Rainbow Magic: Olympia the Games Fairy: Special
#21 in Special Edition Fairies Series
What’s inside...
Olympia the Games Fairy brings magic and excitement to all kinds of competitions, but when Jack Frost steals her magical objects, it becomes a race against time for Rachel and Kirsty to retrieve them before all sporting events are ruined for everyone! Olympia the Games Fairy needs Rachel and Kirsty's help to make sure that all sporting competitions run smoothly - but Jack Frost is out to ruin all the events! Kirsty and Rachel are on an exciting day out to watch a triathlon - a three-part race where the athletes have to swim, cycle and run. But when the competitors start swimming round in circles, it's clear that all is not well. Olympia the Games Fairy appears and explains that Jack Frost has stolen the three magical items which she needs to make sure the Fairyland Games, which are also on at the moment, run smoothly. Without them, both the human and fairyland games are doomed to chaos!
Discussion points
What qualities do you think make Olympia a good fairy? How can we apply those qualities to our everyday lives?
How do the different characters in the story help each other? Can you think of a time when you helped someone, or someone helped you?
What is the importance of the games in the story? What have you learned about playing and competing with others?
Why do you think teamwork is emphasized in Olympia’s games? How do you feel when you work as part of a team?
If you could create a magical game, what would it look like? What rules would you include?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to reflect on the qualities of Olympia and other characters, relating them to their own experiences and behavior.
Discuss the significance of helping and teamwork as portrayed in the story, and relate it to real-life scenarios that are familiar to your child.
Highlight the fun and excitement of games and friendly competition, and discuss how these activities foster both skills and relationships.
As you go through the questions, ensure you’re actively listening to your child’s responses, showing interest, and gently guiding the conversation to deeper insights.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: Olympia the Games Fairy teaches children about the importance of teamwork through the story's sports competition where characters must work together to succeed.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson in their daily interactions, learning to cooperate in group activities at school or in sports, understanding that collective effort can lead to greater achievements.
Example Lesson: Persistence and Resilience
Explanation: The characters face challenges throughout the games, showing kids that persistence and resilience are key to overcoming obstacles.
Real-World Application: This concept is applicable in a child’s life when they face difficulties in learning new skills or dealing with setbacks in school projects or personal goals.
Example Lesson: Fair Play
Explanation: Olympia promotes fairness in competition, emphasizing that everyone should have an equal opportunity to compete and win.
Real-World Application: Children can integrate this principle in their playtime and competitive activities, learning to engage in a fair and just manner, respecting the rules and the rights of others.
Example Lesson: The Joy of Participation
Explanation: The book conveys that participating in activities and doing one's best is just as important as winning, celebrating the fun in taking part.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to enjoy the process of any activity, be it academic or extracurricular, and value participation over merely winning.