Wednesday
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About the Story: The middle day of the week explains why it should be everyone's favorite. I am Wednesday and I have to say, I should be everyone's favorite day.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-8
Length
26 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Wednesday feels about her adventures?
What would you have done if you were in Wednesday's place during her journey?
Can you think of a time when you felt similar to Wednesday?
What is the most important lesson Wednesday learned?
How do you think the story would change if it happened on another day of the week?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to bring the characters to life, changing your tone and volume to match the emotions and actions in the story.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next at various points in the story to encourage active thinking and engagement.
After reading, relate the story to your child’s personal experiences to deepen their connection and understanding of the themes.
Encourage your child to draw or write about a favorite scene or character to foster creativity and reinforce comprehension.
Discuss the moral of the story and how it can be applied in real-life scenarios, helping your child to integrate lessons beyond the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding the value of patience
Explanation: In 'Wednesday', the protagonist waits for a significant event, showing how patience is crucial in achieving desired outcomes.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding the importance of waiting their turn or for special events, helping them develop patience in day-to-day activities.
Example Lesson: Importance of friendship
Explanation: The story illustrates how friendships can provide support and joy, even in mundane or challenging times.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of building and maintaining friendships, which can provide emotional support and enrich their lives.
Example Lesson: The concept of days of the week
Explanation: Through the narrative structure centered around a weekday, 'Wednesday', the book introduces young readers to the basic concept of days of the week and their sequence.
Real-World Application: Children will be able to relate this conceptual understanding to their routine, helping them grasp the flow of weekdays and weekends.
Example Lesson: Handling disappointment
Explanation: The protagonist faces a setback that is dealt with constructively, portraying how to handle disappointment gracefully.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to cope with small disappointments, such as a canceled playdate or a rainy day that changes their plans, in a healthy manner.