My Awesome Year being 6
My Awesome Year Series
What’s inside...
A delightful journey through the experiences of a 6-year-old, exploring friendships, adventures, and the magic of being young. Being six is awesome! This book will help any six-year-old have even more fun as well as making it easy to record and share their amazing year with family and friends. With tons of fun activities to try and prompts to jot down day-to-day experiences, this is the perfect place for a six-year-old to record all the awesome things they do throughout the year. From going stargazing to burying a time capsule, making ice cream to writing a poem, it’s great for getting kids outdoors and being active indoors! It has space for doodling, drawing and journaling favorite music, hobbies, games, and sports; ideas for outdoor adventures and family fun times; a place to think about school, friendships and goals for the year; and encouragement for kids to think about what they care about and their place in the world. A great gift for birthdays and other special occasions, My Awesome Year Being 6 is bursting with ideas and inspiration for making awesome memories!
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-7
Length
128 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of being 6, and why?
How did the characters in the book handle their challenges?
Can you think of a time when you felt similar to how the characters did?
What would you do if you were in the same situation as the characters?
How do you think being 6 will be different from being 5?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about turning 6. Listen actively and validate their experiences, connecting them with the characters in the book. Use the story as a foundation to discuss their own aspirations and any concerns they might have about growing up. Highlight the fun aspects of being 6 as explored in the book to build excitement and a positive outlook on reaching this age milestone.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Change
Explanation: The protagonist experiences several new challenges as they turn 6, such as starting school and learning new skills.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to see changes and new experiences as exciting opportunities for growth rather than something to fear.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The book showcases the child taking on more responsibilities like organizing their own birthday party and taking care of a pet.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this by taking small responsibilities at home, like tidying up their room or caring for a family pet, fostering a sense of reliability and independence.
Example Lesson: Value of Friendship
Explanation: Throughout the year, the child makes new friends and learns the importance of sharing, empathy, and teamwork.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to build strong, supportive friendships and teaches them how to cooperate and empathize with others in their day-to-day interactions.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The story includes scenarios where the child needs to solve problems, such as fixing a broken toy or resolving a disagreement with a friend.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to think critically and resolve conflicts in creative, constructive ways in their own lives.
Example Lesson: Celebrating Achievements
Explanation: The child learns to take pride in their personal achievements, big or small, over the year.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to recognize and celebrate their own successes and those of others, boosting their self-esteem and encouraging a positive mindset.