Home, Stinky Home (Lilo & Stitch) (Step into Reading, Level 2)
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What’s inside...
P.U.! Lilo and Stitch have to find the perfect home for a very stinky little alien. This side-splitting Step 2 reader is based on an episode from the Lilo & Stitch animated TV series.
Discussion points
Why do you think Stitch wanted to find a new home? How did he feel in the process?
What does 'home' mean to you? How is it similar or different from Stitch's idea of home?
How did Lilo help Stitch understand what home really means?
Can you think of a time when you helped a friend feel better, like Lilo did for Stitch?
Why is it important to have a place where you feel safe and loved?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use facial expressions and tone variations to reflect the emotions in the story, making the reading experience more immersive for your child.
Encourage your child to relate the story to their own experiences by asking how they would feel in Stitch’s situation, fostering empathy and personal connection.
After reading, discuss the importance of family and home, reinforcing these core values through real-life examples from your family’s experiences.
Pose hypothetical scenarios based on the book’s themes, such as 'What would you do if you had to find a new home for a friend?' to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving.
Highlight the role of companionship and understanding in making anywhere feel like home, suggesting ways your child can help create a welcoming environment for others.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Family and Belonging
Explanation: In 'Home, Stinky Home', Stitch navigates through adventures, ultimately discovering the true sense of belonging and family with Lilo.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of family connections and understand that family can extend beyond biological ties to include friends and loved ones who care for each other.
Example Lesson: Adaptability in New Environments
Explanation: Stitch learns to adapt to his new environment on Earth despite its differences from his home planet.
Real-World Application: This story encourages kids to embrace changes and new environments, be it moving to a new place, starting a new school, or making new friends.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the story, Stitch faces multiple challenges which he overcomes using creative and often humorous solutions.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to think critically and creatively when faced with their own obstacles, enhancing their problem-solving skills.
Example Lesson: Acceptance and Understanding
Explanation: Lilo shows acceptance towards Stitch despite his mischievous nature, teaching him about kindness and understanding.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of accepting and understanding others who may be different from them, promoting empathy.
Example Lesson: Learning from Mistakes
Explanation: Stitch makes quite a few mistakes but learns from them, growing and adapting in the process.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand that making mistakes is a part of learning and that it's important to learn and improve from these experiences.