by boot | Oct 1, 2025
Encourage students to ask “I wonder” questions as the story progresses. For example, “I wonder why Margaret doesn’t want to stay at the shelter?”
by boot | Oct 1, 2025
Focus on illustrations of Margaret. Ask students to describe how she might feel based on her facial expressions, posture and surroundings.
by boot | Oct 1, 2025
Pause during reading and ask: “Have you ever helped someone or wanted to help?” Invite brief partner discussions or journal responses.
by boot | Oct 1, 2025
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.
by boot | Oct 1, 2025
Introduce terms like homeless, shelter, kindness, and empathy. Use visuals and examples to help students understand these complex concepts in age-appropriate ways.
