by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 17, 2026
What does the kite mean to you in this story? How did flying a kite make the main character and those around him feel? Why do you think it was important for them to fly kites?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 17, 2026
What happens in this story? What is the main problem the main character and his family face? How do they attempt to address or resolve that problem? What kind of feeling(s) does the book end on? What is your favorite part of the story, and why?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 17, 2026
Below are ten key words from the book. Draw the first picture that comes to mind for each word. If there is a word you don’t know, try to guess or use a dictionary. If completing this exercise in a class, use these words to play Pictionary. Split the class into teams....
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 17, 2026
Consider the title of this book. What do you think this book will be about? What do you think the kite will see? Do you think this will be a happy or sad book? Why?
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 17, 2026
Tell students to choose one of the families shown in this book as the subject for a creative writing project. Have students make up a new adventure for the family, then write or dictate the story and illustrate it with original drawings. Ask for volunteers to share...
