My Soccer Mom From Mars (GB) (All Aboard Reading)
All Aboard Reading Series
What’s inside...
Sometimes Ryan is so busy worrying about how his mom will embarrass him during his soccer game that he messes up his game.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-9
Length
48 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes the soccer mom from Mars different from other moms? How would you feel if your mom had similar traits?
How does the story show the importance of understanding and accepting people's differences?
If you had a friend from Mars, what activities would you do together? How would you make them feel welcome?
Can you think of a time when you felt different from others? How did you handle that situation?
What is the most exciting part of the story for you? Why do you think it felt exciting?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the book’s characters and plot. Listen actively and validate their opinions, which fosters an open and comfortable conversation. Use examples from the story to discuss broader themes like diversity, acceptance, and friendship. Highlighting these aspects can help deepen your child's understanding and appreciation of the values conveyed. Encourage creativity by asking your child to imagine their own interplanetary friendship, which can make the discussion more engaging and relatable.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing uniqueness
Explanation: The character's mom is from Mars, which underscores the theme of accepting and celebrating differences in others.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to appreciate diverse cultures and backgrounds in their classmates and community members.
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: The plot involves a soccer game, emphasizing the necessity of working together and supporting each other to achieve common goals.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this to group projects in school or collaborating with peers in sports and other activities.
Example Lesson: Value of imagination
Explanation: The fantastical element of a parent being from Mars encourages creativity and thinking outside the box.
Real-World Application: This can inspire children to engage in creative play, storytelling, or artistic expressions in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Adapting to new situations
Explanation: Having a 'Soccer Mom from Mars' puts the child in unique scenarios, teaching adaptability and resilience.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these skills when facing new or unexpected situations in school or social settings.
Example Lesson: Building confidence
Explanation: Through interactions and challenges faced in the story, the child learns to trust in their own abilities.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to take on new challenges with confidence, whether in academics, sports, or personal hobbies.