A Dee and Maya Halloween
#3 in Dee and Maya Adventures Series
What’s inside...
Dee has invited Maya and all their friends to a costume party on Halloween night. Since it's also a surprise costume party, Dee and Maya must wait until Halloween to see what their friends have chosen to be. Discover the silly surprises awaiting them in, A Dee and Maya Halloween.
Discussion points
What was your favorite part about Dee and Maya's Halloween adventure?
How do you think Dee and Maya felt when they encountered something scary?
What would you have done if you were in Dee and Maya’s place during their Halloween journey?
Can you think of a time when you were brave like Dee and Maya?
What are some ways Dee and Maya helped each other in the story?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the story, affirming their feelings and viewpoints to make them feel heard.
Relate the experiences of Dee and Maya to your child’s own experiences, such as discussing a time when your child felt brave or scared.
Ask your child to imagine alternative endings or different scenarios within the story to foster creativity and critical thinking.
Discuss the importance of friendship and teamwork, as shown by Dee and Maya, and relate it to your child’s interactions with their friends.
Encourage your child to draw or act out their favorite scene. This can help deepen their understanding and make the discussion more interactive and fun.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The value of friendship
Explanation: In 'A Dee and Maya Halloween,' the story centers around Dee and Maya navigating the challenges of Halloween together, showing how they support and look out for each other.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of being a good friend in daily life, demonstrating support and compassion in their interactions with peers.
Example Lesson: Courage in facing fears
Explanation: Throughout the Halloween adventures, Dee and Maya encounter situations that are spooky and initially frightening, but they learn to overcome their fears with bravery.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to face their own fears, whether it’s trying something new or dealing with everyday challenges, showing them that bravery can lead to positive outcomes.
Example Lesson: Creativity and imagination
Explanation: The book highlights the creative costumes and decorations of Halloween, encouraging Dee and Maya to use their imagination to enjoy and solve problems.
Real-World Application: Kids are inspired to use their creativity not just in play, but in problem-solving and expressing themselves in various aspects of life.
Example Lesson: Understanding and respecting differences
Explanation: Dee and Maya experience the diverse ways that Halloween is celebrated by their friends, learning to appreciate and respect cultural and personal differences.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children understand that everyone is unique and that diversity should be celebrated, fostering inclusiveness in their everyday interactions.