Snickers Lost and Found
What’s inside...
Teach your kids the importance of boundaries and obedience with this new Snickers adventure! Snickers and his friends are clearing bramble bushes on the edge of Farmer Ed’s farm. Farmer Ed has set boundary lines for the goats and have told them not to go into the woods. Snickers’ curiosity makes him wonder what could be in the woods. Is there something amazing in there that he’s missing out on? Does the farmer have his best in mind or is he keeping him from something fun and exciting? Find out how Snickers learns the importance of obedience and trusting the boundary lines his farmer sets!
Discussion points
How do you think Snickers felt when he was lost? What would you do if you were in his place?
What helped Snickers find his way back home? Can you think of a time you helped someone?
Why is it important to have friends and family to help us when we're in trouble?
What did you learn from Snickers' adventure?
If you could give Snickers one piece of advice at the beginning of the story, what would it be?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start by asking your child how they felt about the story and Snickers’ adventure, to gauge their emotional connection to the narrative.
Use the key questions to guide a deeper conversation that encourages critical thinking and emotional understanding.
Encourage your child to draw parallels between Snickers’ experiences and their own experiences, which can help them relate more deeply to the story.
Highlight the morals of the story and discuss how the lessons learned could be applied in their daily life, reinforcing the values taught.
End the discussion by asking your child if they would like to hear more stories like this, ensuring continuous engagement with similar themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: In the story, the main character takes ownership of finding Snickers when he goes missing, demonstrating responsible behavior.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of being responsible for their pets and belongings, understanding that their actions impact others.
Example Lesson: Problem-Solving
Explanation: The journey to find Snickers presents various challenges, which the characters overcome by thinking critically and creatively.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to apply problem-solving skills in their daily challenges, from resolving conflicts with peers to completing school tasks.
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Characters in the book show concern for Snickers's well-being, highlighting the theme of empathy.
Real-World Application: Kids are inspired to understand and share the feelings of others, fostering better interpersonal relationships and compassion.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Despite obstacles, the characters persist in their quest to find Snickers, showcasing determination.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of persistence in achieving goals, regardless of the difficulties they might face.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The search for Snickers becomes a community effort, illustrating how teamwork can lead to success.
Real-World Application: Children learn that collaborating with others can make daunting tasks more manageable and often more successful.