On the Go!
Just like me! Series
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What’s inside...
Babies will love lifting the flaps in this delightful board book to find out all about themselves! Focusing on different aspects of babies' abilities, this book encourages interaction and discussion. Designed to support the 'Health and Well-being' strand of Every Child Matters. Animals move by stretching, jumping, and climbing, and readers can flip the page to see babies doing the same action.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-6
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite way to travel in the book and why?
How do you think the characters felt when they were traveling to different places?
Can you think of a place you would like to visit? How would you like to get there?
What do you think is important to take with you on a trip?
If you could create a new way to travel, what would it look like?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for different modes of transport to make the reading more fun and engaging.
After reading, relate the story to your child’s experiences by discussing any trips you have taken together or plan to take.
Encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or mode of transport from the book.
Ask your child to describe why they chose a particular favorite transport and what makes it special.
Discuss the feelings associated with traveling to new places and how different characters might experience those trips.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Change
Explanation: In 'On the Go!', various modes of transportation are featured, showing how each serves different purposes and situations.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding by adapting to new environments or routines, recognizing that change can have specific benefits.
Example Lesson: Collaborative Learning
Explanation: The book displays characters using different vehicles together, which can be seen as working together to reach a destination.
Real-World Application: Kids can learn to cooperate with others in activities at school or in play, understanding that teamwork can help achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Understanding Technology
Explanation: The different vehicles in the book show various technological advancements and functionalities.
Real-World Application: This can spark curiosity and a desire to learn how things work in the real world, encouraging educational exploration of technology and mechanics.
Example Lesson: Enhancing Observation Skills
Explanation: Details in the illustrations encourage readers to pay attention to the specifics of how vehicles operate.
Real-World Application: Children can be more observant in their daily lives, perhaps noticing different vehicles and their functions during travels or outings.
Example Lesson: Learning Safety Measures
Explanation: The book can also subtly highlight safety measures like seat belts in cars or life jackets in boats.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches children the importance of safety precautions in practical scenarios like traveling or playing in different environments.