Just Grace and the Trouble with Cupcakes (The Just Grace Series) (The Just Grace Series, 10)
#10 in Just Grace Series
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What’s inside...
It's time for the school fair, and Just Grace's class has chosen a cupcake theme. But the fair's highlight, a cupcake competition, causes quite a stir when Grace gets paired with dreadful Owen 1 and not with her best pal, Mimi. Grace is devastated. And just when she thinks things can't get worse, her team votes down her idea to build a cupcake Eiffel Tower in favor of building Spiderman. It's a challenging time for Grace. Will she be able to overcome her disappointment and lead her team onward? Will Grace's team ever figure out how to make a Spiderman out of cupcakes? Visit Just Grace's website at www.justgracebooks.com to find all sorts of fun things, including videos, quizzes, and information about all the Just Grace books.
Character compass
Grace
Mimi
Miss Lois
Discussion points
How do you think Grace felt when things didn't go as planned with the cupcakes? Have you ever felt the same way?
What are some ways Grace tried to solve her problems in the story? What would you have done differently?
Why do you think teamwork was important in the cupcake project? Can you share an experience where you had to work as a team?
How did Grace's actions affect the people around her? Can you think of a time when your actions influenced others?
What do you think is the main message of the story? How can you apply that message in your daily life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings and thoughts about the characters' decisions and the story's outcome.
Relate the story's scenarios to real-life situations your child may encounter to foster deeper understanding and empathy.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and ask your child about a time they had to work with others to achieve a goal.
Highlight the problem-solving aspects of the story and engage your child in brainstorming alternative solutions for the characters.
Focus on the moral or lesson of the book and encourage your child to think about how they can implement those lessons in their own life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Understanding
Explanation: Grace demonstrates empathy by trying to understand her friends’ feelings and perspectives, especially when they face challenges or disagreements.
Real-World Application: Children can use empathy to build stronger relationships and resolve conflicts with friends and classmates by considering others' feelings.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the book, Grace uses her creativity to solve problems, such as organizing a cupcake sale to help a friend.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their imagination to find solutions to everyday problems and understand that creative thinking can have positive, real-world impacts.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Grace takes responsibility for her actions in the story, which is highlighted when she works to fix a mistake she's made during the cupcake sale.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of accepting responsibility for their actions and learning from their mistakes.
Example Lesson: Collaboration
Explanation: The book shows Grace working together with her classmates to ensure the success of the cupcake sale.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of teamwork and that cooperating with others can lead to achieving a common goal more effectively.