Synopsis "Discussion Aid to: Circus Summer (in English)"
This is a Discussion Aid for the original story: Circus Summer, by Anne Marie Girolami. In the story, Circus Summer, guidance from Billy's parents and various mentors of all ages help Billy navigate his way around the circus. This discussion aid does the same thing. It is filled with fun facts and questions to help teachers, mentors, and parents guide their children through the life lessons and nuances of Billy's story. These types of discussions are meant to start interactive dialogues with and among the young readers. Children will be able to experience various situations and emotions in the safety of their imagination. With the guidance of their parents and teachers, children will be given the opportunity to discuss emotions and develop and practice decision-making techniques. They will also have the ability to see and feel the consequences that come from both good and bad decisions. With the help of the discussion aid, parents can discuss important feelings and issues with their children in a non-threatening manner. When family issues do arise, both the parents and children have practiced proven and trusted techniques that will facilitate better resolutions to whatever problems they encounter. Our goal is to develop self-confidence in our readers, and at the same time encourage empathy, support, and emotional understanding for those around them. By incorporating the number of issues, emotions, and decision-making examples, our story and this discussion aid can help children - and parents - manage stress better because each will become confident in their abilities to make decisions and manage their emotions. Without these techniques, both the children and parent can become paralyzed by one isolated incident, not understanding that life is a mixture of good days and bad days and that... Tomorrow is another day, another adventure, and another chance to do better
