Learn with Peppa: Peppa's Count and Slide
Learn With Peppa Series
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What’s inside...
Peppa's Count and Slide is an interactive book designed to help young readers learn about numbers and counting in a fun and engaging way. As readers join Peppa Pig and her friends on a bus ride, they practice counting from 1 to 5 by moving character counters each time a character boards the bus. The book features sliders and simple questions on every page to encourage early maths skills, and has been developed with input from educational experts.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-5
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Character compass
Peppa Pig
Discussion points
What do you think Peppa learned about numbers today?
Can you find any shapes in the pictures? What are they?
How would you help Peppa count if you were in the book?
What's your favorite number in the book, and why?
If you could add one more slide to Peppa’s park, what would it look like?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a cheerful and curious tone to make the discussion more lively.
Relate counting to your child’s everyday life by asking them to count objects around the house.
Encourage your child to use their fingers or draw pictures to represent numbers and concepts discussed in the book.
Praise your child’s efforts and answers to build their confidence in number skills.
After reading, visit a park and relate real slides and swings to the illustrations in the book to make the connection stronger.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Number recognition and counting skills
Explanation: Through interactive sliders, children engage with Peppa as she introduces numbers and counting in playful, memorable contexts.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these skills in everyday scenarios such as counting toys, steps, or snacks, enhancing their mathematical foundation.
Example Lesson: Following instructions
Explanation: Peppa guides children on how to use the sliders, teaching them to follow step-by-step instructions.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children in classroom settings, during sports, or in arts and crafts, promoting better comprehension and task execution.
Example Lesson: Motor skills development
Explanation: Manipulating sliders promotes fine motor control and hand-eye coordination.
Real-World Application: Enhanced motor skills assist in activities like writing, tying shoes, or playing musical instruments.
Example Lesson: Patience and persistence
Explanation: Children learn to take turns and be patient as they navigate through the numbers with Peppa.
Real-World Application: These traits are essential in social interactions and personal endeavors, aiding in developing a calm and persistent character.