by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Display the book cover. Ask students what they think might happen to Little Bird. Use sentence frames such as ‘I think Little Bird will…’. Record predictions and revisit after reading.
by Emma Davis | Aug 10, 2026
Hold a guided discussion about what students learned about feelings and asking for help.
by Emma Davis | Aug 10, 2026
Model your own thinking as you read by saying things like, “This makes me think…” or “I wonder why…” to demonstrate comprehension strategies.
by Emma Davis | Aug 10, 2026
Pause at key moments and ask students to name how the child might be feeling. Encourage students to support their answers using both text and illustrations.
by Emma Davis | Aug 10, 2026
As you read, pause to identify when the mom is compared to a kite or a boat. Ask students what each metaphor might mean about how she is feeling.
