Katie Price's Perfect Ponies: Stage Fright!: Book 10
#10 of 6 in Charming Ponies Series
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In 'Stage Fright!', the tenth book of the series, the girls are preparing for a big performance at an open day at the stables with a show-jumping demonstration and a play involving ponies. However, when Cara develops stage fright, the friends come together to support and encourage her to overcome her fears and perform in front of everyone.
Discussion points
How did the characters in the story handle their feelings of stage fright? What can we learn from them?
Which character did you relate to the most and why?
What do you think is the importance of teamwork as shown in the book?
Can you think of a time when you felt nervous like the characters, and what helped you overcome it?
How would you encourage a friend who is feeling stage fright?
Tip: Role play these questions
Set a relaxed and open atmosphere where your child feels comfortable expressing fears or excitements similar to the characters.
Encourage children to reflect on personal experiences relating to the story to deepen their connection with the themes.
Discuss each character's strategy to manage stage fright and relate it to real-life scenarios that your child might encounter.
Use examples from the book to teach resilience and the importance of supporting others in difficult times.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Overcoming fear
Explanation: The protagonist faces her fear of performing in front of an audience, demonstrating courage.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to face their own fears, whether speaking in class or trying new activities.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: Characters work together to put on a show, highlighting the importance of cooperation and mutual support.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to collaborate effectively with others in group projects or sports.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Through interactions with nervous peers, the protagonist learns to understand and share the feelings of others.
Real-World Application: Kids are taught to be considerate and supportive, helping friends who may be struggling with their own challenges.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite initial setbacks, the characters persist in their goal to successfully complete the performance.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of persistence in achieving goals, whether in academics, sports, or personal hobbies.
Example Lesson: Self-expression
Explanation: The story encourages expressing oneself through creative outlets like performing arts.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of self-expression and may be inspired to explore their own creative talents.