"Duck Duck Play" in partnership with Practically Playing, featuring the dragon insert inspired by the beloved book "Dragons Love Tacos," is an engaging and educational resource.
Info:
-Laser cut wood and UV Printed.
-Included are 6-3 inch printed tacos with the insert or purchase extra taco pieces.
-Fits Large Trofast and Beright bins 15.6 x 10.96 x 1/8
-No bins or accessories are included.
-Not recommended for water play. Can be cleaned with a damp cloth or baby wipe.
Here are some ways it can be effectively used to promote various skills:
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Vocabulary Development: Introduce and reinforce vocabulary related to the story, including words associated with dragons, tacos, and other elements from "Dragons Love Tacos."
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Story Retelling: Use the dragon insert and printed tacos to facilitate storytelling activities. Children can retell the story, enhancing their comprehension and narrative skills.
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Hand-Eye Coordination: Feeding the printed tacos to the dragon involves hand-eye coordination as children aim to place the tacos in the dragon's mouth.
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Imaginative Play: The dragon insert provides a prop for imaginative play, allowing children to recreate scenes from the book or invent their own dragon and taco-themed adventures.
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Fine Motor Skills Development: Handling and placing the printed tacos into the dragon's mouth contributes to the development of fine motor skills, which are essential for various activities.
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Sequencing Skills: Arrange the printed tacos in a sequence, encouraging children to practice sequencing and ordering based on the events in the story.
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Math Concepts: Use the activity to introduce basic math concepts, such as counting the number of tacos, sorting them, or creating simple addition and subtraction scenarios.
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Color Recognition: If the printed tacos come in different colors, incorporate color recognition activities. Children can match or sort the tacos by color.
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Collaborative Play: Encourage group play where children take turns feeding the dragon, promoting cooperation, sharing, and social interaction.
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Extension to Cooking Concepts: Use the theme of tacos to extend learning to cooking concepts. Discuss ingredients, cooking processes, and the idea of dragons enjoying tacos.
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Customization for Individual Learning Goals: Adapt the activity based on individual learning goals or preferences, ensuring that it meets the diverse needs and interests of children.
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Discussion of Book Themes: Use the activity as a springboard for discussing themes from "Dragons Love Tacos," such as friendship, preferences, or the consequences of spicy foods.
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Role-Playing and Social Skills: Engage children in role-playing scenarios where they take on roles related to the characters in the book. This fosters social skills and creativity.
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Language and Communication Skills: Promote language development by encouraging children to express themselves verbally during play. Discuss their choices, share ideas, and communicate about the dragon and tacos.
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Extension to Art and Craft: Enhance the activity by incorporating art and craft elements. Children can create their own dragon or tacos using art materials.
Overall, "Duck Duck Play" in partnership with Practically Playing provides a dynamic and interactive way to bring the story of "Dragons Love Tacos" to life. The combination of storytelling, imaginative play, and skill-building activities makes it a valuable resource for early childhood education.
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Warning: This product contains small parts which may pose a choking hazard. Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Adult supervision is required. (Until testing has been completed for this item)