Mabel the Moo-Cow Learns About Shapes
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What’s inside...
Join Mabel the Moo-Cow and Bertie the Bee on a delightful journey around the farm in this charming children's picture book. As they explore the farm, they discover shapes all around, from the square chicken coop to the crescent moon. Join them on this educational adventure that introduces young readers to the world of shapes in a fun and delightful way. This book, authored by Jessica Dawn Birks, is designed to be dyslexic-friendly and is printed in color #FEF1BA Moccasin for easy reading. It is available in both paperback and Kindle editions, and targets not only individual readers but also offers discounts for bulk purchases for promotional, fundraising, and educational uses.
Discussion points
What shapes did Mabel the Moo-Cow learn about in the story? Can you find any objects in our room that match those shapes?
How did Mabel feel when she couldn't figure out the shapes at first? Have you ever felt that way when learning something new?
What shapes were the hardest for Mabel to learn? Why do you think they were difficult for her?
How did Mabel’s friends help her understand the different shapes? What do you like about working together with friends?
How do you think knowing about shapes might help Mabel in her daily life on the farm?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to draw their favorite scene from the book, focusing on the shapes used in the artwork.
While reading, pause and ask your child to guess which shape will come next, building anticipation and engagement.
After reading, together with your child, look for objects around the home or outdoors that resemble the shapes discussed in the book.
Reinforce the concept of persistence and encouragement by discussing how Mabel's friends helped her and how we can help others in similar ways.
Use blocks or shape-sorters to physically play and reinforce the concepts discussed in the book, making it a hands-on learning experience.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding basic shapes
Explanation: Mabel the Moo-Cow explores her farm and encounters various objects, teaching children to identify circles, squares, triangles, and more.
Real-World Application: Children can recognize and name basic shapes in their environment, enhancing their cognitive and observational skills.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving
Explanation: Mabel solves puzzles using different shapes, showing children how shapes fit together and interact.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to use critical thinking and reasoning skills in daily tasks and play.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: Mabel works with her farm friends to organize shapes, demonstrating the value of cooperation.
Real-World Application: Kids learn the importance of working together with others to achieve common goals, applicable in school projects and team sports.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: Mabel faces challenges but continues to learn about shapes, teaching resilience.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to persist in learning new concepts or skills despite difficulties.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: Mabel uses shapes to craft new items for the farm, sparking imagination.
Real-World Application: Children can engage in creative activities, using shapes to build or create artwork, fostering artistic expression.