CatStronauts: Mission Moon -- CatStronauts
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CatStronauts, you are needed! When the world is thrust into darkness due to a global energy shortage, the World's Best Scientist comes up with a bold plan to set up a solar power plant on the moon. But someone has to go up there to set it up, and that adventure falls to the CatStronauts, the best space cats on the planet! Meet the fearless commander Major Meowser, brave-but-hungry pilot Waffles, genius technician and inventor Blanket, and quick thinking science officer Pom Pom on their most important mission yet!
Discussion points
What do you think motivates the CatStronauts to go on their mission to the Moon?
How do the CatStronauts work together to solve problems during their mission? Can you give an example?
If you were a CatStronaut, what role would you want on the team and why?
What part of the CatStronauts' adventure did you find the most exciting or surprising?
How do you think the mission to the Moon changed the CatStronauts as a team?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, relating the CatStronauts' teamwork to their experiences with friends or school activities.
Discuss the value of collaboration and problem-solving, highlighting examples from the book where the CatStronauts had to work together to overcome obstacles.
Ask your child to imagine their own space mission, discussing what kind of team they would need and the roles each member would play.
Use the CatStronauts' diverse personalities and skills as a starting point to talk about the importance of diverse skills and viewpoints in achieving a common goal.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or a new gadget for the CatStronauts, to deepen their connection with the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: In 'CatStronauts: Mission Moon,' the cat astronauts must work together to solve problems and complete their mission to the moon. Each cat has a unique role and set of skills that contribute to the team's success.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by learning to cooperate with others in group activities at school or in play, understanding that everyone's contributions are valuable.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The characters face several challenges during their mission that require quick thinking and creative solutions. This demonstrates the importance of problem-solving skills under pressure.
Real-World Application: Kids can use problem-solving skills in real-life situations such as figuring out how to deal with a disagreement with a friend or overcoming a difficult task in their studies.
Example Lesson: Persistence and Determination
Explanation: Throughout the story, the CatStronauts encounter obstacles that could prevent them from completing their mission, but they persist and stay determined to reach their goal.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of perseverance when facing difficult tasks or learning new skills, encouraging them not to give up easily.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Learning
Explanation: The book highlights the CatStronauts' thirst for knowledge and exploration, as they embark on a mission to the moon motivated by scientific discovery.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to explore subjects they're interested in and to ask questions about the world around them, promoting a lifelong love of learning.
Example Lesson: Importance of Preparedness
Explanation: The CatStronauts must plan and prepare extensively for their mission, showing how preparation is key to success.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied to preparing for school projects or planning ahead for any task, teaching kids the importance of being ready and organized to achieve their goals.