Wipe-Clean Unicorn Activities
Wipe-Clean Books Series
What’s inside...
Wipe-Clean Unicorn Activities by Kirsteen Robson is an interactive children's activity book filled with unicorn-themed puzzles, games, and challenges designed to develop key skills such as problem-solving, hand-eye coordination, and pen control. The book features laminated pages and a wipe-clean pen, allowing children to complete activities, erase, and repeat. This reusable format encourages repeated practice and immerses children in a magical world of unicorns. Activities include mazes, dot-to-dot, spotting differences, counting, and tracing, all aimed to enhance vital pen-control skills essential for writing readiness.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
22 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite activity in the book and why did you enjoy it?
How do you think the unicorn felt during the different activities? Can you relate to any of those feelings?
What have you learned about unicorns from this book? Do you think they are similar to any real animals?
If you could create your own unicorn activity, what would it look like?
What colors did you use the most in the activities and why do you think those colors fit the unicorn theme?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe the unicorn activities in detail, fostering their language skills and imagination.
Ask your child to compare their feelings to the unicorn’s as portrayed in the activities, enhancing their emotional intelligence.
Discuss the mythical nature of unicorns and explore real-world animals that share similar traits, promoting a blend of creativity and reality-based learning.
Motivate your child to think creatively by asking them to invent their own unicorn activity, strengthening their problem-solving and planning abilities.
Help your child recognize and articulate their color choices, which supports their decision-making skills and understanding of visual elements.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Through engaging unicorn-themed challenges and puzzles, children develop their ability to think critically and solve problems.
Real-World Application: Children can use problem-solving skills to navigate challenges in school assignments and in personal tasks, building independence.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: The book's activities encourage children to use their imagination to complete magical tasks related to unicorns.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in art projects, creative writing, and when playing with peers, allowing them to express themselves uniquely.
Example Lesson: Fine motor skill development
Explanation: Activities like tracing, writing, and drawing enhance hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
Real-World Application: Enhanced fine motor skills are crucial for tasks such as tying shoelaces, handling small objects, and writing neatly in school.
Example Lesson: Patience and persistence
Explanation: The wipe-clean format allows children to practice activities multiple times, promoting repetition and patience.
Real-World Application: This fosters a 'try again' attitude essential for learning new skills, completing schoolwork, and mastering new hobbies.
Example Lesson: Following directions
Explanation: The book provides structured activities that require children to follow specific instructions to achieve the desired outcome.
Real-World Application: This ability is important in classroom settings, during sports, and in daily routines, helping children navigate their day efficiently.