Seasons For The Anishinaabe Peoples

Historically, seasons had a different connotation for the Anishinaabe people. Using this site as a reference, http://anishinaabemodaa.com/lessons?lesson_id=50, students can learn more about what each season meant for the Anishinaabe people.

Which Season?

In This Is How I Know, the little girl looks for signs in nature to let her know what season they are in. What things in nature do she and her Grandmother see that let them know which season they are in?

Your Kitchen

What is the kitchen like where you live? Is it small or large? What kinds of foods are made there? Who does the cooking in your family? What other kitchens have you seen in your life or helped prepare food in? What is the smallest kitchen you have ever been in?

Write A Letter

Have students write a letter to the author and illustrator with the following prompts: Explain to the sisters what made their book special to you. What part of their story did you connect to?