What Is Good and What Is Bad (Grandma's Stories)
Grandma's Stories Series
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A fun children's book for age 4-8, 'What Is Good and What Is Bad?' offers a thoughtful and candid look at self-reflection. This educational rhyming tale reminds children of the power of thinking, analyzing, and realizing that being good always prevails. It highlights the contrast between good and bad actions, illuminates the bright path for young readers, and opens up dialogue about real-life situations. The book also highlights the results of choices and shows how to make adjustments for the better. Additionally, 'Grandma's stories series' are beautifully illustrated books for preschoolers, kindergarteners, and early elementary school students.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-7
Length
40 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What are some things that Grandma considers good? Why do you think they are good?
Can you think of a time when you had to choose between good and bad? What did you choose and why?
How do the characters in the story react to good and bad actions? What does that tell us about them?
What can we learn from the bad choices in the story? How can they help us make better choices?
Tip: Role play these questions
Start the conversation by sharing a personal story where you had to choose between good and bad. This makes the discussion relatable and open. Ask your child how they felt about the choices made by characters in the story and relate them to real-life scenarios. Encourage them to come up with alternative endings based on different choices to enhance critical thinking. Be patient and listen actively to your child’s thoughts and reasons; this promotes a deeper understanding and connection.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding Right from Wrong
Explanation: Through Grandma's various stories, children learn to distinguish good behaviors from bad ones. Each story is crafted to illustrate consequences of actions.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these lessons in real-life situations like sharing with siblings or choosing to tell the truth.
Example Lesson: Empathy and Kindness
Explanation: Grandma's stories often include characters who demonstrate compassion, teaching children the importance of understanding and caring for others.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to be more considerate, helping friends who are sad or supporting family members.
Example Lesson: Resilience and Perseverance
Explanation: In some tales, characters face challenges but overcome them through persistence and bravery, illustrating the rewards of not giving up.
Real-World Application: Kids learn to keep trying in difficult tasks, whether it's learning a new skill at school or resolving conflicts with peers.
Example Lesson: The Value of Honesty
Explanation: Characters in the stories who lie or cheat always face negative outcomes, showing children the importance of honesty.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to be truthful in their daily interactions and understand the impact of honesty in building trust.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Several stories focus on characters who learn to take responsibility for their actions, highlighting the maturity it brings.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand their role in taking care of their belongings, completing homework, or admitting to mistakes.