Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas?
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In 'Where Do Diggers Celebrate Christmas?' by Brianna Caplan Sayres, young readers follow various construction vehicles such as diggers, dump trucks, and snowplows, as they engage in holiday festivities. With colorful illustrations and rhyming text, the book depicts these vehicles decorating trees, hanging lights, and enjoying Christmas traditions similar to those of human families, including singing carols and setting out treats for Santa. The book is a festive addition to the 'Where Do Diggers...' series and is perfect for children who love trucks and the holiday season.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-3
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think diggers and other trucks might ask Santa for Christmas?
How do the diggers celebrate Christmas differently than we do?
What does the spirit of giving and teamwork look like among the diggers?
Can you imagine a new holiday activity the diggers could try next year?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the diggers' activities, point out details in the illustrations to further spark your child’s imagination.
Encourage your child to relate the teamwork among the diggers to their experiences working together with friends or family.
Ask your child to draw their favorite scene or come up with their own festive scenario for the diggers, fostering creativity and personal connection to the story.
Promote empathy by discussing how the diggers might feel during their Christmas celebration and how it’s similar or different to your child’s feelings during the holidays.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: The diggers in the story work together to decorate and prepare for Christmas festivities, showcasing how teamwork leads to success.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities at school or helping out at home, learning that cooperation can make tasks easier and more enjoyable.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The book portrays diggers using their tools creatively to set up for Christmas, like using a crane to hang lights, which encourages imaginative thinking.
Real-World Application: Kids can embrace their creativity by using everyday objects in new and inventive ways, whether in play or during problem-solving tasks.
Example Lesson: Traditions and Celebrations
Explanation: Through the lens of diggers preparing for Christmas, the story introduces young readers to the concept of holiday traditions and celebrations.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children appreciate and take part in their own family or cultural traditions, understanding the importance of celebrating together.
Example Lesson: Joy of Giving
Explanation: As the diggers exchange gifts, the book highlights the happiness found in giving to others, not just in receiving.
Real-World Application: Children learn to find pleasure in gifting, whether it’s sharing toys with friends or making gifts for family, reinforcing the value of generosity.