Taking the Ice 3: Ice Cold Summer
#3 in Taking the Ice Series
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What’s inside...
It's finally summer, and Khalli is excited to dedicate her energy to her skating goals at the rink. She plans to land her Axel and pass the second Skating Skills test with the help of her rink friends. However, when she meets Mila, a new skater with a lot of attitude, everything changes. Mila's presence challenges Khalli's plans and tests her ability to stay focused on her goals. As the school year ends and the struggle intensifies, Khalli faces what may be the coldest summer yet. Will she be able to break the ice with Mila and keep her rink family together?
Discussion points
How do you think the characters felt when they faced challenges during their summer adventures?
What did you learn about teamwork and friendship from the story?
If you were a character in 'Ice Cold Summer,' what would you have done differently?
What were your favorite parts of the book and why?
How do you think the story would change if it was set in winter instead of summer?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, relate personal experiences similar to those in the book, and imagine different scenarios for the characters. Use follow-up questions to delve deeper into their reflections and foster a deeper understanding of the narrative’s themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Perseverance pays off
Explanation: The protagonist faces challenges during summer training but continues to strive for improvement despite obstacles.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of persisting through difficulties, whether in school subjects, sports, or personal goals.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: The characters must work together to achieve team goals during the ice skating competitions, highlighting the power of collaboration.
Real-World Application: This lesson teaches kids to cooperate with peers in group projects or team sports, understanding that collective efforts lead to better outcomes.
Example Lesson: Handling competition healthily
Explanation: The story demonstrates how characters engage in competitions in a respectful and supportive manner, even with rivals.
Real-World Application: Children learn to view competitive scenarios as opportunities for personal growth rather than just winning, promoting sportsmanship.
Example Lesson: Importance of setting goals
Explanation: Characters set specific objectives for their summer training, which helps them stay focused and motivated.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to set achievable goals in their academics or hobbies and work steadily towards them.
Example Lesson: Resilience in the face of failure
Explanation: When characters experience setbacks, they learn from them and adjust their strategies, rather than giving up.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to see failures as learning opportunities and not as a reason to stop trying.