Witcheficent’s Bat Stew
#3 of 3 in KidTime StoryTime Books Series
What’s inside...
Join Witcheficent as she teaches you how to prepare her (in)famously gross Bat Stew recipe.
Discussion points
What do you think Witcheficent feels when she tries to make her bat stew?
How did the characters in the story help each other?
Can you think of a time when you worked together with friends to solve a problem like Witcheficent and her friends?
What would you add to the bat stew if you were Witcheficent?
How do you think the story would change if Witcheficent didn’t have her friends to help her?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about Witcheficent and her adventures, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and friendship.
Ask your child to imagine alternative scenarios in the story, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills.
Relate the characters' experiences to your child’s real-life experiences, enhancing their connection to the story and its morals.
Discuss the importance of helping others and the impact of cooperation, mirroring the themes found in the story.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: In 'Witcheficent’s Bat Stew', Witcheficent works together with her forest friends to gather ingredients. This collaboration is crucial to the success of their stew.
Real-World Application: Children learn the value of cooperation and how working together can help achieve common goals, whether in school projects or family activities.
Example Lesson: Creativity and problem solving
Explanation: The story showcases Witcheficent creatively solving problems when ingredients are hard to find, using substitutes or coming up with new ideas.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to think outside the box and use their imagination to overcome obstacles in everyday situations.
Example Lesson: Respecting differences
Explanation: Witcheficent and her friends are all different types of creatures with unique abilities and traits that contribute to their goal.
Real-World Application: Teaches children to appreciate and embrace individual differences among peers, promoting inclusivity and respect.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: Witcheficent initially makes a mistake in her stew recipe, but instead of giving up, she learns from it and improves.
Real-World Application: Instills the understanding that mistakes are opportunities for learning and growth, not failures.
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Witcheficent takes responsibility for organizing and leading the stew preparation, ensuring every task is completed.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand the importance of taking charge of their duties and being dependable in both personal and communal tasks.