Parent Guide > A Sweet Invention

This week in class, we’re reading "A Sweet Invention" by Tracy Vonder Brink.

In "A Sweet Invention," Tracy Vonder Brink tells the story of how Ruth Wakefield invented the chocolate chip cookie.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Resilience & Success as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :

"Why do people succeed?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this informational text at home:
  • What was "A Sweet Invention" about?
  • What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'The chemistry of cookies - Stephanie Warren'
  • 'Someone You Should Know: The family behind the chocolate chip cookie'
  • 'The Inventor of The Potato Chip: George Crum'
  • 'Where Does Chocolate Come From?'