What’s inside...
Dig and scoop! Here comes a digger. Engaging photographs and simple text describe this construction vehicle.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
8-12
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes diggers an important tool at construction sites?
How do you feel when you see a digger at work?
If you could operate a digger, what would you like to build or help build?
What other machines do you think are needed at a construction site and why?
How do the diggers in the book work together with other machines and workers to complete tasks?
Tip: Role play these questions
Sit with your child and mimic the sounds of a digger while reading to make the experience more interactive and lively.
Ask your child to describe a digger using their senses - how it looks, sounds, and what it might feel like to touch.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene from the book. Discuss what’s happening in the drawing and how it relates to what they read.
Relate the story to real-life by watching videos or observing construction sites from a safe distance to see diggers in action.
Encourage your child to use building blocks or toys to recreate scenes from the book, fostering an understanding of teamwork and the roles of different machines.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: In 'Diggers', various types of diggers work together to complete tasks, showing children the importance of teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn to cooperate with others in group activities, whether at school, during sports, or in play, fostering a spirit of camaraderie.
Example Lesson: Understanding Different Roles
Explanation: The book introduces different types of diggers and their specific functions, highlighting the concept of diverse roles contributing to a common goal.
Real-World Application: Children grasp the idea that different people perform different jobs that are all important. This can help them appreciate the various roles people play in their community.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: The diggers in the book face various challenges but continue working until their tasks are complete, embodying persistence.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to keep trying in the face of difficulties, whether it's completing a puzzle, learning a new skill, or solving a problem.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The book provides information about the mechanics of diggers, sparking curiosity about how things work.
Real-World Application: This nurtures a child’s curiosity and eagerness to learn more about the world around them, encouraging educational pursuits in science and engineering.