Grandpa's Lessons on Surviving a Quarantine and Life
What’s inside...
Grandpa has some words of wisdom for YOU! Grandparents are especially wise, and in this colorful children's book, Grandpa shares his many words of wisdom for surviving a quarantine. As readers explore his tips, they will find that these tips are not only useful for quarantine, but also for life in general. Throughout this unique season, many are spending more time at home, obeying shelter-in-place orders, and maintaining social distance. While some enjoy the extra downtime and family time, others may struggle with patience or feel bored and frustrated. 'Grandpa's Lessons on Surviving a Quarantine and Life' offers valuable tips to help readers survive and thrive during a quarantine. Buy the book and discover at least one tip that will improve your day!
Age
4-12
Length
36 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some ways Grandpa suggests to stay happy and healthy during tough times?
How does Grandpa's story show us the importance of staying connected with family and friends?
What are some new activities you would like to try after reading Grandpa's experiences?
How do you think we can help each other just like Grandpa helped his friends in the story?
What's the most important lesson you learned from Grandpa's stories?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the story. Acknowledge their emotions and share your own thoughts to foster mutual understanding.
Connect the story’s themes to your child’s personal experiences. Discuss similarities or differences in how they handle challenging situations compared to Grandpa's methods.
Urge your child to think of creative ways to apply Grandpa's lessons in daily life. This helps cement the values and lessons from the book while making it relevant to their world.
Highlight the importance of resilience and adaptability as portrayed in the book, and reassure your child that challenges are natural, and overcoming them is part of life.
After discussing the book, engage in a related activity together, like drawing, making a list or even planning a 'stay-at-home' adventure, strengthening the lesson through interactive learning.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of adversity
Explanation: Grandpa shares stories from his life, illustrating how he managed to stay positive and strong during challenging times.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to maintain a positive outlook and find creative solutions during difficult situations such as the current pandemic or personal challenges.
Example Lesson: Importance of family and community support
Explanation: The book highlights how Grandpa leans on his family and friends for support during the quarantine, which helps him cope better.
Real-World Application: Kids can understand the value of reaching out to family and friends for support when they feel isolated or overwhelmed. This promotes a healthy support network from a young age.
Example Lesson: Creativity and innovation
Explanation: Grandpa engages in various creative activities to keep himself occupied and mentally healthy during the quarantine.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to explore hobbies and creative pursuits to handle boredom and stress, fostering innovation and mental well-being.
Example Lesson: Learning from history and personal experiences
Explanation: Through Grandpa’s stories, the book shows how past experiences and historical events have valuable lessons that are applicable today.
Real-World Application: Children will learn to appreciate and learn from the experiences of older generations and understand how history shapes our present and future decisions.
Example Lesson: Optimism and looking forward
Explanation: Despite the challenges, Grandpa teaches the importance of looking forward to better times and maintaining hope.
Real-World Application: Instilling optimism in children helps them to face the future with confidence and hope, essential for mental resilience and happiness.