Making a Way
#3 of 6 in Adventures in His Story Series
What’s inside...
Making a Way is Book 3 of a new children's chapter book series for kids ages 6-9. The story follows twins Tommy and Janie as they travel back in time to the Promised Land and the pyramids of Egypt after a flood. As God starts a people for Himself and they grow into a nation, they soon find themselves trapped in slavery. As God makes a miraculous way out for them, the twins get caught in the middle of the escape. Will the twins get away from Pharaoh and his army, or will they be captured?
Discussion points
What did you think about how the main character solved their problem? What would you have done in their place?
How do you think the story would have changed if the main character had made a different choice at the key moment?
What parts of the story made you feel happy, sad, or excited? Why?
Can you think of a time when you had to make a difficult decision like the character in the book? What did you do?
How do you think the character felt at the end of the story? What makes you think that?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a calm and curious tone to encourage open dialogue. Show genuine interest in their thoughts and feelings about the story.
Point out specific moments in the book to discuss how various scenarios might apply to the child's own life experiences.
After discussing a question, share your own thoughts to demonstrate mutual exchange and deepen the conversation.
Encourage the child to draw or write about their favorite part as a way to extend the conversation beyond initial reading.
Revisit the story after some days and ask if they might answer any of the questions differently—emphasizing that thoughts and feelings can change, and that's okay.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Resilience in overcoming obstacles
Explanation: In 'Making a Way,' the protagonist faces various challenges but uses creativity and determination to navigate through them.
Real-World Application: Children can use this lesson to tackle their own challenges, whether it's solving a difficult puzzle or making new friends at school.
Example Lesson: Importance of teamwork
Explanation: The story highlights characters working together to solve problems, emphasizing that collaboration can lead to success.
Real-World Application: Kids can apply this in group activities or team sports, learning to value each member's contribution and work cooperatively.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: Characters in the book show compassion towards each other's situations, teaching the reader about the importance of empathy.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be considerate and supportive of their peers’ feelings and perspectives in real-life interactions.
Example Lesson: Creativity as a problem-solving tool
Explanation: Throughout the book, the protagonist uses creative solutions to bypass difficulties, promoting out-of-the-box thinking.
Real-World Application: Children are inspired to use their imagination to approach tasks and problems in innovative ways, both academically and in play.
Example Lesson: Perseverance pays off
Explanation: The story conveys that persisting through difficulties, despite setbacks, leads to achievement.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the value of persistence in tasks such as learning a new skill or completing school projects.