Let's Build
Magnetic Playscenes S. Series
What’s inside...
The construction crew needs your help with their latest project! Tilt, tap, spin, and clap to demolish an old building, pour cement, and more in this sturdy, interactive picture book. Help the construction crew build a new park! They'll need you to take charge of the wrecking ball, dig with an excavator, empty a dump truck, and plant some new greenery. Can you tilt the book to swing the wrecking ball? Use your strong arm to help dig? Point the animals to where the trees need planting? At the end of the day, celebrate your hard work with all the members of the critter crew!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
56 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What kind of building would you like to create, and why?
How do the tools in the book help the characters build things?
Can you think of a time you built something? What did you learn from that experience?
What materials would you use for your building project, and how would you make sure it's strong?
How can we work together on a building project at home?
Tip: Role play these questions
While reading the book, point out the different tools and ask your child how they think each tool helps in building.
Ask your child to describe their perfect building project before you start the book, and revisit their ideas after finishing the story.
Encourage your child to draw or use blocks to build a version of something they saw in the book.
Discuss the importance of teamwork in building and relate it to family activities that involve working together.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The story showcases a group of children who come together to build a treehouse, demonstrating how cooperation leads to achieving a common goal.
Real-World Application: Children learn to work with others in school projects or in sports, understanding that teamwork can make tasks easier and more enjoyable.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, the children encounter various challenges in their building project, which they overcome by brainstorming and finding creative solutions.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children approach difficulties in life with a can-do attitude, empowering them to think critically and solve problems independently.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: As the children plan and build their treehouse, they use their imagination to create a unique and functional space, showcasing the power of creative thinking.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their creativity in arts, crafts, and other aspects of their lives to express themselves and think outside the box.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and Leadership
Explanation: One character takes the lead to ensure the project stays on track, promoting skills in leadership and responsibility.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of taking responsibility for personal and shared tasks, and how effective leadership can influence positive outcomes.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite the setbacks faced, the children stay dedicated to finishing their treehouse, illustrating the importance of perseverance.
Real-World Application: Instills a sense of persistence in children when facing their own challenges, be it in academics, personal goals, or relationships.