Story Based Activities: 1
Shapes Are Everywhere!
by Charles Ghigna
Charles Ghigna who is also known as
Father Goose, is the author of more than 50 award-winning books and ‘Shapes are
Everywhere!’ is one of the wonderful story he wrote. This beautifully
illustrated book introduces children to the concept of shapes by identifying
them through the things in the environment. This allows children to be able to
relate to the concept easily, furthermore, the storyline is written in the way
that reader can easily chant it out with a rhythm creating greater excitement
for children.
*For
age: 12 months and above
Activities:
- Draw it out: Drawing out the shapes mentioned in the story while reading it to your child. By doing so, it enable the child to see how the shapes are created through lines and curves. After which, the child can help to fill the shapes drawn with colour
- Shapes Hunt: Bring your child on a shape hunt while reading along the book. Encourage child to look around the environment to identify the shapes/objects mentioned in the story.
- Shape Monster:
This book is available in Singapore National Library. Hence, go find and borrow it this weekend.
Enjoy reading and having fun with your child!
PlayMax
Maximise Learning through Play
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