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
In small groups, students role-play scenarios from the book or classroom situations that demonstrate being a friend.
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Invite students to share if they have ever had a similar experience to the one shown in the story. Allow students to share verbally or with a partner.
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Ask students to think about a time they were new somewhere. How did it feel? Discuss feelings such as excitement, nervousness or shyness, and connect this to the beginning of the story.
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Begin with a whole-group discussion about friendship. Ask students what a friend is and what friends do. Record responses on chart paper. Encourage students to give examples from their own lives. Explain that the class will revisit this chart after reading to see if...
