Wicked Witch's Wish (Letterland)
Letterland. Series
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What’s inside...
Letterland Storybooks is a series of 20 entertaining books, each featuring one or more of the Letterland characters. These books are designed to introduce children to the alphabet and aid their initial steps in reading and writing. Each character helps children understand the sound and shape of letters through engaging adventures.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think the witch wishes for and why?
How do the other characters react to the witch's wish?
Can you think of a time when you wanted something really badly? How did you feel?
What would you do if you had magical powers like the witch?
How does the story change the way you think about witches?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the witch's actions and desires.
Discuss the moral of the story and what your child can learn from the witch's experiences.
Use the witch's wishes as a talking point to discuss the importance of kindness and understanding towards others.
Reinforce vocabulary and comprehension by asking your child to summarize key parts of the story in their own words.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of kindness
Explanation: In 'Wicked Witch's Wish,' the Witch learns that being kind to others brings her happiness and friends.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by sharing and being helpful to their peers, which fosters a positive social environment.
Example Lesson: The value of perseverance
Explanation: Throughout the story, the Witch faces challenges but continues to try to improve, showing resilience.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to keep trying in the face of difficulties, whether in their studies, sports, or relationships.
Example Lesson: Understanding differences
Explanation: The Witch interacts with various characters who are different from her, teaching her to appreciate and embrace diversity.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to respect and celebrate differences among their classmates and in their community.
Example Lesson: The power of positive thinking
Explanation: The Witch discovers that a positive attitude can lead to better outcomes than negativity.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to approach challenges with optimism and to see setbacks as opportunities to learn.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: As the Witch experiments with being nicer, she makes mistakes but learns from them, which leads to her growth.
Real-World Application: Kids can understand that mistakes are part of learning and that they should not be afraid to try new things.