Puzzle World: Puzzle Island/Puzzle Town/Puzzle Farm (Young Puzzles)
#3 of 5 in Usborne Young Puzzles Series
What’s inside...
Three stories include picture puzzles that have new things to find in the color illustrations.
Discussion points
What was your favorite puzzle in the book, and why did it stand out to you?
How did the characters in the stories solve their problems? Can you think of a time when you solved a problem like that?
What did you learn about farms, towns, or islands from these puzzles?
How do you think the people and animals felt when their puzzles were solved?
If you could create your own puzzle for Puzzle World, what would it be like and who would be the characters?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe the puzzle settings in detail, which fosters visualization skills.
Discuss the problem-solving strategies used by the characters, relating them to real-life scenarios your child might encounter.
After reading, consider revisiting the puzzles together. This not only reinforces the content but also emphasizes teamwork.
Ask your child to draw or create their own puzzle, inspired by the book, which nurtures creativity and critical thinking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The book presents various puzzles and challenges that the characters need to solve, encouraging children to think critically and develop their problem-solving abilities.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these skills in real life by tackling school assignments or daily challenges with enhanced critical thinking and creativity.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Characters in the book often work together to solve puzzles, highlighting the importance of cooperation and collaboration.
Real-World Application: This lesson can translate to group projects in school or collaborating with siblings and friends during playtime, fostering better interpersonal skills and teamwork.
Example Lesson: Attention to detail
Explanation: The puzzles in the book require careful observation and attention to detail, training children to be more observant and meticulous.
Real-World Application: Enhanced attention to detail can help in academic settings, such as comprehending complex reading materials or noticing important instructions in test questions.
Example Lesson: Patience
Explanation: Solving the puzzles in the book often requires patience, as some may be challenging and time-consuming.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of patience which can be beneficial when dealing with difficult tasks in school or learning new skills outside of academics.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: The imaginative scenarios and unique puzzles stimulate creative thinking and imaginative play.
Real-World Application: This fosters creativity that children can express in various forms, such as drawing, writing stories, or coming up with innovative solutions to everyday problems.