Teachers / Parents

In  this story, Liam has moved to a new home. Attending a new school and hoping to make new friends. Liam's new environment has created anxiety for him and uncertainty towards his future. The Mystery Puzzle suddenly appears to help Liam realize that these conditions will work out and guides him in making his own decisions creating a path of understanding and acceptance.

The printables include a worksheet that tests the child's comprehension and an understanding of how Liam was able to address some of his concerns. The hidden word worksheet will help with spelling and recollection of how the words are used in the story.

Stimulating questions to ask before reading the story-

Ask the students if they have had experience moving to a new neighborhood, a new school, or a desire to meet new friends? What type of feelings did this create for them? How would they suggest dealing with these issues?

Celeste lives with her mother and spends the summer holidays with her father by the seashore. This summer is a little different because her father has invited a friend. Feelings of jealousy and anxiety start to arise when Celeste thinks her father is being pulled away.
 

Suddenly,  The Mystery Puzzle appears on her bedroom dresser to help guide her in making good choices towards the changes happening in her life.  As the  Mystery Puzzle slowly builds its picture puzzle, Celeste gains confidence and extends kindness towards a new friend.  

The printables include a worksheet that tests the child's comprehension of the story and an understanding of how Celeste could address her frustrations. The hidden word worksheet will assist with spelling and remembering how the words are used in the story. 

Stimulating questions to ask before reading the story-

Ask the students if they have ever been jealous of others' time, with their parents, siblings, or friends? Why would they be upset or annoyed by this? How would they suggest getting over these feelings?

Easton has an idea about what he wants to do when he grows up, but he is unsure how to achieve his goal? Suddenly, The Mystery Puzzle appears on his nightstand and gives a picture clue to help him boost his courage. 

The printables include a worksheet that tests the child's comprehension of the story and an understanding of how Easton could feel more confident of achieving his dreams. The hidden word worksheet will assist with spelling and remembering how the words are used in the story. 

Stimulating questions to ask before reading the story-

Ask the students if they have thought about what career they might want to pursue when they get older? What do they believe they would need to do to reach this goal? What obstacles might they encounter? Think about what you might do to overcome these obstacles?

Cassie tells her twin sister Carrie that she isn't happy about going on the family adventure to the Lagoon for the weekend. Something is bothering Cassie about spending time closer to the water. Even after her family shares solutions to help her overcome her wish not to go, Cassie still has concerns. Until The Mystery Puzzle visits and helps Cassie with a puzzle piece picture that might help change her mind. 

The printables include a worksheet that tests the child's comprehension of the story and an understanding of how Cassie could address her frustrations. The hidden word worksheet will assist with spelling and remembering how the words are used in the story. 

Before reading the story-

Have you ever been nervous or frightened of an activity? Were you more worried about your safety or peer pressure? How would you suggest solving this issue?