This book, although it has fictional characters the material and concepts of the senses are very factual and full of information for children to learn about in a fun way. The Magic School Bus stories are known for their adventures. So would you like to take a guess at where The Magic School Bus will be headed today?
The eye is the first destination for Ms. Frizzle and the children. Entering through the cornea, the iris and finally through the pupil. "Frizzle Fact - When the muscles of the iris tighten, the pupil gets smaller. Then less light enters your eye. When the muscles relax,the pupil gets larger. More light gets in." another fun fact that their adventure entailed was the meaning of the word "iris" Iris comes from a word that means "rainbow." A rainbow has lots of colors, just as the Iris in our eyes come in many colors too. I thought this was pretty interesting the way the detailed the factual information in a fun way that would allow children to grasp the concepts a little easier. Their journey continued as they entered the inside of the eye and related it to a camera. This again, gave detailed factual non-fiction information on the eye in a way that gives children a visual illustration of what it would be like in the actual eye. There are also detailed captions on each page that give cute facts as well. For example, "Actual size: The retina in your eye is no thicker than a page in this book!" I thought this was neat because the children could hold a sheet of paper and visualize the size of their own retina, and making the learning engaging for kinesthetic learners.
This is the journey obviously through the sight sense. The other senses are explored as well, in the same manner. All of the details and explanations on the senses are very vivid and detailed in a child friendly manner.
I would defiantly recommend this book to a teacher, mother, father, or parent who is trying to teach a lesson to children about what the senses are, what they are made of, and how they work. This book not only gives an excellent representation of each sense, but it does so in a way that really captures the attention and gives fun facts that allow the learning to be a fun and memorable journey through the senses.
I used to love reading The Magic School Bus books when I was a child. This book really does help break down the five senses in a way that a child can understand. I would use this book in the classroom to help explain the senses, because it provides a fun way to teach them.
ReplyDeleteI have always loved The Magic School Bus books. They are so informational. I really enjoyed reading your blog. I like how this book is informational and interesting at the same time. I want this book and the whole set of Magic School Bus books in my classroom.
ReplyDeleteThe Magic School Bus books have been my favorites since I was a kid! I would definitely use this book when teaching the senses because the children will be more interested in reading it or listening to it when it is put in the perspective of a childhood cartoon character they all love! Thanks for sharing Monica!
ReplyDeleteThe Magic School Bus books are a wonderful way to make science learning fun in a classroom. The Five Senses book would be a great tool for any early childhood classroom! I would definitely use this book in my classroom. I am observing a fifth grade classroom this semester and they still enjoy The Magic School Bus books! These books are ageless and I believe they have one for almost every science lesson an early chilhood teacher would introduce! Thanks for sharing!
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