Art as a Window to Hope

Show art pieces (ex: Picasso’s ‘Dove of Peace,’ Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’). Students discuss how art can inspire hope.

See-Think-Wonder

Show the book’s cover illustration. Ask student: What do you see? What do you think is happening? What do you wonder?

What Did We Learn?

Discuss the main message of the book. Create a class mural with messages of hope and kindness.

Beginning, Middle, End

Students retell the story using sentence strips or by drawing scenes. Emphasize story structure and key events.

How Does She Feel?

Focus on illustrations of Margaret. Ask students to describe how she might feel based on her facial expressions, posture and surroundings.