Mighty, Mighty Construction Site
#1 of 9 in Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site Series
What’s inside...
The construction crew is preparing for their biggest job yet, and they’ll need the help of all their friends to get it done. This sequel to Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site teaches kids about teamwork and perseverance in a fun and engaging way. In this charming story written by Sherri Duskey Rinker, the five best friends from the construction site—a crane, an excavator, a dump truck, a bulldozer, and a concrete mixer—face a task more challenging than ever before. Fortunately, they are joined by a whole group of brand new machines. This sequel to the beloved children’s books 'Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site' and 'Christmas Eve at the Construction Site' will lull all little foremen and forewomen to sleep and also help them understand the power of friendship.
Discussion points
What do you think teamwork helps the trucks accomplish in the story?
How do the different trucks work together? Can you think of a time when you worked together with your friends?
What is your favorite part of the construction site and why?
If you could be one of the construction vehicles, which one would you choose and what would you build?
How do you feel when the job is done at the end of the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Prior to reading, take a moment to explore the cover and ask your child what they think the story will be about based on the illustrations.
Encourage your child to describe what they see in the illustrations and how they relate to the story. This can help them enhance their observation and verbal skills.
Make connections between the teamwork shown in the book and instances of teamwork in your child’s experiences, like working together in family activities or with friends.
Discuss the different roles of the trucks, highlighting the importance of diverse skills and teamwork in achieving common goals.
After reading, ask your child to imagine another adventure for the trucks, fostering creativity and reinforcing story comprehension.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The story demonstrates the power of teamwork as various construction vehicles work together to complete a task. Each vehicle has a unique role, illustrating how collaboration can lead to successful outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or in sports, learning to appreciate the strengths of others and understanding that cooperative efforts often achieve greater results.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, the construction vehicles encounter different challenges that require problem-solving. By working together and using their individual strengths, they find solutions to the obstacles they face.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to tackle problems they might face in everyday life, encouraging them to think creatively and work with others to find solutions.
Example Lesson: Importance of Rest and Recharging
Explanation: The construction vehicles in the story take breaks and recharge overnight, which is crucial for their productivity the next day. This highlights the importance of rest in maintaining energy and efficiency.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the value of good rest and how taking breaks can help them be more active and attentive during their activities, including schoolwork and play.
Example Lesson: Resilience in Facing Challenges
Explanation: The construction site presents various obstacles that the vehicles must navigate. Their determination and resilience in facing these challenges is a key theme in the book.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand that facing challenges is a part of life and that persistence and resilience are important qualities to develop in order to overcome these challenges.