challenges, demonstrating the importance of collaboration and helping others.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to cooperate with peers in group tasks and understand the value of teamwork in achieving common goals, whether in academic projects or playing sports.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: Dora remains determined and doesn’t give up easily, despite any setbacks she encounters during her journey.
Real-World Application: This instills resilience in children, encouraging them to keep trying and not be easily discouraged by failure in their pursuits.
Example Lesson: Language Skills
Explanation: Dora uses basic Spanish words and phrases throughout the book, which can spark interest in learning a new language at an early age.
Real-World Application: Children might be inspired to learn new languages or show increased interest in language classes at school, enhancing their communication skills and cognitive flexibility.