Dinosaur Puzzle Book
Usborne Young Puzzles Series
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What’s inside...
Engage your child's mind and imagination with the Dinosaur Puzzle Book. Filled with various puzzles featuring ancient dinosaurs, this book combines fun and learning seamlessly.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think it was like to live in the time of dinosaurs?
If you could be any dinosaur from the book, which one would you choose and why?
How do you think dinosaurs communicated with each other?
What similarities and differences do you see between dinosaurs and the animals we have today?
Can you imagine creating a new dinosaur? What features would it have?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to use their imagination while discussing the questions, pretending to be in the world of dinosaurs.
Listen actively to your child’s thoughts and responses, showing interest and asking follow-up questions to deepen the conversation.
Relate the dinosaur's characteristics or stories back to your child’s experiences or feelings to make the discussion more relatable.
Use the illustrations in the book to inspire questions and discussion points, focusing on details your child finds interesting or curious.
Create a fun learning atmosphere by perhaps mimicking dinosaur roars or creating a mini-dinosaur story together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The Dinosaur Puzzle Book engages children with various puzzle challenges that need to be solved to progress through the story.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these problem-solving skills in real-life situations, enhancing their ability to think critically and find solutions to obstacles they face.
Example Lesson: Learning about teamwork
Explanation: The puzzles in the book often require cooperation among the dinosaur characters, teaching the value of working together to achieve a common goal.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand the importance of collaborative efforts in school projects or family activities, promoting harmony and shared success.
Example Lesson: Understanding the value of persistence
Explanation: As some puzzles might be challenging, the book encourages children to keep trying and not give up, demonstrating the dinosaurs' determination.
Real-World Application: This lesson will aid children in developing a resilient attitude towards challenging tasks in their education or personal pursuits, fostering a growth mindset.
Example Lesson: Cultivating curiosity and learning
Explanation: Each puzzle is themed around different types of dinosaurs and aspects of their lives, providing educational content in an engaging way.
Real-World Application: Curiosity fueled through fun learning experiences can inspire children to explore more about science and nature in their everyday life, possibly leading to a lifelong love for learning.