Seasons Change with Seasons
What’s inside...
Boram is back! While going through kindergarten, she continues to share a medley of Korean dishes to celebrate holidays and spread joy. Follow Boram as she enjoys heart-warming meals with different tastes and meanings! Though the flavors she relishes change every month, she’s always surrounded by those she loves. All profits will be donated to United World Schools, an international education charity devoted to improve, through education, life opportunities for some of the world's poorest children living in remote and marginalized communities. The charity is working to make education inclusive, develop primary schools in areas without access to education, train teachers, and more. All information was derived from their official website.
Age
3-18
Length
28 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What did you notice about the trees and animals as the seasons changed in the book?
Which season did you like the most in the story and why?
How do you think the characters felt when the seasons changed?
Can you think of a time when you experienced something similar to what the characters did in a new season?
What would you like to do during each season after reading about the characters' activities?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to relate their own experiences with the changing seasons just like the characters in the book. Ask them about their favorite seasonal activities and what they look forward to in each season. Use descriptive language from the book to build their vocabulary and help them describe their thoughts and feelings about each season vividly.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Embracing Change
Explanation: Through the journey of the characters experiencing different seasons, children learn that change is a natural and beautiful part of life.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this understanding by adapting to new situations such as moving to a new school or the birth of a sibling, viewing these changes positively.
Example Lesson: Importance of Patience
Explanation: As characters wait for seasons to change, from cold winters to blooming springs, the story teaches children the value of patience.
Real-World Application: Kids can practice patience in real life by waiting their turn during games or for special occasions like birthdays.
Example Lesson: Observation Skills
Explanation: Characters in the book observe changes in the environment with each season, enhancing children's attention to detail.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to observe and appreciate small changes in their surroundings, whether it’s noticing changes in the weather or changes in their growth.
Example Lesson: Accepting Differences
Explanation: The variety of seasons introduces children to the concept that differences make the world beautiful and diverse.
Real-World Application: This lesson helps children appreciate diversity among people and environments, promoting inclusivity and empathy towards others.
Example Lesson: Cycle of Life
Explanation: The recurring cycle of seasons metaphorically represents the life cycle, teaching children about the concepts of birth, growth, death, and rebirth.
Real-World Application: Understanding this cycle can help children cope with loss and understand the nature of life events, creating a foundational perception of life’s continuity.