In a magical land where fairies and trolls live together, there’s a special place called Flying Fairy School. It’s not just about learning magic; it’s about going on fun adventures that teach us important things like working together, solving problems, and appreciating how everyone is different.
One day, Mrs. Sparklenose, the teacher, tells the students about a field trip to a place called Colonial Trolliamsburg. Abby, Blogg, and Gonnigan are super excited! They can’t wait to play troll games, listen to troll stories, and enjoy troll music. This trip helps them learn about the trolls’ culture and why it’s important to understand and appreciate different backgrounds.
On their way to Trolliamsburg, the class meets a Bridge Troll who gives them a riddle: “What has one line down and one line across, and you need it to tickle, tie, and toss?” The students have to think hard and work together to solve it. Abby suggests using their “twinkle think” skills, which means using their imagination to solve problems.
With Spot’s help, the class figures out that the answer to the riddle is the letter “T.” This letter starts the words tickle, tie, and toss. This teaches them how important letters and words are in talking and learning. Sometimes, the simplest answers are the best!
When they arrive in Trolliamsburg, a Merchant Troll asks them to guess how many trolls it takes to make an earwax candle. This is called estimation, which is a way to make a good guess. Gonnigan and Abby take turns guessing, showing how estimation is about making smart guesses by looking and thinking.
Estimation is a useful skill that helps us make quick decisions when we don’t need exact answers. It’s important for things like cooking or shopping and helps us think carefully.
The adventure continues with a show by Garfunkel the Griffin. But Garfunkel’s loud screeches are too much for the audience. The Showman Troll says only a troll can whisper “nap time” to calm Garfunkel. This shows how important it is to know our strengths and work as a team.
Blogg, who is part troll and part fairy, is unsure about using his special abilities. Mrs. Sparklenose encourages him by saying, “Sometimes, differences make the difference.” This teaches us that being unique is great and can help us succeed.
When Blogg calms Garfunkel, everyone cheers for him, celebrating his special mix of troll and fairy. This moment reminds us that our differences make us strong and special.
Flying Fairy School teaches magic and important life lessons about solving problems, estimating, and being proud of who we are. Through their adventures, the students learn that working together and being creative help them overcome challenges, making their magical education truly special.
