Miami Gets It Straight (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))
#3 in Ziggy And The Black Dinosaurs Series
What’s inside...
MIAMI JACKSON CANT wait for school to end. But who ever thought five days could be so long? His teacher is leaving for Ghana, his arch-enemy, Destinee Tate, is on his case, and now Miamis keeping secrets from his best friend, String. Summer cant come soon enough!From the Trade Paperback edition.
Discussion points
How do you think Miami felt when she was trying to solve her problem? Can you relate to her emotions?
What are some ways Miami could have approached her misunderstandings differently?
Why do you think communication is important among friends and family?
How do you handle situations when you feel misunderstood by others?
What did you learn from Miami's experiences that you can apply in your own friendships?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their feelings about the story, relating it to their personal experiences to deepen their understanding of the characters.
Ask your child to think about times they felt similar to Miami and discuss different ways to address such feelings.
Highlight the importance of clear communication and ask your child to think of examples when talking openly helped solve a problem.
Use examples from the book to teach empathy, asking your child how they think Miami’s friends felt during their misunderstandings.
After reading, engage in a role-play activity where you and your child act out different scenarios from the book to explore effective communication strategies.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of Honesty
Explanation: In the story, Miami is confronted with the challenge of telling the truth when it's difficult. Being honest helps her maintain trust with her friends and family.
Real-World Application: Children learn that being truthful is valuable even when it might be easier to lie. This helps in building long-lasting relationships based on trust.
Example Lesson: Value of Friendship
Explanation: Miami navigates her relationships with her friends, learning to support and stand by them even in tough times.
Real-World Application: Kids see the importance of being a reliable and supportive friend, which enhances their social interactions and emotional understanding.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Miami faces several problems throughout the book, and she learns to think critically and solve them effectively.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to think critically and find solutions to their own challenges, fostering independence and decision-making skills.
Example Lesson: Overcoming Fears
Explanation: Miami struggles with her own fears but learns to overcome them with courage and support from those around her.
Real-World Application: This teaches children that facing fears, rather than avoiding them, is a part of growth and can lead to personal development.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Miami takes responsibility for her actions, which helps her correct her mistakes and learn from them.
Real-World Application: Instills the value of taking ownership of their actions in children, encouraging accountability and maturity.