The Magical Life of The Christmas Fairy
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Floof loves being the Fairy on top of the Christmas tree, but she also has other work she does throughout the year. Read all about the friends she makes and the jobs she does that help others in so many different ways.
Age
5-8
Length
38 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think makes the Christmas Fairy's life magical?
How did the Christmas Fairy help the characters in the story?
What would you do if you met the Christmas Fairy?
How do you think the Christmas Fairy feels about spreading joy during Christmas?
What is one thing you would ask the Christmas Fairy if you could?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine their own magical abilities, similar to those of the Christmas Fairy, and discuss how they would use them.
Ask your child to describe their favorite part of the book and why it stood out to them, which helps in understanding their emotional and cognitive reactions to the story.
Discuss the theme of giving and kindness with your child, relating it to their own experiences of sharing and caring during the holiday season.
After reading, engage your child in a creative activity like drawing scenes from the book, which helps reinforce the themes and enhances memory retention.
Suggest your child to think about how the story would change if it was set in a different season or holiday, encouraging creative thinking and perspective-taking.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness
Explanation: The Christmas Fairy helps animals in need throughout her journey, showcasing acts of kindness without expecting anything in return.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to help their friends or family members, sharing and being kind without expecting rewards.
Example Lesson: The value of perseverance
Explanation: The Christmas Fairy faces several challenges but never gives up on her quest to spread Christmas joy.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of persisting through difficulties whether it be in school tasks or in learning new skills.
Example Lesson: The joy of giving
Explanation: The Christmas Fairy gains happiness by giving and sharing with others, emphasizing that joy comes from making others happy.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to share their toys, make gifts, or do acts of service, understanding that giving can be as rewarding as receiving.
Example Lesson: Respecting differences
Explanation: Throughout her adventures, the Christmas Fairy meets various characters who are different from her, teaching her to respect and celebrate these differences.
Real-World Application: This can help children appreciate the diversity in their classrooms and communities, promoting inclusivity.