Sticker Dolly Dressing Around the World
Sticker Dolly Dressing Series
What’s inside...
Dress the girl and boy dolls in wonderful traditional costumes for festivals and ceremonies around the world, including beautiful silk saris at an Indian wedding, fabulous flamenco dresses in Spain, a Mexican carnival and a harvest festival in Tibet. There's over 250 stickers of outfits and accessories, and a sticker world map of all the countries.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
44 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you learn about the different clothing styles from around the world? Which one was your favorite and why?
If you could visit any of the places mentioned in the book, where would you go and what would you wear?
How do you think clothes can tell us about different cultures and traditions?
Did you notice any similarities between the clothes in the book and what we wear? What differences did you find interesting?
What would you design if you created an outfit inspired by one of the countries in the book?
Tip: Role play these questions
Ask open-ended questions that encourage your child to think critically about cultural diversity and expression through clothing.
Use the book as a springboard to explore more about each country's culture, maybe through online videos or library books.
Show genuine interest in their opinions and feelings about different styles and cultures, reinforcing that all cultures are unique and valuable.
Encourage your child to draw or create a costume from a culture they found interesting, helping them connect creatively with what they learned.
Discuss your own family’s heritage and traditional clothing, if applicable, to provide a personal connection to the topic.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Cultural appreciation
Explanation: Through the diverse outfits in 'Sticker Dolly Dressing Around the World,' children are introduced to different cultures and their unique traditional clothing.
Real-World Application: Children will be more open and respectful towards people from different backgrounds, fostering a global mindset.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: By mixing and matching stickers to dress the dolls, children exercise their creativity and imaginative skills.
Real-World Application: This creativity can be applied in real life through art projects, storytelling, and problem-solving tasks.
Example Lesson: Fine motor skills development
Explanation: Handling small stickers and placing them accurately helps in refining kids' fine motor skills.
Real-World Application: Enhanced fine motor skills can aid in other areas such as writing, tying shoelaces, and using utensils effectively.
Example Lesson: Understanding of geography
Explanation: As children engage with the book, they also learn about different countries where each style of clothing originates.
Real-World Application: This knowledge helps children to have a better understanding of world geography and can spark interest in learning more about other countries.
Example Lesson: Decision-making skills
Explanation: Children decide how to style each doll, thereby practicing decision-making and expressing personal preferences.
Real-World Application: Improved decision-making abilities can help children make choices about their activities, food, and friends in daily life.