by boot | Jul 22, 2025
Show students the front cover and read the title aloud. Ask students what they think the book will be about as they analyze the illustration. Ask students to discuss the setting, what the children are doing in the illustration and their relationship to the title of...
by boot | Jul 22, 2025
This story has many themes including activism, climate change, saving the environment, bullying and building community. Discuss each theme and its meaning with students and ask them to share any personal connections they have with one of these themes. Draw a tree on...
by boot | Jul 22, 2025
Pair students in groups of two. Ask them to find out three ways they are different and three ways they are alike.
by boot | Jul 22, 2025
Ask students to find a partner. One partner will act out a feeling (mad, sad, lonely or happy). The other partner will share encouraging words to practice their empathy skills.
by boot | Jul 22, 2025
Set out a number of nylon knee-high stockings in various shades: tan, black, white, pink, yellow and red. Encourage children to try them on their hands and arms, or their legs and feet. Ask questions to help students increase their awareness of skin color. For...
