Wizard's Holiday
#7 of 10 in Young Wizards Series
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What’s inside...
Rest and relaxation--that's what Nita thinks she's going to get when she and her partner-wizard Kit go on a wizardly 'cultural exchange' program. But nothing about wizardry--not even vacation--is ever quite that simple!
Discussion points
How do you think the wizards felt when they swapped places for their holiday? What would you feel in a similar situation?
What did the wizards learn from their experiences in new environments? Can you think of a time when you learned something important from being somewhere new?
The book highlights teamwork and cooperation. Why do you think teamwork was important for the wizards? How do you use teamwork in your daily life?
Magic in the book is used to solve problems. If you had magical powers for a day, what problems would you choose to fix and why?
The concept of a 'holiday' for wizards is quite unique. What does a perfect holiday look like for you and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to draw parallels between their own experiences and those of the wizards to deepen comprehension and personal connection.
Discuss the notion of 'magic' as a metaphor for personal strengths and how leveraging our unique abilities can help solve problems.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Understanding and accepting differences
Explanation: In 'Wizard's Holiday', the exchange program between planets highlights the beauty of cultural exchange and learning from others who are different from us.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by embracing diversity in their classrooms or playgrounds, learning from and appreciating their peers from various backgrounds.
Example Lesson: Responsibility and care for the environment
Explanation: The narrative intertwines the protagonists' duty to protect and restore different planets' environments, emphasizing sustainable actions.
Real-World Application: Kids are encouraged to take part in environmental conservation activities such as recycling or planting trees, promoting a healthy respect for nature from a young age.
Example Lesson: The value of teamwork
Explanation: The young wizards must collaborate with each other and with beings from other worlds to solve the problems they encounter, showing that teamwork is often essential to overcoming obstacles.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be reflected in children's lives when they participate in group projects or sports, learning to cooperate and value each individual's contribution to achieving a common goal.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: Throughout the book, characters face various challenges which they must solve using their unique abilities and critical thinking, showcasing the importance of a thoughtful approach to problems.
Real-World Application: Children can use similar critical thinking methods in their studies and in resolving everyday conflicts with peers and family members.
Example Lesson: Empathy and compassion
Explanation: As characters interact with beings from different worlds who are facing difficulties, they learn to understand and empathize with their situations, which helps them to provide meaningful assistance.
Real-World Application: By learning to understand and share the feelings of others, children can build stronger relationships and become more compassionate friends and community members.