Scholastic Toddler Jumbo Workbook

Synopsis

Yes, your toddler can learn AND have fun with this big collection of activities created by the educational experts at Scholastic! Inside this jumbo workbook are age-perfect pages that build fine-motor skills--tracing, coloring, cutting--and introduce foundational skills related to the alphabet, numbers, shapes, colors, patterns, and more. Teaching tips and motivating stickers are also included. A super way to set your toddler on the road to a lifetime of learning success!

Summary

Chapter 1: Colors and Shapes

* Summary: Introduces basic colors (red, yellow, blue, green) and shapes (circle, square, triangle, heart).
* Real Example: Child identifies red blocks in a pile of mixed-color blocks.

Chapter 2: Numbers 1-10

* Summary: Teaches numbers 1-10 through counting, writing, and recognizing numerals.
* Real Example: Child counts 5 oranges in a bowl.

Chapter 3: Opposites

* Summary: Introduces opposite concepts (up/down, in/out, over/under).
* Real Example: Child places a toy car under a table.

Chapter 4: Animals and Their Sounds

* Summary: Familiarizes children with common animals and their associated sounds.
* Real Example: Child identifies the sound of a dog barking.

Chapter 5: Food and Drink

* Summary: Teaches basic food and drink vocabulary and introduces healthy eating habits.
* Real Example: Child chooses a healthy snack, such as an apple or banana.

Chapter 6: Clothing and Accessories

* Summary: Introduces clothing items (shirt, pants, shoes) and accessories (hat, scarf).
* Real Example: Child dresses a doll in clothing that matches the weather.

Chapter 7: Body Parts

* Summary: Teaches the names and location of body parts (head, eyes, nose, mouth).
* Real Example: Child points to their ear when asked where they hear sounds.

Chapter 8: Actions and Verbs

* Summary: Introduces basic actions (running, jumping, swimming) and verbs (go, eat, play).
* Real Example: Child acts out the action of swimming in a pool.

Chapter 9: Feelings and Emotions

* Summary: Teaches children about basic emotions (happy, sad, angry) and how to express them appropriately.
* Real Example: Child draws a happy face to express their joy.

Chapter 10: Everyday Objects and Places

* Summary: Introduces common everyday objects (chair, bed, car) and places (home, school, park).
* Real Example: Child identifies a picture of their home.

Chapter 11: Rhyming Words

* Summary: Teaches children about rhyming words and how to listen for similar sounds.
* Real Example: Child matches cards with pictures of rhyming words, such as "cat" and "hat."

Chapter 12: Animals and Their Homes

* Summary: Introduces different animals and their associated habitats.
* Real Example: Child builds a house for a bird using a cardboard box.

Chapter 13: Things That Go

* Summary: Introduces various modes of transportation.
* Real Example: Child draws a picture of a car driving on a road.

Chapter 14: Let's Get to Work

* Summary: Teaches children basic everyday tasks (brushing teeth, washing hands).
* Real Example: Child practices brushing their teeth with a toothbrush.

Chapter 15: Space and Patterns

* Summary: Introduces concepts of space (above/below, in front/behind) and patterns.
* Real Example: Child follows a repeating pattern of colored blocks to create a tower.