A Sleigh Ride with Santa
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What’s inside...
Join Santa, Lilly Belle, and Andrew as they make one more stop before the sun comes up on Christmas morning. Children will surely love this merry and bright book with its positive message. A Sleigh Ride with Santa is filled with adorable animal characters and teaches important character traits such as kindness, determination, and love.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-12
Length
25 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did the sleigh ride with Santa make you feel?
What would you do if you met Santa Claus?
Why do you think Santa gives gifts to children around the world?
Can you think of other ways we can spread joy like Santa?
What was your favorite part of the book and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Begin the discussion by sharing your own thoughts about the book to create a comfortable conversation atmosphere. As you ask the questions, show genuine interest in your child’s responses and encourage them to elaborate on their thoughts. Additionally, connect the book to your child's experiences by comparing the sleigh ride with family holiday traditions or moments of giving and receiving gifts. This will make the book's themes more relatable and impactful for your child.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness
Explanation: In 'A Sleigh Ride with Santa', Santa demonstrates kindness by ensuring every child receives a gift and by treating his reindeer with care and respect.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by sharing their toys with friends or helping their parents with chores around the house, thereby spreading kindness just like Santa.
Example Lesson: The value of teamwork
Explanation: The story showcases Santa working together with his team of elves and reindeer to successfully deliver presents. The collaborative spirit is highlighted throughout their journey.
Real-World Application: This lesson encourages children to participate in group activities at school or play, understanding that teamwork can lead to achieving great results.
Example Lesson: The joy of giving
Explanation: Santa's excitement and dedication to giving gifts represent the joy of giving rather than receiving. His happiness is derived from the smiles of others.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to take pleasure in giving by sharing their snacks or crafting homemade gifts for family members during holidays or special occasions.
Example Lesson: Resilience and problem-solving
Explanation: When faced with a snowstorm, Santa and his team creatively navigate through challenges to ensure timely delivery of all the presents.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to stay calm and think of solutions when they encounter difficulties, such as solving a puzzle or facing a hard task at school.