Definition:

to be amazed at and/or curious about something that is pleasantly unexpected, beautiful, or  mysterious. 

In short:

Curiosity sparks endless discovery. 

Summary:
When Heather was a little girl she’d walk out the door with her flashlight, and visit a magical place called “Wonder Rock,” hoping she’d have a special adventure there. One day, her wish is granted when a space ship lands and a friendly alien appears. Heather and the alien become pals, share pictures about their planetary homes, and leave together on the spaceship. Eventually, she decides to return home because she realizes that her family misses her. As a grownup, she goes back to “Wonder Rock” hoping to reencounter her alien friend and the spaceship. Eventually her wish is granted - Heather, now an old woman, leaves her planet once again, only to discover that she misses her family and her true home on earth. 

Lesson Objectives: 

1. Students are introduced to the phrase, “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” They discuss this as a theme of “Wonder Rock”, especially how Heather finally realizes how special her life is on earth because of the love she shares with her family. 

Guiding Questions: 

1. What does Heather do when she leaves her home with a flashlight? 
2. Why do you think Heather wants to leave earth and board the spaceship? 
3. What makes Heather decide to leave the spaceship and come back to earth? 
4. Do you think Heather loves her family? Why or why not? 
5. When Heather is an old woman what does she wish for? 
6. Is she happy when she gets her wish? Why or why not? 
7. What does Heather care about more, adventures with her alien friend in outer space, or her family? Why? 
8. What do you think this expression means: “the grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” If you don’t know, ask someone. 
9. Can you remember a time when you thought something or someone would make you happier but that didn’t happen? 
10. What do you like the most about your family?