by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 17, 2026
Look at the front cover with the class. In it, the characters from the book are making letters to spell the title of the book, “A Family Is a Family Is a Family.” What do students think this illustration means? Are all the letters the same? How does this cover...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 17, 2026
One of the main themes in this book is that all families are different but they also have similarities. Each student in the book describes something special or different about their family but underneath those details the reader sees the similarities. Come together as...
by Emma Davis | Feb 17, 2026
What to Research: Healthy ways children cope with fear, anger or sadness Why talking, drawing, movement, and breathing can help Student Activity: Students create a personal coping plan listing at least five strategies they can use when emotions feel...
by Emma Davis | Feb 17, 2026
What to Research: How communities help people during wars, disasters or emergencies What charities and aid organizations do Why helping others matters Student Activity: Students research one organization that helps people in need. They create an informational...
by Emma Davis | Feb 17, 2026
What to Research: Young people who helped others or spoke up for change Problems they wanted to solve Actions they took Student Activity: Students research one child or teen who made a positive impact. They write a short profile describing the problem, the...
