Santa's Underwear
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What’s inside...
It's Christmas Eve and Santa is busy getting gussied up for the big night. But when he goes to put on his warm, cozy (holey, ragged) Christmas underwear, they're nowhere to be found! With undies for every occasion, he tries on the rest of his collection. But nothing is quite right. Just when he's about to give up he find a surprise from his considerate team of reindeer.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
3-6
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Santa does to prepare for his big night delivering gifts?
Why do you think Santa's underwear is important for his journey?
How do you think Santa felt when he couldn’t find his special Christmas Eve underwear?
Can you think of a time when something special of yours was missing? How did you feel?
What would you design on a pair of underwear for Santa if you could?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, relating to Santa’s emotions and experiences.
Use humor to make the conversation light and enjoyable, especially focusing on the quirky subject of Santa’s underwear.
Ask your child to imagine and describe their own special holiday clothing, enhancing their creativity and connection to the story.
Link the story to your child’s own experiences with misplacing important items, encouraging empathy and understanding towards Santa’s situation.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of being prepared
Explanation: In the story, Santa is unable to find his special Christmas Eve underwear, showcasing the importance of being prepared for big events.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to organize and prepare their belongings ahead of important days like school events or family outings.
Example Lesson: Creativity in problem-solving
Explanation: Santa considers different types of underwear to replace his missing special pair, demonstrating creative thinking when faced with a problem.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to think creatively when they face obstacles or challenges, be it in their games or schoolwork.
Example Lesson: Embracing humor in daily life
Explanation: The entire premise of Santa needing specific underwear for Christmas Eve is treated with humor, teaching children the value of laughter and light-heartedness.
Real-World Application: This can help children develop a sense of humor, making everyday situations more enjoyable and less stressful.
Example Lesson: The spirit of holiday traditions
Explanation: Santa's search for his special underwear is a unique holiday tradition in the story, highlighting the fun and excitement surrounding festive customs.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and look forward to family traditions during holidays, understanding their significance and joyous nature.
Example Lesson: Acceptance of unexpected changes
Explanation: Santa ultimately finds a creative solution and accepts a different pair of underwear, teaching flexibility and acceptance when things don’t go as planned.
Real-World Application: This can help children adapt to changes and unexpected situations in life, maintaining positivity and resilience.