Make and Play: Easter
Make & play Series
What’s inside...
Make your own 3D Easter decorations with this board book of press-outs with hours of activity fun! This innovative activity board book is full of springtime press-out pieces with fantastic play value. With stunning artwork from hugely talented Joey Chou, these simple die-cut shapes include decorative eggs, cute lambs and chicks, and a whole host of adorable Easter characters. They are easy to press out and slot together to create an eye-catching seasonal display. After putting together the decorations, children can sing the Easter songs, bake Easter cookies and cakes, and make some festive crafts, including a bonnet and an Easter tree. With 10 pages of activities, there are plenty of things to make and do to keep little ones busy for hours during the spring season! Other titles in the series include: Nativity, Christmas, Halloween, Farm, Safari, Space, Dinosaurs.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-7
Length
30 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are your favorite Easter symbols in the book, and what do they mean?
How can we create our own Easter crafts based on the ideas from the book?
Which part of the Easter celebration in the book would you love to experience and why?
How do the colors in the book make you feel about Easter?
If you could add a story to the book about Easter, what would it be about?
Tip: Role play these questions
Listen actively to your child’s responses, showing genuine interest in their thoughts and ideas.
Encourage creativity by discussing how you could adapt the crafts shown in the book to include personal touches.
Create a comfortable, distraction-free environment to foster deeper conversation and focus.
Use follow-up questions to delve deeper into your child’s thoughts, such as 'Can you tell me more about that?' or 'Why do you think that?'
Relate the themes or crafts in the book to your family’s own Easter traditions to make the conversation more meaningful.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Innovation
Explanation: The book encourages children to engage in fun DIY activities by creating colorful Easter-themed crafts.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these creative skills in school projects or in developing unique solutions to everyday problems.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: Each craft activity comes with step-by-step instructions that children need to follow to achieve the desired outcome.
Real-World Application: Learning to follow instructions can help children perform better in school tasks and in following daily routines.
Example Lesson: Motor Skills Development
Explanation: The activities involve cutting, gluing, and assembly, which help in fine-tuning children's motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Real-World Application: Improved motor skills can enhance children's abilities in sports, writing, and other areas requiring fine motor control.
Example Lesson: Cultural Awareness
Explanation: The book introduces children to Easter traditions and symbols, providing cultural education connected to this holiday.
Real-World Application: Understanding cultural symbols and traditions can foster greater respect and appreciation for diverse celebrations experienced by peers.
Example Lesson: Patience and Perseverance
Explanation: As children work through crafting, they learn to be patient and persistent to complete each activity successfully.
Real-World Application: These traits are crucial in academic settings and personal endeavours, teaching children the importance of perseverance in achieving goals.