by boot | Oct 1, 2025
When the text mentions philosophers (ex. Greek myths of hope), hold a Socratic seminar and ask: Is hope always good? Can it ever be harmful?
by boot | Oct 1, 2025
Show the book’s cover illustration. Ask student: What do you see? What do you think is happening? What do you wonder?
by boot | Oct 1, 2025
Discuss the main message of the book. Create a class mural with messages of hope and kindness.
by boot | Oct 1, 2025
Identify passages that describe the forest, snow and sounds. Discuss how these help set the mood of the story.
by boot | Oct 1, 2025
Encourage students to ask “I wonder” questions as the story progresses. For example, “I wonder why Margaret doesn’t want to stay at the shelter?”
