Santa's Playhouse
What’s inside...
Interactive festive fun! Children will love creating their own Christmas scene by folding out and decorating Santa's house. Press-out and play residents - Santa, Mrs Claus, and their cat - are perfect for role-play and Christmas theatre.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
8 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of Santa's Playhouse and why?
How do you think the elves felt when they finished building the playhouse?
If you could design your own playhouse, what would it look like and what games would you play in it?
Why do you think teamwork was important for Santa and the elves in creating the playhouse?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe the playhouse using their own imagination, helping them link descriptive words with creativity.
Discuss the value of teamwork as shown in the book, and relate it to your child’s daily experiences, such as working together with friends or family.
Ask your child to draw their version of Santa’s playhouse or to build it using blocks or crafts. This enhances their engagement with the story and encourages artistic expression.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The value of teamwork
Explanation: In the story, characters collaborate to solve problems and build toys in Santa’s workshop, demonstrating how working together can achieve great results.
Real-World Application: Children learn to cooperate with peers in school projects or team sports, understanding that collective efforts often lead to success.
Example Lesson: Importance of creativity
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters use their imagination to design unique toys, showing the significance of creative thinking.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to explore their artistic side in activities like drawing, building, or storytelling, enhancing their problem-solving skills and self-expression.
Example Lesson: Practicing patience
Explanation: Characters must wait for their toys to be completed, illustrating the importance of patience during the creation process.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand the value of waiting their turn and remaining calm during tasks like waiting in line or awaiting their turn in games.
Example Lesson: Sharing with others
Explanation: The book highlights how characters share materials and tools to make toys for others, promoting generosity.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of sharing resources and time with friends and siblings, fostering empathy and social skills.