What Color Is That, Piggywiggy?
PiggyWiggy Series
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What’s inside...
PiggyWiggy, the energetic young pig, delights in amusing his friend Teddy by dressing up as a clown. He chooses colorful attire including red trousers, a purple hat, and orange suspenders. Through PiggyWiggy's playful antics, young readers are introduced to various colors and numbers, engaging them in a fun and effortless learning experience.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-12
Length
10 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What colors can you see on this page, and which one do you like the best?
What do you think Piggywiggy feels when he sees all these colors?
If you could paint Piggywiggy any color, what color would you choose and why?
How do the different colors make you feel?
Can you name something that is the same color as Piggywiggy on this page?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to explore the colors by pointing to items in the book and in your surroundings that match. Use expressive tones to reflect the mood created by different colors in the book, making the reading experience lively and engaging. Ask your child how the colors relate to their feelings or daily experiences to deepen their connection to the story. Finally, praise their efforts to describe and recognize colors, fostering a positive learning environment.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Colors recognition
Explanation: Through engaging with Piggywiggy as he explores various colors, children learn to identify and name different colors.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in everyday activities such as choosing clothes, describing objects, and understanding traffic lights.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and exploration
Explanation: Piggywiggy’s adventure showcases the importance of exploring the world around to learn new things.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to ask questions and investigate their surroundings, fostering a lifelong love of learning.
Example Lesson: Following instructions
Explanation: The story guides Piggywiggy through a series of steps to discover new colors, showing the importance of following directions to achieve a goal.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand the value of listening to instructions in school, during games, or when completing tasks at home.