Maisy's Farm: A Pop-up and Play Set
Maisy, Maisy Pop-Up-And-Play Series
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What’s inside...
Maisy and her friends spend a busy day doing chores on the farm, including feeding the animals and harvesting vegetables. The book includes cut-outs of the characters and a pop-up model of the farm, allowing readers to engage in interactive play. Maisy’s Farm is a three-dimensional pop-up farm where children can help Maisy milk the cow, collect eggs, tend to the vegetable patch, and more. It features a sturdy stand-up Maisy figure with moveable arms and a tractor to ride in. With twenty-six full-color press-out pieces and various interactive elements like flaps and tabs, children have endless opportunities for fun on Maisy's farm.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-7
Length
8 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Maisy enjoys the most about being on the farm?
How do the different animals on the farm help each other?
If you could spend a day with Maisy on her farm, what would you do?
Why is it important for the animals to have a clean and happy home?
What can we learn from the way Maisy takes care of her farm and friends?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine their own farm while reading 'Maisy's Farm: A Pop-up and Play Set.' Ask them to describe what their farm would look like and the types of animals they would have. This not only sparks creativity but also enhances their understanding of the farm environment depicted in the book. Discuss the responsibilities involved in taking care of animals and the land, relating it to Maisy’s actions in the book, to teach valuable lessons about empathy and hard work.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In 'Maisy's Farm', Maisy takes care of the farm and the animals. This shows children how daily tasks are important in maintaining a farm.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of consistent responsibility and how their actions can help in taking care of pets or chores at home.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Maisy interacts with other characters to manage the farm efficiently. This collaboration highlights the importance of working together to achieve common goals.
Real-World Application: Children understand how to cooperate with others in group activities at school or in play, enhancing their social skills and collective problem-solving abilities.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The book introduces various farm activities and machinery, sparking curiosity and learning about farming.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to explore more about the natural world around them and engage in educational activities that expand their knowledge and understanding.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Maisy cares for the animals, showing kindness and consideration for their needs.
Real-World Application: This can help children develop empathy towards animals and learn to be mindful of the needs of others around them.