No Chomping, Baby Dino: A 'No Biting' Book for Toddlers
#2 in Baby Dino’s Life Lessons Series
What’s inside...
'No Chomping, Baby Dino' is a 'no biting' book for toddlers that encourages the use of language replacement words for excited or playful biting behaviors. The story follows little Danny Dino, who loves to CHOMP on his snacks, but sometimes gets too excited and accidentally CHOMPS his friend, Suzie. As a result, Suzie declares that Danny can't play with the group anymore. This book is an excellent resource for parents to teach toddlers playful words to replace excitable biting behavior, and help Danny learn to use his words so he can play with his friends again.
Discussion points
Why do you think Baby Dino feels like chomping sometimes?
What are some ways Baby Dino could express his feelings without chomping?
How do you feel when you want something very much but have to wait?
Can you think of a time when you felt like Baby Dino and what did you do?
How do you think the other dinosaurs feel when Baby Dino chomps?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings and thoughts about Baby Dino’s actions, relating them to their own experiences.
Highlight the importance of empathy by asking how they think other characters in the book might feel about Baby Dino’s chomping.
Discuss the consequences of actions like chomping and brainstorm peaceful ways to express emotions together.
Use expressive read-aloud techniques to make the story engaging, changing your voice for different characters or emotions.
Praise your child for thoughtful responses and insights during the discussion to boost their confidence in expressing themselves.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Appropriate Behavior
Explanation: Baby Dino learns the consequences of biting, emphasizing the importance of managing impulses and respecting personal boundaries.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by recognizing the importance of personal space and learning to express their needs or frustrations verbally rather than physically.
Example Lesson: Empathy Development
Explanation: Through the reactions of other characters, Baby Dino understands how his actions affect others, fostering a sense of empathy.
Real-World Application: This helps children in interpreting emotional cues from friends and family, promoting compassionate interactions.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Baby Dino explores alternative ways to express his feelings without biting, demonstrating problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to identify issues and think constructively about solutions rather than acting out when faced with challenges.
Example Lesson: Communication Skills
Explanation: The story encourages expressing emotions using words, showing the effectiveness of communication over actions.
Real-World Application: Children are urged to use their words to explain feelings or resolve disputes, which is crucial in social and academic environments.