by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Use images of different hairstyles. Have students sort by texture, length, or style and introduce key vocabulary like “afro,” “braid,” “curl” and “dreadlock.”
by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Explain that Lovie, a joyful boy from Jamaica, moves to Spruce Cove, Newfoundland, with his two dads, where he struggles to adjust to a new environment. Next, show students Jamaica and Newfoundland on a map. Talk about cultural and climate differences. Discuss how a...
by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Have a circle-time discussion about how everyone’s hair is different. Ask students to describe their own hair and how they care for it. Use this to build empathy and curiosity.
by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Discuss the title and cover image. Ask: What do you think the story is about? What do you think “dreadlock” means?
by boot | Sep 8, 2025
Play charades with story vocabulary. One student acts out a word (e.g., give, share, pack)
