Mia Mayhem Learns to Fly!
#2 of 13 in Mia Mayhem Series
What’s inside...
In this second adventure of the brand-new Mia Mayhem chapter book series, Mia learns to fly! When Mia gets placed in a beginner’s flying class with kindergarteners, she struggles and is ready to give up! But luckily, with help from her best friend, Eddie, and the superschool’s most talented flier, Mia finally learns how to get off the ground. With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Mia Mayhem chapter books are perfect for emerging readers.
Discussion points
How do you think Mia felt when she started flying for the first time? Can you relate to her feelings?
What lessons did Mia learn about patience and practice in this story?
If you could have any superpower like Mia, what would it be and why?
What do you think makes Mia a hero? Is it just her superpowers?
How do Mia’s friends and family support her in learning to fly? Why is their support important?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the story by relating to Mia’s initial struggles and eventual success.
Discuss the value of perseverance and how practice plays a crucial role in achieving goals, drawing parallels with real-life scenarios.
Invite your child to imagine and talk about their own superpowers, fostering creativity and self-expression.
Highlight the qualities that make someone a hero beyond just having special abilities, such as kindness, bravery, and determination.
Emphasize the importance of support from family and friends in overcoming challenges, asking your child about times they felt supported in trying something new.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Perseverance pays off
Explanation: Mia faces many challenges while learning to fly, but her determination and continued effort ultimately lead to success.
Real-World Application: Children can understand the importance of persisting through difficulties to achieve their goals, whether it is mastering a new skill or completing a challenging task.
Example Lesson: It’s okay to make mistakes
Explanation: As Mia learns to fly, she makes plenty of mistakes. However, she learns from each one, which contributes to her growth.
Real-World Application: This can help children accept that mistakes are a natural part of the learning process and not something to fear or be ashamed of.
Example Lesson: Support from friends and family is invaluable
Explanation: Mia receives encouragement and advice from her friends and family, which boosts her confidence and aids her in learning to fly.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of giving and receiving support, building meaningful relationships, and relying on loved ones during challenging times.
Example Lesson: Believe in yourself
Explanation: Throughout her journey, Mia learns to believe in her own abilities, which is crucial to her success.
Real-World Application: Instilling self-belief in children encourages them to take on new challenges and believe in their capacity to achieve.
Example Lesson: Everyone learns at their own pace
Explanation: Mia realizes that she may not learn to fly as quickly as others, but that doesn’t make her progress any less significant.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to respect their own learning processes and understand that everyone has their unique timeline for growth.