Junior Artist Bumper Colour By Numbers: (Bumper Colouring Books)
Bumper Colouring Books Series
What’s inside...
The book takes young readers on a vibrant artistic journey across different scenes, teaching them about colors, number matching, and enhancing their artistic abilities in a fun and interactive way.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
64 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What colors did you choose for your artwork today and why did those colors stand out to you?
How did you feel when you were deciding which numbers matched with which colors?
Can you imagine a story happening in your artwork? What would the characters be doing?
What was the most challenging part of the coloring project, and how did you solve it?
If you could add anything to your artwork, what would it be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to explain their choice of colors and discuss how different colors can evoke different feelings and moods.
Show genuine interest in the decisions they made while coloring, which can boost their confidence and creativity.
Ask them to create a backstory for the picture they colored, which aids in developing their storytelling skills.
Discuss any challenges they encountered while coloring and how they overcame them, fostering problem-solving skills.
Praise their effort and creativity, regardless of the outcome, to promote a positive attitude towards art and self-expression.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: As children tackle different colour by number pages, they learn to follow detailed guidelines on which color corresponds to which number.
Real-World Application: This skill translates into better comprehension of instructions in school assignments and daily tasks.
Example Lesson: Patience and Persistence
Explanation: Completing each page requires a degree of patience and dedication, as some areas might be intricate and time-consuming.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of seeing tasks through to completion, which is foundational in achieving long-term goals.
Example Lesson: Color Recognition and Matching
Explanation: This book helps children enhance their ability to recognize and match colors accurately according to the provided numbers.
Real-World Application: This promotes cognitive link between visual cues and mental categorization, useful in subjects such as science and mathematics.
Example Lesson: Hand-Eye Coordination
Explanation: Fine motor skills are honed as children use coloring tools within specified lines, correlating the numbers with colors.
Real-World Application: Improved motor skills can enhance a child’s ability in sports, writing, and other activities requiring precise movements.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Self-Expression
Explanation: Despite the prescribed numbers, children often choose to experiment by replacing the suggested colors or embellishing certain elements.
Real-World Application: This nurtures creativity and confidence in personal expression, critical in developing individuality and problem-solving skills.