Tip Tip Dig Dig
All About Sounds Series
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What’s inside...
A colorful and vibrant journey through a construction site, where a variety of vehicles, from diggers to dump trucks, work together to transform a messy, mucky site into a lovely park for everyone to enjoy. A parade of colorful construction vehicles doing their work means plenty of joyful noise! From the crane that lifts, lifts, lifts to the bulldozer that push, push-pushes, to the steamroller that rolls, rolls, rolls, every machine here makes it own special sound. And the surprise ending, when the great big mess on page one becomes a wonderful playground, is sure to leave kids pleased!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think each vehicle enjoys the most about their job in the book?
If you could help the vehicles in 'Tip Tip Dig Dig', what would you want to do and why?
How do you think the playground changed after all the vehicles worked together?
Can you think of a time when you worked together with friends or family to create something?
What would you add to the playground if you were in charge?
Tip: Role play these questions
While reading, emphasize the teamwork aspect shown by the vehicles and relate it to everyday family tasks that require cooperation.
Ask your child to describe what they see in the vibrant illustrations to enhance their observation skills.
Encourage your child to imagine being one of the vehicles, asking them what they would build and how they would contribute.
Use the transformations shown in the book, like the messy ground turning into a playground, to discuss the concept of before and after with your child.
After reading, suggest a creative activity like drawing their version of a perfect playground or constructing one out of building blocks.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: The book showcases various vehicles working together to solve problems and clear the mess. Each one contributes in a unique way.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of working together with others to achieve common goals, which can be applied during group activities in school or play.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Each vehicle in 'Tip Tip Dig Dig' encounters a problem and creatively finds a way to resolve it, teaching children that there are multiple solutions to a problem.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to think critically and creatively when they face challenges, whether in their games or homework.
Example Lesson: The Value of Contribution
Explanation: The story highlights how each vehicle’s unique ability contributes to fixing the mess, underscoring the value of individual contribution.
Real-World Application: Children learn to value their own skills and contributions in group settings, understanding that everyone has something important to offer.
Example Lesson: Learning Through Action
Explanation: The vehicles do not just talk about solving problems; they actively engage in tasks, demonstrating learning through doing.
Real-World Application: This can motivate children to engage more actively in hands-on activities at school, such as arts and crafts or science projects.
Example Lesson: Optimism and Persistence
Explanation: Despite the initial chaos, the vehicles remain positive and tackle each task persistently until the playground is clean.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and persisting through difficult tasks in their daily lives.