Sticker Mash-Ups!
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What’s inside...
Sticker Mash-Ups! by Odd Dot is an interactive and imaginative activity book designed for creative minds of all ages. It features a unique collection of stickers that can be combined in endless ways to create quirky and whimsical characters, scenes, and stories. With vibrant illustrations and easy-to-peel stickers, this book encourages readers to mix and match different elements to unlock their creativity and invent their own fantastical creations. Perfect for sticker enthusiasts and anyone looking for a fun, artistic pastime, Sticker Mash-Ups! provides hours of entertainment and a delightful outlet for self-expression.
Age
4-8
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite sticker combination in the book and why?
How did creating new mash-ups make you feel?
If you could add any new sticker to the book, what would it be and what would it create when combined with another?
How do you think the characters felt when they saw their new funny looks?
What did you learn about mixing and matching different things together?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to think creatively by asking them to imagine their own sticker combinations. Discuss the emotions and expressions of the characters in the book to add depth to the conversation. Validate their feelings and thoughts about the different sticker mash-ups to boost their confidence in expressing creativity.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: Sticker Mash-Ups! allows children to mix and match different stickers to create unique scenes and characters, encouraging them to think outside the box.
Real-World Application: Children learn to express themselves and their unique ideas in everyday situations, enhancing their creative problem-solving skills.
Example Lesson: Decision Making
Explanation: As children choose where to place stickers, they make decisions on how to build their scenes, promoting critical thinking.
Real-World Application: This helps children in making choices confidently, be it in selecting a game to play, or in choosing what to draw or create.
Example Lesson: Fine Motor Skills
Explanation: Handling and positioning small stickers refines children’s motor control and hand-eye coordination.
Real-World Application: Improved fine motor skills can help children in tasks requiring precision like writing, tying shoes, or playing instruments.
Example Lesson: Patience and Persistence
Explanation: Creating detailed scenes with stickers requires children to be patient and persistent to complete their artwork.
Real-World Application: This nurtures endurance in facing tasks or challenges at school or in other hobbies requiring sustained effort.
Example Lesson: Sense of Accomplishment
Explanation: Completing a sticker scene provides a tangible result of their effort, boosting their confidence.
Real-World Application: This enhances their self-esteem and encourages them to take pride in their achievements, whether big or small, in various aspects of life.