Rowan Tree Stables 2 - Pony Camp Chaos
#2 in Rowan Tree Stables Series
What’s inside...
Join Mia and her friends as they navigate the adventures and challenges of pony camp at the Rowan Tree Stables. From learning how to care for their ponies to solving the mystery of the missing trophy, the campers discover the true meaning of teamwork and friendship.
Discussion points
What was your favorite part about the pony camp and why?
How did the characters solve the problems they encountered at the camp? What would you have done differently?
Which character did you relate to the most and why?
How do you think working together helped the campers at Rowan Tree Stables?
What did you learn about taking care of ponies and would you like to learn more about horses?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine being at a pony camp and ask them to describe a day they would plan.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and ask your child about a time they had to work with others to solve a problem.
After reading the book, encourage your child to draw their favorite pony or scene from the book. Discuss the drawing, focusing on why they chose that particular scene or pony.
Ask your child to think about what responsibilities they believe they would have if they attended a pony camp, and discuss the importance of responsibility in daily life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: Throughout 'Pony Camp Chaos', characters must work together to handle the challenges that arise during their time at pony camp. This cooperation is key to solving problems and ensuring everyone's safety and enjoyment.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson in their interactions at school, during sports, or in group activities, learning the importance of working cohesively with others to achieve common goals.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: The book emphasizes the importance of being responsible, particularly through the characters' duties in taking care of the ponies. These responsibilities include feeding, grooming, and general care, teaching the characters accountability.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand the value of fulfilling their own responsibilities, whether it's homework, chores, or caring for a pet, fostering a sense of accountability and reliability.
Example Lesson: Overcoming Fears
Explanation: Characters in the book face and overcome various fears, whether it’s fear of riding a difficult pony or fear of not fitting in. The story shows them confronting these fears with courage and support from their peers.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to face their own fears and challenges, understanding that courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.
Example Lesson: Respect for Animals
Explanation: The book teaches respect for animals through the gentle and caring handling of ponies by the camp attendees. It showcases how empathy and kindness towards animals is crucial.
Real-World Application: This can be applied in children's everyday life by encouraging respectful and compassionate behavior towards all animals, helping them develop empathy and kindness.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Throughout the narrative, the camp attendees encounter various unexpected situations that require quick thinking and problem-solving skills.
Real-World Application: This can help children in developing critical thinking skills which are essential in academic and personal decision-making processes.