PARENT'S GUIDE
October's Very Odd is our first spooky Halloween series for kids! It features beloved characters from past episodes, "Nosey" Natalia and "Tattle Tale" Tanveer. Whether you and your child have listened in the past or you're new (hello and welcome!) this guide will help you navigate themes and lessons, designed to entertain and educate children about important life skills.
Series Themes
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Friendship: Episodes emphasize the importance of building and maintaining positive relationships while creating space for new ones.
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Bravery: Characters face fears and overcome challenges, teaching kids about courage.
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Stranger Danger: The storyline explores interactions with unfamiliar people who may at first seem trustworthy.
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Gift Safety: Lessons on being cautious about accepting items from strangers.
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Open Communication: Encouraging kids to talk to parents, even in difficult situations where they feel like they might get into trouble.
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Caring Adults: Knowing which adults are safe to open up to and ask for help.
How to Use This Series
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Listen Together: Share these stories with your child to foster discussion.
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Ask Questions: Engage your child by asking about characters' choices and actions.
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Relate to Real Life: Help your child connect story scenarios to real-world situations.
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Practice Role-Playing: Act out scenarios to reinforce lessons in a fun, interactive way.
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Have fun and get creative with our downloadable worksheets to keep your imagination flowing even after the episode ends.
Addressing Sensitive Topics
Our series touches on important safety issues. Here's how to approach them:
Stranger Danger - Discuss the difference between safe strangers and potential threats. Emphasize trusting instincts and seeking help when uncomfortable.
Gift Safety - Teach children to always consult an adult before accepting anything from someone they don't know well.
Communication with Parents - Stress that honesty is always the best policy, even when mistakes are made. Create an open environment where your child feels safe sharing concerns.
Balancing Fun and Safety
While our series addresses serious topics, it's designed to be entertaining and not fear-inducing. Use episodes as a springboard for ongoing conversations about safety and good decision-making.
Conclusion:
We hope this series provides both fun and valuable life lessons for your child. Remember, YOU are their best teacher.
Happy listening!
To get a glimpse of the stories before listening with little ones, you can read them here.
Sneak Peek at Reflection Questions:
Episode 1
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Before the competition, Karr went for a walk and practiced mindfulness, do you know what mindfulness means?
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Tia, Tanveer, Karr and Natalia went to the arcade to get their minds off of not making it to the final round of the Science Exhibition. What things can you do to make yourself feel better when you're sad or disappointed?
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Why do you think that the friends believed they could trust Hezzy (the teenager with the digipets)? Afterall… he was a stranger
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How do you know who to trust?
Episode 2
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If you had one secret spy super power, what would it be and why?
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When Tia was sad and crying about Karr, Tanveer and Natalia didn’t know what to do. What things can you do to make your friends feel better when they’re upset?
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At the end of the episode, the kids found out that Hezzy’s secret lair was on the train tracks, scary. Why do you think the kids never told their parents or asked them for help?
Episode 3
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Tia, Tanveer, and Natalia were very brave in their mission to save Karr. What do you think it means to be brave?
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Why do you think that Hezekiah wanted to stay a kid forever?
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What was your favourite part of the story and why?
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