Wipe-Clean Horse and Pony Activities
Collins Easy Learning Wipe Clean Activities Series
What’s inside...
This interactive book is designed to engage children with various horse and pony themed activities that can be wiped clean and repeated. It's perfect for young equine enthusiasts who want to practice their skills and learn more about these animals in a fun and reusable format. Themed activities give young children plenty of practice in pen-control, an essential skill they must learn before starting to form letters and numbers. Children will enjoy joining the dots, spotting differences, solving mazes and tracing over the dotted lines, then wiping the pages clean and doing it all again.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-5
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you learn about how horses and ponies live and what they need to stay healthy and happy?
Which activity in the book was your favorite, and why did you enjoy it?
If you could spend a day with a horse or pony, what activities would you like to do together?
How do you think taking care of a horse or pony helps us learn about responsibility?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, show genuine interest in your child's responses to encourage deeper thinking and connection.
Relate the activities in the book to real-life scenarios, such as visiting a farm or stable, to make the concepts more tangible for your child.
Ask follow-up questions that encourage your child to elaborate on their thoughts and feelings about what they've learned.
Use the book’s illustrations and activities as a springboard for creative storytelling or role-playing scenarios involving horses and ponies.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Through engaging with horse and pony care activities, children learn the importance of regular care and attention animals require.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by taking on more responsibility for pets at home or chores, understanding the commitment involved.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: The activities encourage children to pay close attention to details, essential for correctly completing the tasks related to horse and pony care.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children in their academic studies and in activities that require precision and thoroughness.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: By simulating care for horses and ponies, children develop an understanding and empathy towards animals and their needs.
Real-World Application: This nurtures children’s emotional intelligence, enhancing their interactions and relationships with both animals and people.
Example Lesson: Following Instructions
Explanation: The book provides structured activities that require following specific instructions to achieve the intended result.
Real-World Application: This skill is transferable to school settings, helping children enhance their ability to follow directions and execute tasks efficiently.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: Activities in this book encourage creative solutions and artistic expressions related to the theme of horses and ponies.
Real-World Application: Children learn to express themselves creatively, which can boost their confidence and encourage innovative thinking in various aspects of life.