Let's Dress Up and In the Net
#4 of 11 in Unicorn Diaries Series
What’s inside...
Join the adventure of two friends as they explore the fun of dressing up and the thrill of playing in a net. A heartwarming tale of friendship, creativity, and sportsmanship. What happens when there are no costumes left for dressing up, or the ball lands in the pond? Children learning to read can celebrate creativity with these two stories about kids thinking outside the box.
Discussion points
How did you feel when the characters dressed up and pretended to be someone else?
What do you think the characters learned from their experience in the net?
Can you think of a time when you worked together with friends to solve a problem? What happened?
Why do you think it's important to help others, like the characters did in the story?
If you could be one of the characters in the book, who would you choose to be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, use expressive hand gestures and facial expressions to make the story come alive.
Ask your child to draw their favorite scene from the book. This can help deepen their understanding and attachment to the story.
Relate the story to your child's life by comparing the characters' experiences to real situations your child might encounter.
Encourage your child to ask questions about the story, and offer answers that tie back to the book's themes of teamwork and creativity.
Finish your reading session by asking your child to summarize the book in their own words, fostering their comprehension and recall skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Cooperation
Explanation: The story showcases characters working together to organize a fun and inclusive game of dress-up, emphasizing teamwork.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of cooperating with others, whether in group projects at school or during playtime with friends.
Example Lesson: Creativity
Explanation: As characters create costumes from various items around the house, the book celebrates imaginative play and resourcefulness.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to use their imagination in solving problems and creating new ways to play — skills that can be useful in academic and social settings.
Example Lesson: Online Safety
Explanation: The narrative includes wise choices about internet usage while playing online games, providing a gentle introduction to digital literacy.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of protecting personal information and interacting safely online, vital in today’s digital world.
Example Lesson: Respect for Differences
Explanation: Characters in the book come from diverse backgrounds, promoting inclusivity and respect for diverse cultures and personalities.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand and embrace diversity, fostering a more inclusive community at school and in other social environments.
Example Lesson: Self-expression
Explanation: Through the characters' choices of costumes, the book highlights the value of expressing oneself and the acceptance of others’ choices.
Real-World Application: Supports children in feeling confident in expressing their unique identities and respecting others' expressions in various social situations.