Learn with Peppa: Peppa's Shadow Fun
Learn With Peppa Series
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What’s inside...
In 'Peppa's Shadow Fun,' children join Peppa Pig and her friends on an educational adventure to explore the concept of shadows. This interactive pop-up book explains how shadows are created by light and darkness and encourages young readers to experiment with changing shapes and sizes of shadows by moving the book closer or further from the wall. Developed by educational experts, this book offers opportunities for hands-on learning and is perfect for budding little scientists.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did Peppa learn about shadows in the story? Can you think of a time when you played with your shadow?
How do you think Peppa felt when she was learning about shadows? Have you ever felt the same way?
Why do you think shadows are important in the story? What do they teach Peppa and her friends?
Can you imagine a new adventure where Peppa uses her shadow to solve a problem? What would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate personal experiences to Peppa’s adventures, reinforcing connections and enhancing understanding.
Highlight Peppa’s feelings and reactions throughout the book to help your child develop empathy and emotional awareness.
Discuss the importance of curiosity and learning, as shown through Peppa’s playful exploration of shadows.
After reading, engage in a shadow play activity with your child to bring the concepts in the book to life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Light and Shadows
Explanation: Peppa explores the concept of shadows using sunlight and various objects, teaching children basic science principles.
Real-World Application: Children can engage in simple experiments with light, enhancing their observational skills and understanding of everyday physical phenomena.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: Through shadow play, Peppa encourages children to use imagination to create different shapes and stories with shadows.
Real-World Application: Kids can be inspired to create their own shadow puppet shows, boosting their creative thinking and storytelling abilities.
Example Lesson: Learning through Play
Explanation: The book shows how Peppa learns about shadows in a playful and engaging way, demonstrating that play is a valuable learning tool.
Real-World Application: This approach can be mirrored in real life, where parents can incorporate educational play into daily activities to make learning more enjoyable and effective.