Playtime!: A high-contrast fold-out tummy time book with finger wiggle holes for babies
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What’s inside...
This engaging book is designed to support babies during their tummy time. Featuring high-contrast images and interactive finger wiggle holes, it encourages visual development, motor skills, and playful interaction.
Age
0-2
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What shapes or patterns can you see in the book?
Can you find the colors red and blue? Where are they?
What happens when you wiggle your fingers through the holes?
How do the different pages feel? Are some smooth, and others rough?
Which is your favorite picture, and why do you like it?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a playful tone to make the book reading more dynamic and enjoyable.
Encourage your baby to touch and explore the book, enhancing sensory development.
Point out and name the different shapes and colors in the book to build vocabulary and recognition skills.
React positively to your child’s actions and responses to foster a love for reading.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child’s answers to keep the conversation going.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Sensory Development
Explanation: The high-contrast colors and interactive finger wiggle holes in 'Playtime!' are designed to stimulate a baby's visual and tactile senses.
Real-World Application: Babies can apply the sensory skills they develop through this book by exploring and responding to different textures and colors in their environment.
Example Lesson: Motor Skills Enhancement
Explanation: As babies reach for and explore the finger wiggle holes, they enhance their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Real-World Application: These motor skills can help babies in daily activities such as grasping toys, feeding themselves, and learning to crawl or walk.
Example Lesson: Cause and Effect
Explanation: 'Playtime!' encourages babies to interact with the book in ways that demonstrate cause and effect, such as seeing how their actions with the finger holes influence the pages.
Real-World Application: Understanding cause and effect can help children anticipate outcomes and impacts of their actions on their surroundings, aiding in problem-solving and critical thinking.
Example Lesson: Concentration and Focus
Explanation: The design of the book encourages babies to focus on the contrasting colors and movements, which can help in developing their attention span.
Real-World Application: Improved concentration and focus can benefit children as they start more structured learning in areas like reading and writing.