by Emma Davis | Feb 17, 2026
Students maintain an emotion chart tracking Theo’s feelings. For each entry, students identify a specific event and explain how it impacts Theo emotionally.
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Periodically ask students what the book is mostly teaching about friendship. Record key ideas on chart paper.
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Have students listen for examples of kind or caring actions. Pause and name these actions, reinforcing positive social behaviors.
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...
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Have students compare Leo at the beginning and end of the story. Use a T-chart to analyze emotional, social and behavioral growth.
