by boot | Mar 20, 2025
As a class, look through the first few pages of the book. Ask students to predict what they think the book will be about. Ask students to point to the main characters. What can they tell about the characters by looking at the pictures? Record student responses and...
by boot | Mar 20, 2025
Show the front cover. Ask them to look closely at the expression on the boy’s face. Then, ask them to explain how they think he feels. Why? Ask students what else they see on the cover. Where do they think the boy is going? Why?
by boot | Mar 20, 2025
This story has many themes including: being bullied, friendship, empathy and resilience. Discuss each theme and its meaning with students and ask them to share any personal connections they have with any theme.
by Amanda | Mar 20, 2025
Nature works on a cycle, where everything has value and nothing is wasted. But modern humans have created a different kind of system: it’s less like a circle and more like a line. We take, make, use and then toss things away. Explore how these systems differ and begin...
by Amanda | Mar 17, 2025
Download a coloring sheet inspired by The Last Two Crayons!
