by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 17, 2026
Come together as a class and examine the opening pages of the book. Read the text aloud. Which character is speaking? How does this character feel at first about the class assignment to discuss one’s family? How do students think she feels by the end of the book? Why...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 17, 2026
Families come in all shapes and sizes, but there is one thing they all have in common. What do students think that one thing might be?
by Emma Davis | Feb 17, 2026
What makes a family a family? Are families all the same?
by Emma Davis | Feb 17, 2026
The class establishes norms for respectful discussion of sensitive topics, including listening without judgment and the option to pass.
by Emma Davis | Feb 17, 2026
Students brainstorm difficult questions they have about the world and discuss how it feels when adults do not have clear answers. This prepares students for Theo’s questioning throughout the story.
