First Words: Wipe Clean Workbooks
Wipe Clean Workbooks Series
What’s inside...
This interactive workbook titled 'Wipe Clean Workbook First Words' is designed to help young children take their first steps in learning to read and write. It features pages that can be wiped clean and used again, allowing for repeated practice. The book includes a variety of exercises that introduce basic vocabulary and encourage the development of fine motor skills.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
28 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What new words did you learn today, and which one is your favorite?
Can you think of a place where you might see or use some of these words?
How does it feel when you remember a new word?
Why do you think understanding these words is important?
Can you make a sentence using one of the new words you learned?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts about each new word by asking them to draw a picture related to the word.
Praise your child’s efforts in remembering and using new words to build their confidence.
Make connections between the words in the book and real-life situations to help your child understand the practical use of language.
Create a fun routine where your child teaches you a new word they have learned, reversing the roles of teacher and student.
Utilize the wipe-clean feature by practicing the words together multiple times, making use of repetition for better retention.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Language Development
Explanation: This workbook engages young learners with interactive, wipe-clean pages that facilitate repeated practice and reinforcement of new words.
Real-World Application: Children can apply their vocabulary skills by naming objects around them in daily life, enhancing their communication abilities.
Example Lesson: Fine Motor Skills
Explanation: The workbook’s activities require children to use markers to trace and write, which develops their hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Real-World Application: These skills are essential for other everyday tasks such as tying shoes, buttoning clothes, and using utensils.
Example Lesson: Memory Enhancement
Explanation: Repetition of words through different engaging exercises helps solidify memory retention of new vocabulary.
Real-World Application: This skill aids in children remembering and following instructions and routine tasks more efficiently.
Example Lesson: Confidence Building
Explanation: Successfully completing the tasks in the workbook provides a sense of achievement, boosting the child’s self-esteem.
Real-World Application: Higher confidence can encourage children to take on new challenges in other learning areas or social situations.
Example Lesson: Independence
Explanation: Working through the wipe-clean pages allows children to learn at their own pace, making independent decisions on how to navigate the tasks.
Real-World Application: This fosters self-reliance and decision-making skills, important in their overall personal development.