by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 20, 2026
On page 6, the author mentions the word “kamotiq.” As a class, use the glossary to determine its meaning. Repeat this process with other words throughout the story. Note to Teacher: Familiarize yourself with the glossary words before reading. On page 9, the author...
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 17, 2026
Below are ten key words from the book. Draw the first picture that comes to mind for each word. If there is a word you don’t know, try to guess or use a dictionary. If completing this exercise in a class, use these words to play Pictionary. Split the class into teams....
by Reina Chaiekh | Feb 17, 2026
As you read the book aloud, have students raise their hands if they hear a word they do not recognize or a word used in an unfamiliar way. Write these words on the board. Ask students to figure out the meaning of the word from context. Provide real-life connections to...
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Introduce or review emotion words such as shy, brave, lonely, happy and excited. Explain that these feelings may appear in the story and students will look for them while listening.
by Emma Davis | Feb 16, 2026
Introduce and define key emotional vocabulary such as lonely, misunderstood, comforted, anxious and belonging. Invite students to share examples or act out emotions to deepen understanding.
