by Emma Davis | Feb 17, 2026
Students analyze Lily’s chalk drawings and discuss how art can be used as protest and emotional expression.
by Emma Davis | Feb 17, 2026
Students connect events in the story to real-world issues while focusing on human impact rather than political details.
by Emma Davis | Feb 17, 2026
Students track recurring symbols such as sunflowers, doves, stones, and seeds recording their meaning and evolution.
by Emma Davis | Feb 17, 2026
Students brainstorm difficult questions they have about the world and discuss how it feels when adults do not have clear answers. This prepares students for Theo’s questioning throughout the story.
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.
