What's Wrong? On The Move: Spot the Mistakes
What's wrong? Series
What’s inside...
Detailed full spread scenes each feature five out-of-place or 'wrong' things to find. Lively text provides facts and clues as well as key information about the wrong and the right things included in the scenes. Designed to challenge your children and push them to work things out for themselves, they'll also be encouraged to think about where the 'wrong' things do belong.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think looks out of place on this page and why?
How do you think the correct scene should look?
Can you describe a time when you noticed something unexpected or out of the ordinary?
What do you feel when you spot a mistake in the book?
How would you fix the mistakes if you were in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Utilize a calm and curious tone to encourage open-ended responses.
Point to specific illustrations and ask your child to explain what they see.
Celebrate when your child spots a mistake, reinforcing their observational skills.
Relate the mistakes in the book to everyday learning opportunities, highlighting that it's okay to make mistakes.
Ask follow-up questions based on your child's responses to deepen the conversation.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: This book challenges children to spot errors and inconsistencies in various scenes that depict transportation methods, fostering keen observation skills.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to pay closer attention to their surroundings, helping them to notice important details in real life situations such as following instructions or noticing street signs.
Example Lesson: Critical Thinking
Explanation: By figuring out what’s wrong in each scenario, children engage in problem-solving which enhances their critical thinking capabilities.
Real-World Application: This skill can be applied in academic settings or in everyday problem-solving scenarios, helping them to analyze situations and make informed decisions.
Example Lesson: Persistence
Explanation: The challenge of finding mistakes can teach children the value of persistence as they might not spot all mistakes on their first try.
Real-World Application: This can encourage persistence in tasks like homework or chores, teaching them the importance of trying again despite initial difficulties.