Usborne Book and Jigsaw Farm
Usborne Book And Jigsaw Series
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What’s inside...
This delightful package from Usborne includes a vibrant jigsaw puzzle and an accompanying book that introduces young readers to life on the farm. Through engaging illustrations and simple text, children can explore various farm scenes while piecing together the puzzle, enhancing their understanding of the farm environment and the animals that live there. The set also provides a closer look at the big machines that help farmers grow and harvest their crops, with a sturdy box containing a 49-piece jigsaw and a book with more information about all the animals and machines.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
16 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think life on a farm is like? Would you like to live on a farm and why?
Can you name all the animals we saw in the puzzle and something special about each one?
How do you think the farmers take care of all the animals and crops?
What jobs would you like to help with if you were on a farm?
How do the seasons affect farm life and the activities the farmers do?
Tip: Role play these questions
Utilize the puzzle pieces as a tactile tool to discuss different farm animals, pointing out unique features and roles each animal plays on a farm.
Encourage your child to relate the farm life illustrated in the book with real-world farms, fostering connections between literature and life.
Discuss the sequence of agricultural activities, from planting seeds to harvesting, to help your child understand the cyclical nature of farm life.
While conversing, prioritize listening to your child’s perceptions and insights about farm life, affirming their thoughts and guiding them to a deeper understanding.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The story depicts animals working together to solve problems and achieve tasks on the farm, showing how collaboration leads to success.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of working together with others, be it in school projects or family chores, fostering a sense of community and cooperation.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Through the daily routines of the farm animals, the book teaches the value of taking care of chores and the responsibilities involved in maintaining a farm.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this lesson by taking ownership of their personal tasks, such as cleaning their room or taking care of a pet, understanding the importance of reliability and duty.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The book encourages exploration and asking questions through the characters' interactions with their environment, promoting an educational experience.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to explore their own environment, ask questions, and seek out answers, enhancing their learning and cognitive skills.
Example Lesson: Empathy towards Animals
Explanation: Children are shown how farm animals live and the care they need, fostering empathy and kindness towards animals.
Real-World Application: This can be extended to treating pets with kindness and understanding the needs of animals in their community or in nature.
Example Lesson: Understanding the Origin of Food
Explanation: The book also educates on how food is produced on farms, connecting children to the origins of what they eat.
Real-World Application: This can help children appreciate their meals and understand the effort behind food production, possibly inspiring interest in gardening or farming even on a small scale.