Travel Activity Pad
Usborne Activities Series
What’s inside...
The 'Travel Activity Pad' is a creatively engaging book designed to keep children entertained and learning during travels. Packed with puzzles, word games, and drawing activities, it offers a fun way to enhance cognitive skills on the go.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-10
Length
204 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What place would you like to visit first from the activity pad and why?
Which activity was your favorite, and what did you learn from it?
If you could meet people from one of the places in the book, what would you like to ask them?
How do different transportation methods in the book help people travel around the world?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about different destinations in the book. Listen actively and show genuine interest in their responses.
Use the book as a springboard to explore cultural and geographical diversity. Discuss how life might be different in other places.
After each activity, ask your child what they enjoyed the most. This will help them reflect on their learning experience and remember what they learned.
Link the travel methods discussed in the book to ones your child might have already experienced, this can make new concepts more relatable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Geographical Awareness
Explanation: Travel Activity Pad engages children through puzzles and activities related to different countries and landmarks.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these learnings by identifying countries on maps, understanding cultural diversity, and expressing curiosity about world travel.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving Skills
Explanation: This book includes various puzzles that challenge a child's cognitive abilities and problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: Kids can use these problem-solving skills in academic settings or in everyday situations that require critical thinking.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: Activities in the book encourage children to draw, color, and create, fostering a creative mindset.
Real-World Application: This creativity can be translated into artistic hobbies, school projects, or even in developing unique solutions to problems.
Example Lesson: Persistence and Focus
Explanation: The challenges presented in the activity pad require children to focus and persistently work towards solving them.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of dedication and focus, which are vital skills for personal and academic achievements.