Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Ballerina
Sticker Dolly Dressing Series
What’s inside...
This delightful sticker book allows young readers to dress up dolls as beautiful ballerinas. With over 300 stickers to choose from, children can help the characters prepare for their big performances, from rehearsals to final shows. A delightful little sticker book full of ballerinas for young children to dress for parts in famous ballets including Cinderella, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and more. With over 250 enchanting stickers of gorgeous costumes, ballet shoes and accessories, plus a fold-out back cover for children to 'park' stickers while they're not using them.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
34 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What is your favorite outfit for the ballerina and why do you like it?
How do you think the ballerina feels when she's dancing?
What kind of dance would you like to try and why?
Can you think of a story to create about a day in the life of the ballerina in the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe each ballerina's outfit in detail, discussing colors, styles, and accessories. This helps enhance their descriptive language skills.
Discuss the emotions that might be felt by the ballerinas during different dances, which can help your child understand and express their own emotions.
Use the stickers and outfits in the book as prompts for your child to imagine and narrate a short story, boosting their creativity and storytelling skills.
Create a mini dance session inspired by the book, which can be a fun way to connect with your child and help them express themselves physically.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Self-Expression
Explanation: Through dressing up the doll characters in various ballet outfits, children can explore their creative instincts and express their unique tastes.
Real-World Application: Children apply this lesson by engaging in artistic activities such as drawing, dressing up, or decorating their spaces, showcasing their individuality and creative skills.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: The book presents an opportunity to follow detailed sticker placement instructions, enhancing the child's ability to follow step-by-step processes.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in everyday tasks such as building a toy set, cooking a simple recipe with a parent, or completing school projects that require sequential steps.
Example Lesson: Fine Motor Skills Development
Explanation: Peeling and placing stickers develop the child’s fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Real-World Application: Enhanced fine motor skills aid in activities like writing, using utensils, buttoning clothes, and other tasks requiring precise hand movements.
Example Lesson: Patience and Focus
Explanation: Completing detailed sticker scenes requires concentration and patience, qualities that are exercised throughout the book.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages perseverance in tasks such as completing homework, learning a new sport or instrument, or engaging in puzzles.
Example Lesson: Appreciation of the Arts
Explanation: Being exposed to the world of ballet through playful and engaging sticker dressing, children develop an early appreciation for dance and performing arts.
Real-World Application: Children might express interest in attending a dance performance, participating in dance classes, or learning about different forms of artistic expression.