Lana's World: Let's Have a Parade! (Green Light Readers Level 2)
#1 in Lana's world Series
What’s inside...
Little Lana wants to have a parade with her family, but the rain is keeping them indoors. Despite this, Lana's imaginative spirit and determination lead her to create a parade all by herself. Soon, her enthusiasm is so contagious that her family joins in, marching along in their own indoor parade. Welcome to Lana's World!
Discussion points
What kind of parade would you like to organize, and who would you invite?
How do you think Lana felt when she was planning the parade? Have you ever felt the same way?
What are some ways you can be a good leader like Lana?
Can you think of a time you worked together with friends to create something fun? What did you learn from that experience?
What was your favorite part of the parade, and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, relate personal experiences of organizing an event or participating in one to make the conversation more relatable.
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about teamwork and leadership highlighted in the book.
Prompt your child to think creatively by asking them to plan their own parade, considering aspects like participants, theme, and activities.
Focus on the emotional journey of the characters, particularly empathy and excitement, to enhance emotional intelligence.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Collaboration
Explanation: In 'Lana's World: Let's Have a Parade!', Lana organizes a parade involving various characters, demonstrating the importance of working together to achieve a common goal.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to collaborate with their peers in school projects or in organizing events, understanding that teamwork can make tasks easier and more enjoyable.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: The book showcases Lana’s imaginative ideas for the parade, underlining the value of creativity in problem-solving and entertainment.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to use their imagination in play and creative tasks, helping them to think outside the box and develop original ideas.
Example Lesson: Leadership Skills
Explanation: Lana takes initiative and leads the parade, which highlights how leadership involves guiding others and taking responsibility.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand the role of a leader and can inspire them to take on leadership roles in group activities or class assignments.
Example Lesson: Inclusivity
Explanation: The book portrays different characters with various talents contributing to the parade, thus promoting inclusivity and appreciation of diversity.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate diverse perspectives and talents of others around them, which is important for social development and building respectful relationships.