Farm Puzzles Deluxe: (HL Hidden Pictures (R))
Highlights Hidden Pictures Series
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What’s inside...
Farm Puzzles Deluxe is an interactive and engaging book designed to stimulate young minds through various puzzles based around farm life. With hidden pictures and other exciting puzzles, children are encouraged to develop their problem-solving skills while having fun. Kids will love this a-moo-zing Hidden Pictures puzzle book with over 50 playful scenes and more than 600 hidden objects in full-color and black-and-white puzzles. The book also includes 100 stickers, cut-and-color farm animals, a barn playscene craft, silly jokes to share and more. Featuring over 50 lively farm scenes and more than 600 hidden objects in color and black-and-white puzzles, this book includes stickers, cut-and-color farm animals, and a stand-up barnyard playscene. This a-moo-sing activity book is a mix of Hidden Pictures puzzles, mazes, find the differences, and other activities showing friendly farm animals, bumper crops, giant tractors, and more. Bonus pages at the end of the book have crafts, recipes, and activities for hours of fun on the farm. This book will delight children who love animals and farm life.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is your favorite animal on the farm and why do you like it?
How do you think the animals feel when they are playing hide and seek? Can you describe their emotions?
What do you think happens on the farm when it's time for all the animals to go to sleep?
Can you imagine a new game for the animals on the farm to play in the book? What would it be like?
If you were in the book, which farm activities would you want to join in on and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the farm animals and their activities. Use the puzzles as a starting point to discuss problem-solving and attention to detail. Relate the scenes from the book to real-life farm experiences if possible, enhancing their connection to the material. Finally, ask them to think creatively by imagining their own additions or changes to the farm’s story, fostering their imaginative skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Farm Puzzles Deluxe employs numerous puzzle challenges that require children to think critically and identify patterns.
Real-World Application: Kids apply these problem-solving skills in real-life situations such as figuring out how to organize their toys, completing homework, or navigating social interactions.
Example Lesson: Attention to detail
Explanation: The hidden pictures in the book train children to pay close attention to visuals, honing their ability to notice small details.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in academic settings when they need to spot slight differences or errors in their work and can also be useful in day-to-day observations.
Example Lesson: Patience and Persistence
Explanation: Finding hidden objects can be challenging and requires children to be patient and persistent until they achieve the goal.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of persisting through tasks at school or during extracurricular activities, even when they find them challenging.
Example Lesson: Cognitive development
Explanation: Engaging with puzzles and hidden pictures stimulates cognitive processes related to shape, size, and spatial awareness.
Real-World Application: This enhanced cognitive development assists in mathematical understanding and physical activities that require good coordination and spatial judgment.