Candle Little Lambs Series
Adam and Eve
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Little books for little hands Collectable mini-book series Simple text and adorable illustrations
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
2-4
Length
24 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think Adam and Eve felt when they were in the Garden of Eden?
How do you think the story would change if Adam and Eve made a different choice?
What lessons can we learn about responsibility and choices from Adam and Eve?
Why do you think rules are important, as shown in the story?
How can we apply the lessons from Adam and Eve to our daily lives?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to imagine the setting of the Garden of Eden and describe it in their own words.
Discuss personal experiences where a choice had a big impact, drawing parallels to the story.
Ask your child to consider different outcomes based on different choices to enhance critical thinking.
Highlight the concept of rules and consequences and relate them to household rules.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Responsibility
Explanation: Adam and Eve teaches children about the importance of responsibility through the story of Adam and Eve taking care of the Garden of Eden.
Real-World Application: Children learn that taking care of their belongings and completing their chores are important responsibilities similar to how Adam and Eve cared for the garden.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: The story highlights the consequences of disobedience when Adam and Eve eat the forbidden fruit.
Real-World Application: This can help children understand that their actions have consequences and why it's important to listen to instructions and rules set by parents or guardians.
Example Lesson: Forgiveness
Explanation: Despite their mistakes, the story of Adam and Eve also emphasizes the theme of forgiveness.
Real-World Application: Children can learn the importance of forgiving others who may have wronged them and the value of seeking forgiveness when they make mistakes.
Example Lesson: Curiosity and its limits
Explanation: The story conveys the message about the natural human trait of curiosity, along with understanding boundaries.
Real-World Application: This can teach children to be curious and explore the world around them, but also to recognize and respect the limits and rules that are placed.