What If My Snot Glowed in the Dark?
#2 in What If Series
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What’s inside...
This whimsical tale follows the adventures of a young child who discovers one night that their snot glows in the dark. This unique ability leads them on an unexpected journey filled with humorous and heartwarming moments, as they learn to embrace their uniqueness and discover the true meaning of friendship and self-acceptance.
Discussion points
What do you think it would be like if your snot really glowed in the dark?
How do you think the characters felt when they discovered glowing snot?
Can you imagine other unusual things that could happen to the characters?
Why is it important to ask questions and be curious, just like the characters in the book?
How would you solve a problem if you were in a similar strange situation?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to make the story come alive, changing your voice for different characters and situations to spark your child’s imagination.
Pause after reading exciting or humorous parts and ask your child how they feel about it, encouraging them to express their thoughts and feelings.
Relate the book’s themes to your child’s experiences, such as discussing times when they felt curious or found something unexpected.
After reading, encourage your child to draw or write about another bizarre scenario, enhancing their creativity and understanding of the story’s theme.
Ask your child to predict what could happen next if the story continued, which helps develop their reasoning and predictive skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity and Exploration
Explanation: The book encourages children to wonder about the world around them by exploring quirky questions like glowing snot, sparking their natural curiosity.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children to question how and why things happen, which is a foundational skill in scientific learning and critical thinking.
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: Through imaginative scenarios, the book inspires children to think creatively and envision possibilities beyond the ordinary.
Real-World Application: Encouraging creativity supports problem-solving skills and can be applied in art projects, storytelling, or any activity that requires thinking outside the box.
Example Lesson: Understanding and Accepting Differences
Explanation: The story uses the unique idea of glowing snot to show that being different can be interesting and enlightening rather than something negative.
Real-World Application: This lesson is crucial for social interactions, teaching children to be open and accepting of others who may seem different from them.