by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Pause after each page where the child experiences a new situation. Invite students to identify: What is happening? What makes the child feel shy? What clues show those feelings? Have you ever felt this way? Create a three-column chart: Situation Feeling Helpful...
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Before reading the text, complete a picture walk using only the illustrations. Encourage students to carefully study each page and describe what they notice about the child’s facial expressions, body language, and surroundings. Ask students to predict: Where is the...
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Identify Sea Serpent’s problem and list supportive actions that helped.
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Pause to ask how Sea Serpent feels. Use picture clues to support answers.
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Invite students to participate in an oral storytelling circle where they retell part of the story or share a family memory connected to food. Model respectful listening and encourage students to ask follow-up questions. This builds oral language and cultural...
