#27 in Junie B. Jones Series
Junie B First Grader Alohahaha!
What’s inside...
In 'Junie B First Grader Alohahaha!', Junie B.'s family wins a vacation to Hawaii and she is super excited about it. When she gets there, she faces new challenges and makes new friends while learning valuable life lessons about friendship and adaptability.
Character compass
Discussion points
How do you think Junie B. felt when she first arrived in Hawaii? Can you relate to her feelings?
What are some differences and similarities between your school and Junie B.’s school in the story?
Junie B. makes new friends in Hawaii. What qualities do you think make someone a good friend?
Why do you think Junie B. was excited about the trip? What part of her adventure would you have enjoyed the most?
How did Junie B.’s experiences in Hawaii change her by the end of the book? What did she learn?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to describe their favorite parts of the book. Listen attentively and ask follow-up questions to dig deeper into their thoughts.
Relate the story to your child’s experiences by discussing a time when they tried something new or met new people.
Discuss the importance of friendship and what qualities your child appreciates in their friends, drawing parallels to Junie B.’s friendships.
Ask your child to imagine and share what they would do if they were in Junie B.’s place on a trip to Hawaii.
Wrap up the conversation by asking your child what they learned from Junie B.’s adventures and how they can apply these lessons in their own life.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of open-mindedness
Explanation: Junie B. Jones explores new experiences and cultures during her school trip to Hawaii, showing curiosity and willingness to learn about things unfamiliar to her.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to embrace new experiences and diverse cultures, enhancing their social skills and understanding of the world.
Example Lesson: Value of friendship
Explanation: Throughout her adventures, Junie B. values and relies on her friendships, learning to navigate social dynamics and teamwork.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the importance of building and maintaining friendships, which is crucial for emotional and social development.
Example Lesson: Importance of expressing feelings
Explanation: Junie B. expresses her excitement, fears, and frustrations throughout the trip, demonstrating healthy ways to communicate emotions.
Real-World Application: Helps children understand that it's okay to express how they feel and that doing so can help others understand and support them.
Example Lesson: Learning from mistakes
Explanation: Junie B. makes mistakes during her trip but learns from them, illustrating the growth that comes from errors.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to see mistakes as learning opportunities and not as failures, fostering resilience and a growth mindset.