Parent Guide > Columbus and the Egg
Welcome to the parent guide for this text! Read below to find out about what your child is reading in class and how you can support him/her at home.
This week in class, we’re reading "Columbus and the Egg" by Barbara Radner.
"Columbus and the Egg" retells a fabled story of how Columbus proved his accomplishments to his critics.
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:
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Ask your child about this historical fiction at home:
- What was "Columbus and the Egg" about?
- What did you learn about Resilience & Success?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: