“I Love You” busy book has been so much fun to design. Lots of little things for tiny fingers to have fun with. It features a sweet Teddy Bear and a rhyming story. This project uses fusible machine applique is a great scrap-buster. It measures :22.5x22.5cm(9x9in)
As well as loving crafty things, I am a qualified Early Childhood Educator, and have held the position of Director of a Kindergarten. My background made designing this project so much fun, because as well as enjoying the creative part of the process, I also know how each page helps a child to develop. I thought I’d share these points with you.
- Eye-hand co-ordination – is practiced by lifting, zipping, pulling, bouncing, pressing, opening and closing.
- Language is practiced while talking about the pages – words can be used to describe colours, teddies, and actions – “zip”, “bounce”, “open”. The rhyming story encourages storytelling and a love of books.
- Imagination is developed as stories about Teddy are created. The simple repetition encourages memory development, and shapes, colours and movements are learned.
- Social/Emotional – reading is a key activity that encourages a bond between the reader and the child. Gentle, rhythmic reading can help a child to settle after a busy day.
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Happy stitching!!
