Thomas & Friends: My Thomas Potty Book
Thomas and Friends Series
What’s inside...
This engaging book makes potty training fun by taking young readers on an adventure with their favorite tank engine, Thomas. It helps guide children through the process with encouragement and excitement. 'My Thomas Potty Book' will make the potty training journey painless and fun for your toddler. Thomas & Friends take you through every step of potty training, covering all stages from choosing grown-up pants and that all-important potty, trying again and again, having accidents and learning to wash your hands. With lots of photographs of real children, your toddler will be motivated to give it a go just like them. Thomas always tries his best, making him a great role model for potty-training toddlers. Includes special reward chart and stickers to reward potty progress. This book is perfect for kids aged 2 plus.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Thomas feels about learning to use the potty?
What can we learn from Thomas's journey about trying new things?
Why do you think it's important for Thomas to use the potty?
How do you feel when you try something new like Thomas?
What do you think are some ways we can celebrate your successes just like Thomas's friends celebrate his?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to convey the emotions of Thomas and his friends, helping your child connect with the characters.
Pause after key moments in the story to allow your child to reflect and respond to what Thomas is experiencing.
Relate Thomas's journey to your child’s experiences with potty training to make the narrative more relevant and engaging.
Encourage your child to talk about their feelings and experiences, providing reassurance and support similar to how Thomas's friends support him.
Celebrate small accomplishments in the potty training journey to motivate your child, just like the characters in the story celebrate Thomas's milestones.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Independence
Explanation: The story encourages children to take control of their potty training journey, showcasing Thomas's supportive role yet emphasizing the child's active participation.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking initiative in various self-care tasks at home, such as dressing themselves or tidying up their toys.
Example Lesson: Confidence
Explanation: Through the narrative, children see characters feeling proud and accomplished in their potty training, which boosts their self-esteem.
Real-World Application: This can translate into children facing new challenges at preschool or playdates with a stronger sense of self-confidence and achievement.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: The book portrays potty training as a process that requires time and patience, often showing characters experiencing setbacks but trying again.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of patience which can help them in learning new skills like tying shoes or learning to write their name, understanding that mastering these skills takes practice.
Example Lesson: Encouragement
Explanation: Characters in the book are often seen encouraging each other, which highlights the importance of support during learning new tasks.
Real-World Application: This promotes a supportive environment at home where family members encourage each other in tasks ranging from homework to household chores.
Example Lesson: Celebration of Milestones
Explanation: Every small success in the story is celebrated, teaching children the importance of acknowledging achievements, no matter the size.
Real-World Application: Children learn to celebrate their own milestones and those of others, fostering a positive atmosphere and reinforcing behavior through positive reinforcement.