by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Introduce and explain collective nouns such as ‘a mob of crows’ or ‘a mischief of magpies’ using visuals and movement.
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Introduce emotion words such as worried, brave, tired, and hopeful. Students match facial expressions or body movements to each emotion and discuss how Little Bird might feel during the story.
by Emma Davis | Aug 17, 2026
Show images of birds, butterflies, sea turtles, and caribou. Discuss why animals migrate for food, weather, or safety. Introduce the word ‘migrate’ and have students move around the room pretending to migrate like different animals.
by Emma Davis | Aug 10, 2026
Ask students to look closely at colors and shapes. Discuss how lighter colors and open space feel different from darker or crowded images. Next, ask them to look at the illustrations and colors and lines in the text. Do they convey mood? Discuss how words convey...
by Emma Davis | Aug 10, 2026
Display a feelings chart. Ask students to point to or name feelings they see represented in the illustrations. Discuss how feelings can change from day to day.
