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Read book "Cars and Trucks and Things That Go" and finding the hidden "Goldbug".

Month 10 · Activity 26 ·   Surprise  

Instructions

  • When reading “Cars and Trucks and Things That Go” make a game of looking for Goldbug.  Goldbug is a small golden bug hiding somewhere on a page. Read/Listen here
  • “Goldbug” is found on every two page spread
  • Find “Goldbug” eight times (there are more than eight Goldbugs) - kids often find before adult! 

Simplify

Stop and look closely until "goldbug" is found on a page.  Point out items around "goldbug" for child to remember for the next time you are looking for "goldbug".

Extend

See how quickly on each page child can find "goldbug".

Materials

  • Language Skills
  • Math & Science Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills