Seek and Find Christmas: An Introduction to Visual Games
What’s inside...
Expand your collection of Karen Katz's illustrated board books with this boxed set of her most popular lift-the-flap titles. The perfect teaching tool for the toddler in your life, Baby's Box of Fun is a collection of the most popular Karen Katz illustrated life-the-flap board books. With Where is Baby's Belly Button?, Where is Baby's Mommy?, and Toes, Ears, and Nose, this set is sure to help educate and entertain your baby at any moment through vibrant illustrations, simple text, and numerous lift-the-flaps.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
44 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What colors do you see on this page? Which one do you like the best?
Can you find the hidden candy cane? What other hidden items can you spot?
Why do you think the snowman is wearing a scarf?
How do the pictures make you feel about Christmas?
What would you like to search for in a Christmas scene?
Tip: Role play these questions
Utilize the illustrations in the book to build vocabulary by pointing and naming the objects.
Encourage your child to tell a story about what they think is happening in the scene they are observing.
Reinforce counting skills by asking them to count specific items in the pictures.
Help build observation skills by playing a timed 'find the object' game to make it fun and challenging.
After reading, connect the themes of the book to your own family's Christmas traditions and discuss.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: Through intricate Christmas scenes, children are encouraged to locate hidden items, fostering keen observation skills.
Real-World Application: Enhances a child’s ability to notice small details in their environment, vital for academic learning and daily tasks.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: Each challenging puzzle requires persistence to solve, teaching children the value of sticking with a task.
Real-World Application: Helps children develop resilience and determination in tackling homework or any difficult task in their lives.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving Skills
Explanation: Solving visual puzzles can stimulate a child’s analytical thinking and strategic planning.
Real-World Application: Equips children with critical thinking skills necessary for math and science subjects in school.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: The complexity of finding items teaches children to be patient until they achieve their goal.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to approach real-world challenges with calmness and steady effort.
Example Lesson: Celebration of Cultural Festivities
Explanation: The book showcases diverse Christmas traditions, which helps children appreciate cultural diversity.
Real-World Application: Promotes understanding and respect for different cultural celebrations encountered in school and the community.