Let’s Reflect

by | Sep 14, 2026

Discussion Questions: Why does the child want to know the meaning of their name? How do the mother, father and grandfather each add meaning to the child’s name? What memories are connected to the child’s name? Why might a name help someone feel proud? What...

Family Stories Connection Chart

by | Sep 14, 2026

Materials: Chart paper or student recording sheet As the story mentions memories of olive blossoms, harvest, family work, home, school, play and grandfather’s humor, students identify how family stories help define the child’s name and identity. Create a...

Feelings and Identity Tracker

by | Sep 14, 2026

Materials: Feelings tracker timeline, emotions word list Create a timeline to track how the child feels across the story. Begin with curiosity, then move through feelings such as comfort, pride, connection, seriousness, hope and remembrance. Encourage students to use...

Follow the Story Behind the Name

by | Sep 14, 2026

Materials: Chart paper, markers Create a T-chart on the chart paper with three headers: “Speaker,” “What They Say” and “What It Teaches.” Title the chart “What Does the Child Learn About Their Name?” As students read, stop when family members explain their...

Picture Walk: Clues About Identity

by | Sep 14, 2026

Materials: Book pages or projected images; sticky notes Conduct a careful picture walk without reading the full text. Ask students to notice setting, characters, colors, body language, plants, written names and repeated visual patterns. Encourage them to use the...