I Love to Go to Daycare (Turkish English Bilingual Children's Book)
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What’s inside...
This book is a delightful story about a child's experience of going to daycare and the adventures they have there. It is designed to help children feel comfortable with the idea of daycare and to understand the fun and learning that can happen in such an environment. The bilingual aspect allows for Turkish and English language learners to improve their skills in both languages.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-9
Length
34 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the daycare in the book? Why?
How do you feel when you go to your daycare or school?
Can you tell me about a friend you have at daycare, like the friends in the book?
What activities would you like to try at daycare, similar to the ones in the book?
How do the children in the book show kindness to each other?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about daycare by relating their personal experiences to those described in the book. Listen actively and show enthusiasm for their stories, making them feel heard and valued. Use the book as a tool to discuss the importance of friendship and cooperation, highlighting similar situations from the book and asking how they might handle them. For younger children, use props or pictures from the book to help keep them engaged and focused during your discussion.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing new experiences
Explanation: The story shows how the main character learns to enjoy their time at daycare after initially feeling unsure.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to approach new activities or environments with an open mind, helping them to adapt and find joy in new experiences.
Example Lesson: Socialization skills
Explanation: In the book, the child interacts with other kids from different backgrounds, learning to communicate and play together.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of making new friends and getting along with others, skills they can use in school and group activities.
Example Lesson: Independence
Explanation: As the child spends time away from home, they become more confident in their own abilities to manage without their parents' constant presence.
Real-World Application: Children learn to be confident in their abilities and to manage tasks on their own, cultivating a sense of independence.
Example Lesson: Understanding routines
Explanation: The book illustrates a typical day at daycare, helping the child understand and anticipate daily routines.
Real-World Application: Helps children to understand the concept of time management and routine, which will assist them in their daily life, especially in managing their school schedule and responsibilities.