by Emma Davis | Feb 17, 2026
Students examine peace symbols such as doves, sunflowers and olive branches. Through discussion, students analyze what each symbol represents and why symbols are used to communicate complex ideas. Students predict how symbols may appear in the text.
by Emma Davis | Feb 17, 2026
Students participate in a guided discussion about hearing upsetting or confusing news. The teacher establishes a safe environment and emphasizes that emotions such as worry, sadness or anger are valid. Students share coping strategies and discuss how children can be...
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Pause after selected pages and ask students what the child on that page is saying about friendship. Encourage students to restate ideas in their own words.
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Prologue Why is this night in the backyard different from other nights Leo and Ralph have spent together? What do we learn about Leo’s feelings from the way he talks about moving? Why do you think Leo throws the telescope away? What does the backward goodbye show...
