Welcome to When Life Gives You Lemons… (Change is Part of Life). In this course, we’ll explore books and movies that address managing change and life’s ups and downs. By examining how characters handle challenges, we can build our own toolkit for navigating life.
Think about a favorite book or movie from your childhood (ask your whānau). What did the characters learn about themselves during tough times? We may analyse a PG-13 Aotearoa/New Zealand film; if so, parental permission will be requested, or an alternative movie will be shown.
You’ll be expected to engage in discussions and share your thoughts. Those who actively participate will get the most out of this course. By the end, you’ll write and illustrate a short story using a digital tool like Canva.
Please bring a 1B5 book and access to a device when needed. You’ll also need to bring a couple of books (age 5+) that you and your whānau feel offer valuable lessons about handling challenges. For example, we loved Thomas the Tank Engine, who navigated tricky friendship issues.