Alex The Fox: A Hockey Dream
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What’s inside...
Share your love of sports and hockey with your child as we embark on Alex the Fox's journey. Follow his tale as he pursues his dream of playing for his home town team, The Forest Pines. A tale of teamwork, determination, and realizing that with perseverance, your wildest dreams can come true. This beautifully illustrated children's book is filled with colorful pictures that will captivate young readers aged 0-6, as well as their parents. The rhyming text in this children's hockey book makes for the perfect bedtime (or nap) story for all to love. Let's go Pines! Let's go Alex the Fox!
Discussion points
What do you think made Alex keep practicing even when it was hard?
How do you feel when you work hard to achieve your dreams, like Alex?
What do you think Alex learned about teamwork and friendship?
If you were Alex, what would you do differently during the game?
Can you think of a time when you helped a friend like Alex's teammates helped him?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate their personal experiences with Alex's challenges and triumphs, enhancing their connection to the story.
Highlight the importance of perseverance and teamwork. Discuss how these values apply not only in sports but in daily life.
Ask your child to imagine alternative scenarios in the story, which can help develop their problem-solving skills and creativity.
After reading, consider watching a hockey game with your child or engaging in a sport together to bring the story's themes to life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Persistence Pays Off
Explanation: Alex the Fox demonstrates persistence as he practices tirelessly to hone his hockey skills, despite facing challenges and setbacks.
Real-World Application: Children can learn that continuous effort and perseverance can help them succeed in school tasks or learning a new sport or instrument.
Example Lesson: Importance of Teamwork
Explanation: Alex learns to collaborate with his teammates on the ice, realizing that teamwork leads to greater success than individual efforts alone.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of cooperation and effective communication in group projects or team sports.
Example Lesson: Overcoming Fear
Explanation: Throughout the story, Alex confronts and overcomes his fear of failure which initially holds him back from playing his best.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of facing their fears and developing resilience which can help them tackle new challenges in life.
Example Lesson: The Joy of Achieving Goals
Explanation: The story culminates in Alex achieving his dream of becoming a great hockey player, bringing a sense of fulfillment and happiness.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that setting and achieving personal goals can lead to a deep sense of satisfaction and self-worth.