Let's Go For A Walk
#1 of 3 in Super Simple Storybooks Series
What’s inside...
Join the Rhymington Square monsters for a delightful stroll through the neighborhood in this storybook based on the Super Simple YouTube channel's popular music video 'Let's Go For a Walk Outside.' As you walk along, be on the lookout for the various items listed in the scavenger hunt checklist, like a unicorn or a cat-shaped cloud. The book also includes a sheet of stickers and a punch-out scavenger hunt list to enhance the adventure. Enjoy the catchy tunes, favorite characters, and interactive elements that have made Super Simple a hit with over 30 million subscribers.
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the walk in the book, and why?
How do you think the characters felt when they discovered something new on their walk?
What new things would you like to explore if we went for a walk like in the book?
Can you think of different sounds or sights you might hear or see on a walk in our neighborhood?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to mimic the excitement of the characters during their walk. It helps in making the reading experience lively and engaging.
After reading, take your child for a walk and ask them to point out similar things they read about in the book.
Encourage your child to describe what they would take along or do differently if they were to plan a walk similar to the one in the book, enhancing their decision-making skills.
Discuss the importance of staying safe while exploring, just like the characters in the book, to instill a sense of responsibility.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Exploration and Curiosity
Explanation: The book encourages children to explore their surroundings with enthusiasm and curiosity, as the characters go on a walk and observe various details in their environment.
Real-World Application: Children can be motivated to observe and learn more about their own neighborhood or school, developing an inquisitive mind and an appreciation for the world around them.
Example Lesson: Understanding Nature
Explanation: Through the walk, the book introduces various elements of nature, teaching children about different animals, plants, and weather conditions.
Real-World Application: This knowledge helps children connect classroom learning with real-world observations, encouraging outdoor activities and nurturing a sense of environmental stewardship.
Example Lesson: Social Skills
Explanation: The book shows characters interacting positively and sharing experiences during the walk, promoting good social behaviors and communication.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of sharing, cooperation, and communication, skills that are essential in school and other social settings.
Example Lesson: Physical Activity
Explanation: The characters in the book engage in a walk, highlighting the fun and benefits of physical movement.
Real-World Application: Parents can use this book to encourage more physical activity for their children, stressing the health benefits and enjoyment of being active outdoors.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: As the characters encounter different scenarios, they use their imagination to interact with their environment creatively.
Real-World Application: This inspires children to use their imagination in play and learning, enhancing creative thinking skills which are beneficial both academically and in problem-solving.