World Map of Hope

Students place sticky notes or pins on a world map to mark hopeful events or hopeful activists from different countries.

See-Think-Wonder

Show the book’s cover illustration. Ask student: What do you see? What do you think is happening? What do you wonder?

Hope Interviews

Students interview a family member or community elder about a time they held onto hope. Share highlights in a class circle.

Seasons and Nature

Discuss the seasons mentioned in the book and what changes they bring. Have students recall or describe what the forest might look like in each season.

Vocabulary Preview

Introduce terms like homeless, shelter, kindness, and empathy. Use visuals and examples to help students understand these complex concepts in age-appropriate ways.