The Crayons Trick or Treat
#3 of 2 in Crayons Series
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What’s inside...
The crayons are blowing off their wrappers and going on strike again. This time they have their silly, fun and adventure-filled moments on Halloween night. It's all treats and no tricks for the crayons in this special Halloween tale. The hilarious crayons from the #1 New York Times bestselling The Day The Crayons Quit are ready to celebrate Halloween! The Crayons want to go trick-or-treating, but they're not sure what to say! In a humorous Halloween story, Purple Crayon teaches the rest of the crayon box the magic words to say when they ring their neighbors' doorbells. (Hint: It's NOT Boo!)
Discussion points
What was your favorite part of the crayons' adventure and why?
How do you think the crayons felt when they were choosing their costumes?
If you could give advice to any of the crayons for next Halloween, what would it be?
Can you think of a time you worked together with friends to solve a problem like the crayons did?
How would you decorate your crayon box for Halloween?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts about each crayon's choices and actions to gain insight into their understanding of the story.
Ask your child to describe the emotions of different crayons throughout the book, enhancing their emotional intelligence.
Suggest that your child draws or crafts their favorite scene or crayon from the book. This can help reinforce the story and spark creativity.
Relate the teamwork shown by the crayons to real-life examples of collaboration in your family or your child’s experiences, emphasizing the value of working together.
Discuss the different costumes the crayons wore and ask your child what costume they might choose for each crayon, nurturing decision-making skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of teamwork
Explanation: In the story, the crayons must work together to organize a successful trick-or-treat outing. Each crayon uses its unique abilities to contribute to the adventure.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of cooperating and combining strengths with others to achieve a common goal, which can be applied in school projects or sports teams.
Example Lesson: Creativity and problem-solving
Explanation: The Crayons face various challenges on their trick-or-treat journey, which they overcome by thinking creatively.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to think outside the box and find innovative solutions to obstacles they encounter in their daily life, whether it's crafting a project or resolving a simple conflict.
Example Lesson: Respecting differences
Explanation: Each crayon has a different color and personality, and they learn to appreciate and utilize their differences during trick-or-treating.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand and embrace diversity among their peers, promoting an inclusive environment at school and in their community.
Example Lesson: The joy of sharing
Explanation: After collecting treats, the crayons share their goodies equally among themselves.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the happiness that comes from sharing their possessions or experiences with others, reinforcing positive social behaviors.