Lola's Super Club #2: My Substitute Teacher is a Witch (2)
#2 of 2 in Lola'S Super Club Series
What’s inside...
Join Lola and her quirky and hilarious super club of crocodiles, sharks, dinosaurs (in undies), skeletons, and her cat Hot Dog, for a death-defying adventure to her elementary school. When Lola's teacher is out sick due to a 'small accident,' a miserable substitute takes over her history class. Weird things start happening like resident Friendly Falls middle-aged villain, Max Imum, joining the class and calling the sub 'Mommy,' students disappearing, and the class adding real monsters to the curriculum. Today's lesson is simple: survive until the bell.
Discussion points
What do you think Lola felt when she first met her substitute teacher? Why?
How did Lola and her friends work together to solve the mystery?
What would you have done if you were in Lola's situation when she thought her teacher was a witch?
What lessons did Lola learn by the end of the book?
How do you think treating someone with kindness, even when they seem strange, can change things?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to put themselves in Lola’s shoes while discussing her feelings and reactions to different events.
Ask follow-up questions that prompt deeper thinking about friendship and teamwork depicted in the story.
Discuss the importance of not jumping to conclusions about someone based on appearances or first impressions.
Highlight the moral of the story by discussing the resolution and what changes occurred in the characters by the end.
Use examples from the book to talk about the value of courage and kindness in everyday life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Creativity
Explanation: Lola and her friends use their imaginations to handle unpredictable situations when they suspect their substitute teacher is a witch.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to use their creativity to solve problems and navigate new scenarios in their own lives, fostering adaptability and innovative thinking.
Example Lesson: Importance of Teamwork
Explanation: Throughout the story, Lola and her companions work together to uncover the truth, showcasing how collaboration can lead to success.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to value cooperation and teamwork in group tasks at school or during play, highlighting how combined efforts often yield better results.
Example Lesson: Handling Fear and Suspicion
Explanation: Lola and the group confront their fears about the substitute teacher, learning more about her and eventually understanding the situation better.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of facing their fears and not jumping to conclusions, promoting critical thinking and empathy in real-world interactions.
Example Lesson: Respecting Authority Figures
Explanation: Despite initial doubts, Lola and her friends learn to respect and listen to their substitute teacher, discovering she isn't what they feared.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of respect and open-mindedness towards teachers and other authority figures, encouraging positive and respectful interactions.