Funny Faces Sticker Book: (Usborne Minis)
Usborne Minis Series
What’s inside...
Delight in the world of amusing expressions with 'Funny Faces Sticker Book' by Sam Smith. This engaging sticker activity book, part of the Usborne Minis series, offers young readers hours of creative fun as they match stickers to complete silly and cheerful faces. It perfectly combines entertainment with fine motor skill development and facial recognition learning. By placing stickers to form expressions, children understand emotional cues, boosting their emotional intelligence. A fantastic interactive experience for children and parents to share, enhancing not only amusement but also educational value.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite funny face in the book and why did it make you laugh?
How do you think the characters felt when they made those faces?
Can you make a funny face that shows how you're feeling right now?
If you could create a new sticker face, what expression would it have and why?
How do you think making different faces can help us understand how someone else is feeling?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to mimic the funny faces they see in the book, and then discuss what emotions those faces might represent.
Use the stickers as a way to talk about emotions by asking your child to match facial expressions with different feelings.
After reading, engage in a creative activity where you and your child make your own funny face stickers using paper and crayons.
As you read, point out the context of each funny face, helping your child to connect expressions with situations.
Praise your child’s responses and facial creations to boost their confidence in expressing emotions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Expression Recognition
Explanation: The Funny Faces Sticker Book encourages children to identify different facial expressions which can help them understand and name various emotions.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these skills in real life by better interpreting people’s emotions around them, enhancing their empathy and social interactions.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: This book allows kids to create unique faces using stickers, promoting creativity and imaginative thinking.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to think creatively and can use these skills in problem-solving or when engaging in artistic activities at school or home.
Example Lesson: Fine Motor Skills Development
Explanation: Placing stickers in specific spots requires precision and coordination, which are essential for fine motor development.
Real-World Application: Improved fine motor skills can help children perform better in other activities that require hand-eye coordination, like writing, tying shoes, or playing musical instruments.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: The sticker book includes directions for completing different faces, teaching children the importance of following instructions to achieve intended results.
Real-World Application: This skill is transferrable to classroom settings, building kit assemblies, or following a recipe, reinforcing the ability to follow steps methodically for success.
Example Lesson: Cultural Awareness
Explanation: The diversity of stickers allows children to create faces from various cultural backgrounds, promoting inclusivity and cultural awareness.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to embrace and celebrate diversity in their communities and schools, fostering a more inclusive environment.