On The Farm (Curious Baby Touch And Feel)
Bright Baby Touch And Feel Series
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On The Farm (Curious Baby Touch and Feel) by Kirsten Pabol Hansen and a book from Roger Priddy are tactile board books designed for babies and toddlers to explore the farm environment. These books encourage sensory exploration by inviting young readers to touch and feel different farm elements such as animal fur, tractor tires, and hay. With simple text, colorful illustrations, and varying textures on each page, these books aim to stimulate curiosity, develop recognition skills, and engage young readers in a sensory journey, making them revisit the experience repeatedly.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-1
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What kinds of animals did we see on the farm? What sounds do they make?
How do you think the animals feel when they are being taken care of? Happy or sad?
Can you describe the colors and textures you felt on each animal? Which one was your favorite to touch?
Why do you think farms are important for us?
If you were a farmer, what would you do to take care of your animals?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to use their senses while exploring the book. Ask them to describe what they see and feel. Make animal noises together to create a fun reading environment. Relate the farm animals to real-life visits to farms or zoos if possible to make the connection stronger. Discuss the importance of farms in providing food and caring for animals, reinforcing the concept of responsibility and care.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sensory Development
Explanation: Through touch and feel elements, 'On The Farm (Curious Baby Touch And Feel)' encourages infants to explore different textures, aiding in sensory development.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this by engaging more actively with their environment, exploring various textures they encounter in everyday objects.
Example Lesson: Animal Recognition
Explanation: This book introduces various farm animals, fostering early animal recognition skills in young readers.
Real-World Application: Kids can recognize and name animals they see in real life, such as on a visit to a farm or zoo, enhancing their connection to the natural world.
Example Lesson: Cause and Effect
Explanation: As children interact with the book's tactile elements, they learn the concept of cause and effect by understanding that their actions (touching) produce sensory responses.
Real-World Application: This understanding helps children grasp the impact of their actions in different scenarios, such as knowing that watering plants helps them grow.
Example Lesson: Vocabulary Building
Explanation: By describing the textures and animals found in the book, it aids in enhancing a child's descriptive vocabulary.
Real-World Application: This improved vocabulary can help children express themselves more clearly and describe their surroundings in more detail.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: The interactive nature of the book stimulates curiosity and encourages exploration, foundational aspects of lifelong learning.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this curiosity in their daily lives, exploring new activities, asking questions, and learning about the world around them.