Swings On Strike: A Funny, Rhyming, Read Aloud Kid's Book For Preschool, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, or Early Readers
#3 of 20 in On Strike Series
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Swings on Strike, the third installment in Jennifer Jones' #1 best-selling series On Strike, offers children a hilarious and insightful perspective on playground swings. With rhyming text, it's a perfect read-aloud book for any day of school, teaching respect and responsibility for school equipment. The swings have had enough of being mishandled and express their feelings in a humorous way. This book is ideal for a good laugh, nighttime snuggle, or as a gift for a favorite teacher.
Discussion points
What would you do if your favorite playground equipment went on strike?
How do you think the swings felt when they decided to stop swinging?
Can you think of any other ways the children could have solved the problem with the swings?
What did you learn about teamwork from this story?
If you could talk to the swings, what would you say to them?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in the story. Ask them how they would feel and react if their favorite swing or slide stopped working.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and problem-solving. Highlight how the characters in the book come together to resolve their issue.
After reading, encourage your child to draw a picture of their favorite scene from the book. Discuss why they chose that particular scene.
Use different voices for the characters when reading aloud to make the story more engaging and entertaining for your child.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next if the story continued. This encourages creative thinking and engagement with the storyline.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Teamwork and Cooperation
Explanation: In 'Swings On Strike', the playground equipment decides to go on strike, prompting the characters to work together to resolve the situation.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by participating in group activities where cooperation is required, learning to value everyone's contributions.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: The story portrays the swings and other characters brainstorming ideas to end the strike, demonstrating the importance of thinking creatively to solve problems.
Real-World Application: Kids can draw on this lesson when they encounter challenges in school projects or disagreements with peers, thinking critically to find solutions.
Example Lesson: Importance of Communication
Explanation: Throughout the book, effective communication plays a key role in resolving the conflict among the playground characters.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to express their thoughts and feelings clearly in everyday interactions, enhancing their interpersonal relationships and conflict resolution skills.
Example Lesson: Respect for Different Perspectives
Explanation: The swings and the children see the strike from different viewpoints. Understanding each side was crucial in resolving the issue.
Real-World Application: Children learn to respect diverse opinions and viewpoints, helping them cultivate empathy and understanding in diverse social settings.