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6 sustainable HOLI celebration ideas with kids!
The festival of colours and water is here – Holi hai! While it is important to teach children about all Indian festivals, it is equally important to show them environmentally & socially sustainable ways to celebrate them! Here are 6 ideas from Team Zooboo to celebrate Holi without any wastage of water, toxic colours or smoke & fume of the Holi pyre. Try them out with your kids and help them get into the spirit of Holi! After all, don’t you agree it’s time we change the mantra to ‘Burana na KARO, Holi Hai’ instead!? :) #1 Water Play with toys! Water is one of the key part of Holi-Dhuleti celebrations. But we can try to involve kids in different water activities that allow them to have fun with water (splash, splash) and yet involve minimum water wastage! Try setting up a toy-washing day for your kids and their friends! Just fill a few big tubs with water & kid-friendly soap. Bring out their plastic toys, throw in a few brushes and watch them enjoy! @busytoddler.com P.S: You got yourself sparkling clean toys as well :D #2 Create your own colours! Avoid toxic Holi colours as they leave irreparable damage on children’s sensitive skin. Why not create some simple colours at home? Learn how to make natural home made colours here indianexpress.com You could try buying organic non-toxic Holi colours online too - try this. #3 Painting, colours & nature! Another fun activity where kids can be safely involved with colours is painting! Try painting with a twist: Provide kids with paints but make the brushes out of natural elements like twigs, leaves, flowers. Try to incorporate different types of leaves for different brush strokes. Involving nature in kids' activities is a great way to encourage their creativity. supersimple.com You can teach your kids about primary and secondary colours and how to make NEW colours by mixing them. Try Zooboo’s personalized storybook I Spy for this concept. It can work as a wonderful Holi Gift as well! #4 Holi bonfire with props To explain to kids the reason for celebrating Holi, try to set up a mock Holika Dahan with simple props. We can encourage kids to understand the concept of ending evil and triumph of good over evil without any of the pollution caused by actually burning the Holi bonfire. You can also check this story of the history of Holi on youtube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mp8p3wYzhTo #5 Make Thandai at home! As a fun cooking experience for your kids, help them to make delicious cool thandai at home! They will enjoy making it with you and can relish it later as a dessert as well! You can make it from scratch like this, or make it with your kids by adding ready thandai syrup in cold milk! #6 Gift your kids something colourful! Personalize a storybook for your kids and make them a STAR this Holi. Try any of the 12 Zooboo books at Rs. 99 only! Use code STORY If you try any of these Holi celebration ideas with your kids, do tag us on @zooboostory to get featured on our page! Happy Holi to everyone!
7 Colour recognition & differentiation activities for kids
Children love exploring colours all around them. Here are some fun ideas that you can do to introduce your kids to the world of colours. Gradually you can progress to colour recognition, identification of different colours, sorting different colours and finally mixing them to create new colours! #1 Flashcards Start by introducing your child to one colour per week through flashcards. www.kidpid.com #2 Which colour do you like Zooboo book You can introduce them to Zooboo’s customized book What colour do you like? https://zooboostory.com/book/which-colour-do-you-like https://zooboostory.com/book/which-colour-do-you-like Encourage them to spot different colours around them in their daily surroundings. #3 Rainbow popsicle making fun For a fun activity with colours, make frozen popsicles out of different fruits and let your child name the colours as you make them! @simplefunforkids.com #4 Colour sensory bin Sensory bins are a great way for kids to unwind and relax. Create some colourful sensory bins out of coloured crackers, coloured cereal or your kids toys. Let them explore this daily or weekly till they can identify the basic colours. www.resourcefulmama.com www.ssww.com #5 Colour sorting activity ideas You can now move on to some fun DIY colour sorting games like these!! teachinglittles.com modernpreschool.com laughingkidslearn.com #6 Colours on the light table Let your kids enjoy in wonder as they mix different colours and watch new colours form! sciencesparks.com Set up this easy squishy bag colour mixing activity. They can learn more about colour mixing, primary & secondary colours from this Zooboo book I spy! #7 Colour mixing (primary & secondary) Set up a small light table and some translucent chips for kids to enjoy watching different colours emerge. www.pinayhomeschooler.com Try out our vast range of personalized Zooboo storybooks and let your kids have fun while learning!
Let’s help our kids to socialize after lockdowns!
Perhaps the most profound way how the lockdowns have impacted kids is their friendships. Social distancing and school closures have meant making friends & socializing is limited to virtual meets. As parents, this change has definitely worried us. Socializing is vital for our kids’ well-being. All we want is to make their childhoods as normal, stress-free, and as happy as possible. The good news is that as the world begins to open up again our children will soon be able to interact normally with their friends! And so here are some helpful tips to make their journey towards socializing as seamless as possible. #1 Work on YOUR expectations Firstly, don’t expect everything to go perfectly. “It’s important to have realistic expectations and understand that this might just be a little hard, and that’s OK” – says Psychologist Pankti Gada. As kids start socializing beyond their families, some discomfort is to be expected. After all, they are interacting with others after a long time and might not be able to leap onto being around people so easily. While not all children will experience difficulty transitioning back to offline schools & classes, some may. So keep your expectations in check from the beginning so that you can tackle any scenarios with much more ease. #2 Watch for signs of stress Keep an eye out for any change in behaviour by your kids. Moody-ness, stress-eating etc. Don’t jump to conclusions but try to keep your communication with them open. #3 Books will help! When kid’s are not open to communicating directly, you can always take help from books. Start with reading to them about books that show social interaction. Zooboo’s personalized storybook ‘Get’s wings’ is all about a kid dreaming about flying – on the way back from school with his/her mom. Start by personalizing this book for your child and getting them into the conversation about school. You can also try the ‘Birthday’ book and start the conversation about meeting new & old friends. Another personalized book ‘Lost Smile’ is a great way to discuss emotions and how to cope with them. Order your books here. #4 Start small with playdates Start with baby steps like a 1-1 playdate with a child their age. Or a virtual meet with all their classmates. Starting slow will ensure that you child is not overwhelmed by big crowds. #5 Show & tell Show you child pictures of their new/old school. Also show them pictures of the park, zoo etc to mentally familiarize them with places outside their own home. Personalize some storybooks on ‘Zoo’ & ‘Theme parks’ with Zooboo. #6 Play socially distanced games If you have access to a park you can arrange a treasure hunt with other kids. This is a good start for your children to meet other children in a socially distanced manner. Eventually, you can move to a spread out picnic after your game! #7 Extra cuddles will help! As kids experience some unfamiliarity especially with a school classroom, they might need a little more comfort than usual. Include some extra bedtime cuddles to make them feel mor secure and increase their sense of comfort! As the world is opening up and schools are also re-starting, naturally we as parents are worried about how our kids will adapt to socializing after so many months spent amidst few adults! While we do all we can to help kids into this transition, also keep in mind that kids can surprise us many-a-times by adjusting better than our expectations. So ‘chill-out’ a bit dear parents and don’t let your stress get the better of you :)
FUN Pre-math activities for kids!
Pre-math is an important skill for preschoolers to practise hands-on. Before they start learning mathematics & the basics of coding etc, you can help them build on their problem solving, lateral thinking and logic building skills. Here are some easy but fun activities that you can plan with your kids at home. You’d be surprised at how fun learning pre-math can be! Numbers First, start with an introduction to numbers You can start by showing them flashcards of numbers 1-10 to familiarize them. You can even teach your kids backward counting with the help of 'Birthday book'. https://zooboostory.com/book/birthday Then move on to counting against numbers. Here are some fun ideas to make counting interesting and engaging! laughingkidslearn lifeovercs hello wonderful Colours Start with Zooboo's personalized storybook ‘Which colour do you like?’ to introduce your toddler to the world of colours. They can learn all about primary and secondary colour with the book – I Spy. Zooboo personalized book: What colour do you like Zooboo personalized book - I Spy You can later play the game I spy by observing your surroundings to spot colours. Puzzle maze Problem-solving skills can be worked upon by giving your child age-appropriate activities to solve. Start by playing a puzzle maze with them. You can create one with play dough like this or buy one similar to this one: Pinterest toygiggle.com Shapes Ohh the joys of learning shapes! You can start by showing your little one 2D shapes and then move to 3D shapes. You can find a mix of both in this exciting book – What shape would you be? Let your kids trace the outline of shapes with such simple activities: childhood101 learning4kids zooboo personalized storybook Patterning Patterning is an essential skill that is a stepping stone towards pre-writing skills. Patterning can be taught in many different ways. Try to include nature in your learning by giving your kids twigs, leaves & stones. Let them place these as they please to form patterns of their choice. Pinterest Pinterest Opposites Finally you can move to teaching your kid different opposites. Did you know? Zooboo's 'A Surprise for' book is filled with over 15 opposites. Show them to your child for visual understanding and encourage them to spot these opposites around them! Start your kids pre-math journey with the help of Zooboo's personalized storybooks - 'Which colour do you like?' - for Introduction to colours, 'Birthday', - for numbers & backward counting 'What shape would you be?' - for shapes 'I Spy' - for primary & secondary colours and 'A Surprise for' - for opposites Order them here today!
Tips to gear up for back-to-school (+ 3 Valentine’s Day ideas!)
With schools re-opening, there is a buzz in the parenting community on excitement, anxiety, preparedness and a host of different emotions. Are you kids ready to head back to school? It doesn’t hurt to try a few quick tips to get the entire family in motion for the new change! Discover some simple tips + read till the end for some BONUS Valentine’s day ideas! Tip #1 Set a routine Start the day early and set a routine especially during bedtime. Calming kids down with gentle activities like a bath and reading time will help them relax and get into bed on time. Tip #2 Surprise them with a gift to create some excitement Gifts usually make a child look forward to something. And especially an educational gift is a win-win for parents as well children. Gift them a keepsake like a book with their name in it. Try it at www.zooboostory.com and personalize a storybook with their name & character in it. You could also create a simple Photobook with pictures of them going to school before lockdowns or pictures with their friends/teachers or simple family pictures. Go over these books with your kids to get them in the mood to look forward to school. Create your Photobooks here. Tip #3 Involve them Involving the kids in preparing their bags, setting out their clothes helps a lot. It prepares them mentally for the next day and eases their mindset into the new routine. Tip #4 Include extra bed-time stories and cuddles Make your kids feel secure and safe with some extra hugs and books before bedtime. This is a great way to reduce their anxiety or calm their excitement – whichever is the case. Personalize books as per your kid's age & interest here. Tip #5 Limit screen time (especially post-sunset) Screen time post-sunset might make your kid irritable. It would be advisable to switch to a more relaxing activity like doodling, reading or drawing instead of screen-time. Tip #6 Celebrate the first week! Celebrate small wins like getting through the first week of physical school. Order (or bake!) a cake, popcorn and add in a cute gift too. Customize a gift for your child here & watch their eyes go wide in wonder. BONUS: Valentine’s Day is around the corner and here are THREE amazing gifting ideas for your little ones! Gift them something personalized like a Photo Cushion of their favourite character/movie. Customize yours here. A storybook as a gift is always a good idea! Order yours here Print some Polaroids from here & help your kid write sweet messages for your family members as Valentine's Day cards :) Keep smiling & keep reading!
Quick tips on 'troubleshoot' your Zooboo ordering experience!
Trying to order your Zooboo books but not able to? Not able to finish the step at checkout? Unable to sign in to your Zoomin account? Read these few tips to ensure that you can finish your Zooboo purchase within a few minutes and a couple of clicks! #1: If you are clicking on the website link directly through Instagram or a DM then you might face issues at checkout. So instead do this: #2: Open the browser on your device. Type www.zooboostory.com directly in it. This way you can access the website through your browser instead of through Instagram/any other website. #3: Once you’re inside the website follow the simple steps to customize your books and add them to cart #4: You will need an account on www.zoomin.com to finalize your checkout process. #5: If you’re having trouble logging in or creating an account then make sure you have tried #2. And then do this: #6: Close all the other tabs on your browser and phone. Clear the cache of your phone. Now try visiting www.zooboostory.com through your browser and follow the steps. #7: If you are still stuck at any phase and are not able to complete your order please write to us at customerservice@zoomin.com and the team will help you out asap! We hope our tips were helpful and that you could order your favourite personalized storybooks in a jiffy. If there is something else that you would want help with, we’re always listening! Please leave us your feedback/suggestions/queries on social@zoomin.com with the subject line: About Zooboo. Our team will be more than happy to help you out! Keep smiling, keep reading!
How to create your Zooboo personalized storybook!
Our beautifully personalized stories fill kids with excitement upon seeing themselves as the HERO of their books! With multiple titles to choose from, your child can become the star of their own story in just a few simple steps. TIP: Sometimes clicking on the website link directly through Instagram might cause a broken link. It would be advisable to open the browser on your phone/laptop, type www.zooboostory.com and click the website through your browser and NOT through the link on Instagram. Once you are on the Zooboo homepage: Step 1 A: Start by entering your child’s name, gender & age here. The titles that are appropriate for your kid’s age will show up on the next screen. This step will look similar to this: Step 1 B: Alternatively to view all the titles in our catalogue simply scroll below on the homepage. All our books are listed here (link). After selecting the book you'd like to create, you'll be prompted to enter in a few initial details to personalise the story, starting with the child's name & gender, selecting the book size. This step will look similar to this: Step Two: After filling in the first details and clicking on the green 'Preview book' button, you'll reach step two. Here, you’ll need to decide on the book size and format which you want to opt for. You can pick from: 5.5”x5.5” softcover book 5.5”x5.5” boardbook (recommended) 8”x8” premium softcover book 8”x8” boardbook (recommended) Step Three: You can now preview the entire book to check every detail before adding it to cart. Isn’t that super cool!? Below is an example of the preview and personalisation details for our book, A Surprise for: Click on the arrow to the right to ‘turn the first page’ and start reading through the story. Once you are satisfied with the preview click on ‘Add to cart’. Step Four: At this stage you will need to create an account on www.zoomin.com if you don’t already have one to complete the order. Once you’re logged in, simple follow the checkout procedure and add your address and avail one of the on-going offers to enjoy a discount. You can opt to gift wrap the storybook & add a personal notecard too! We can’t wait to brighten up a little ones day and make them the STAR of their storybook. Order your books right away by clicking here! P.S: If you are unable to add the book to your cart, or have trouble logging in to your Zoomin account then please read our troubleshoot guide here.
6 Tips to set sustainable ‘Reading Goals for 2022’ with your kids!
The New Year is a great time for those looking to make a fresh start. It gives us all hope for new beginnings and healthy habits. It is a good idea to let children develop a positive attitude towards reading from an early age. Here are some quick tips to help your kids set sustainable ‘Reading Goals for 2022!’ Working towards reading goals not only improves your child’s literacy but research says that completing goals provides children with a sense of accomplishment and builds their self-esteem. Make a plan/chart: Make it fun start for them by first drawing up a chart/routine to mark off each goal. Tip: Keep space for stars (or rockets or dinosaurs!) for each baby step towards the final goal. source: Just a girl and her blog Start with the basic: I will read X number of books this week Once they start finishing these small goals, you can encourage them for bigger goals like I will read a new author every week. Or I will read X number of books this year. Older children can read the books themselves, while younger kids may need to read with adults or have the books read to them. The goal at younger ages is to familiarize children with books and instill a love of stories and reading. You can try personalized storybooks that feature the child’s name & character throughout the story. These books help engage and entertain young readers, as they feel they are the STAR of the storybook. Order some such books for your kids here. https://zooboostory.com/ Add some twist with interactive reading/role play: I will read X number of books to my sibling/cousin/friend this year. Add in a few evenings of enacting some books, staging a drama or role play with friends. Re-living their storybook characters adds excitement which boosts further reading. @mummas_littlemunchkins To make the goals sustainable through the year, start with small goals & celebrate small victories.Tips for some smaller goals for the younger kids: I will read about a new topic every month I will learn about the authors of the books I read I will learn xx new words from my books every week Attaining a reading goal should be cause for celebration. While you have many possible rewards for reaching reading goals, the most appropriate reward is a book. A personalized book like ‘Birthday’ or ‘Lost Smile’ will be a constant reminder of the child’s achievement, as well as a treasured keepsake. Track these goals Create some Prints to keep track here or Print a Restickable customized calendar here. Stick these in an area that is accessible to your child. Keep tracking the goals to give your kids a practice of conscientiousness. https://www.zoomin.com/calendars/restickable-calendar-6x8 Join them by setting your own reading goals! Children learn best by what they observe. So join them with your own reading chart or read your book once while they read theirs. Always carry a few books while travelling. These small cues help children develop a life-long friendship with books. Mom2treasure We hope these tips help you raise a budding bookworm in 2022. Please tag us on social media if you post about your kids reading habits or if you have some other ideas that we could add here!
5 reasons why every parent & kid will LOVE the new Zooboo book – ‘Play I Spy’!
Kids love colours and creativity. And what happens when colours mix with each other to create something totally new and unique!? Find out in Zooboo’s latest storybook, ‘Plays I Spy’! Written by the famous children's author Greystroke and illustrated by the very talented Juilee Mahimkar, this book is a must-read for all 4-6 year olds! Have fun with colours! Your child will learn all about ‘Primary & secondary colours’ through a fun game of ‘I Spy’. The book explains how mixing two primary colours results in a secondary colour. It also shows how kids can mix other colours like Red + White creates Pink! Perfect for the creative-souls isn’t it? 2. Over 7 concepts & learnings hidden in this single book! The story is beautifully written by the renowned author and illustrator ‘Greystroke’ a.k.a Shyam Madhavan Sarada. The story weaves in multiple concepts like Peer Bonding, encouraging Independent Play, Problem Solving skills, Rhyming words, Descriptive words, Imagination skill development, self-reliance etc. 3. Customizable in 4 different ways! Yup! Just like the ‘A1 Summer’, this book too can be customized to suit different sibling-friend relationships. You can pick the names and characters of two siblings, cousins or friends: Elder boy-younger girl Elder boy-younger boy Elder girl-younger boy Elder girl-younger girl 4. The book cover & content will be totally unique for your children Yes it’s true! All Zooboo books are custom printed for each and every user. The cover and story will have unique names and characters as selected by you. And so, there is NO other book like this in the world... literally! 5. It’s the perfect gift for imaginative & creative kids Games, Colours, Paints, Friends, Lemonade, Cookies and a Sunday afternoon – this book has all the elements that kids LOVE... & then some more :) Looking for more amazing books? Our mission is to inspire as many children as possible by turning them into the hero of their own story. Whether you’re looking for more birthday books to make an unforgettable present or keepsake books to gift newlyborns, there’s something for every child here – all with an unbelievably magical, personalised twist.
5 ideas to celebrate Christmas INDOORS!
As the December chill starts to spread in the air, we know that Christmas is around the corner! Plum cakes, hot cocoa, snugly sweaters, Santa and some GIFTS... get your family, friends & kids into the Christmas-y spirit with these 5 simple ideas! P.S: Read till the end for the CHRISTMAS SPECIAL deal :) 5 ways to get your kids in the spirit of CHRISTMAS! #1 Christmas Tree with books! Let your kid round big, medium and small size storybooks from their collection. Help them set these up in an ascending height. Add some lights, decoration and the star. Voila! You got yourself an adorable X'mas tree! @how-to-recycle.blogspot.com @ethicalocean.com @imwm.org #2 DIY Christmas card Skip the store-bought cards and create something simple but fun with your kids. You will need: White, green & red coloured pom pom balls, paper, glue. Let your child stick the pom pom balls on the paper in different Christmas elements like a tree, Santa, wreathe etc. Help them place these in the right position. You can draw the base for them too. Pinterest @thejoyofsharing @thejoyofsharing @beafunmom #3 No-bake chocolate fudge! Let your kids have a fun bakeout with you! Check this recipe for a 3 ingredient no-bake chocolate fudge. You will need: 1 packet of milk chocolate chips/ half a chocolate slab, 400 ml sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Melt chips and milk together in saucepan until smooth. Take off heat and stir in vanilla. Spread on top of peanut butter layer (optional) and let it cool. Refrigerate it for 8 hours. Cut into squares & enjoy! @kidscookingactivities #4 Christmas movie! No festival is complete without atleast ONE favourite movie right? Microwave a tub of butter popcorn and let the entire family enjoy some of these all-time favourite movies: Home Alone series, Frozen, The Polar Express, Beauty and the beast, Godmother #5 Personalized gifts What is Christmas with some exciting gifts right!? Story books with their name in it! Personalized storybooks by Zooboo are the perfect mix of fun + educational gifts. Pick from 10+ books written by India’s award-winning authors. Add your child’s name and character in the book and make them the HERO of the story! @thecutetales_by_inz Photo gifts! @mysmallgreen_world Create cute Mugs, bagtags, photobooks and so much more with your child’s name and pictures! A thoughtful gift that also captures some of your best moments :) Enjoy 2 Zooboo storybooks for the price of 1! Use code BUY1GET1 at checkout to enjoy a FREE Zooboo book. Merry Christmas, from Team Zooboo!
Help your child become a confident independent reader!
Parents often put in a lot of effort to research which book is right for their child at which age. And rightly so, because an age-appropriate book definitely makes the reading experience a whole lot different. But what about the TYPE of book format? Isn’t it important to gauge the readiness of your child to be an independent reader? The answer is YES it is! Picking the right book format – softcover or hardcover - and transitioning to another can be tricky for some kids. That is precisely why we at Zooboo offer a wide choice in the type of book you’d like for your child. Let us guide you on which Zooboo book format is best suited for your child! Reading WITH parents Recommended: 5.5”x5.5” HARDCOVER When your child is reading along with you, they are probably a little young. The hardbound pages help them gain the confidence to flip a book on their own. And since you’re mostly reading to/with them, the 5.5”x5.5” works perfectly fine at this stage. Starting to read with AND without parents Recommended: 8”x8” HARDCOVER You can gradually transition to the large size book as they will start to want to read parts of the book on their own so the larger font & illustrations will help here. Since you can start leaving them alone with their book, it is important to keep the book in hardcover format. Transitioning from hardcover to softcover Recommended: Upgrade to a ‘waterproof LUSTRE’ finish To make this jump as accident-free as possible, you can upgrade your softcover books to a premium waterproof paper with a lustre finish. This paper quality will provide your child with a lot of sturdiness while they flip pages on their own with or without supervision. Transition to becoming an independent reader Recommended: 8”x8” SOFTCOVER While you will always continue to read together with your child, you can gradually encourage your child to read books on their own, in their free time. At this stage, you can move to a softcover book BUT we advise a 8”x8” book size. The bigger page size enables kids to move pages freely. You can always opt for the premium lustre page finish for this size as well. Independent readers Recommended: 5.5”x5.5” SOFTCOVER Your independent young reader can now definitely graduate to a softcover book format without any hesitations! The 5.5”x5.5” size is handy, easy to carry anywhere and lightweight enough to make it the perfect travel companion. All Zooboo books have rounded edges for child safety. In general, hardcover books work well for younger kids and for those who love to carry books on-the-go. Softcover books are fine for older kids and for those looking for an inexpensive option! Zooboo recommended size for ALL kids: 8”x8” HARDCOVER. Because afterall, a book in which your child is the HERO of the story should be preserved as a keepsake forever right!? :D @vandita.momandmore
5 must-try activity ideas (inspired from the NEW Zooboo books!)
Do you find yourself out of ideas to keep your kiddo creatively occupied sometimes? If you've read any of the Zooboo books you would know that each storybook has lots of concepts weaved into it! And so here are FIVE activity ideas based on the concepts covered in the 5 new Zooboo storybooks. Enjoy! Idea #1 Book: A1 Summer - this book is all about spending quality time with friends and family and bonding over the simple things in life. Activity: Organize family events once a week or once a month for the special bonding time. How? Recreate some events from the book like: Picnic at the terrace or garden or even living room Story telling competition Drawing/ origami / art & craft competition Organize a carnival games evening with the neighbourhood! Idea #2 Book: Is your cat in the Zoo? - This book is all about a child searching for their lost cat and taking help from different animals in the Zoo Activity: Play the ‘Hot & Cold’ game. How to play? Pick a toy cat/dog to hide in the house. You and your kid take turns to ‘search for it’. While searching, if the searcher is not at all close to the item, the hider says, “You're cold,” but as the searcher gets closer to the hidden item, hider responds, “Getting warmer…” and when they get very close to the item, hider says, “You're hot!” The verbal temperature becomes an indicator in finding the toy. Idea #3 Book: What shape would you be? - This book is all about identifying different shapes that are commonly seen around us Activity: Spot objects in the surroundings. How? Observe your surroundings and take turns to spot shapes in your vicinity – start with 2D shapes and gradually move to 3D shapes. Some examples: Door is rectangle, plate is circle, clock is square – etc. P.S: This is also a great game to play while travelling! Idea #4 Book: Lost Smile - This book is all about a child feeling sad and searching for their smile which is lost. Activity: Create a 'feelings book' for your child to fill in every night How? Encourage your child to draw & write in their feelings journal every day. They can draw/write one line about any 1 strong emotion that they felt through the day. This helps them to understand their feelings in retrospect and ponder over their reactions. Let your child draw and write in their feelings journal Example of an entry in the feelings journal Example of an entry in the feelings journal Idea #5 Book: A Surprise for- this book is all about learning different opposites while exploring a day out with daddy Activity: Play the game ‘Simon says – do the opposite!’ How? Every time Simon says to do something, everyone must do the opposite. Just like in the regular version of Simon Says, players should ignore all commands that don’t begin with the phrase, “Simon Says” and continue doing the action just prior to the directive. Each Zooboo book is filled with so many learning concepts, new words, interesting plots, artistic illustrations and more. Try out these fun activities inspired from the newly launched Zooboo story books. If you do try them don’t forget to post about it and tag us on Instagram @zooboostory. You can follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest & YouTube too! Keep Smiling, Keep Reading!
