by Rebecca Zucker 2017

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 "Cultivate Resilience: How to Get Back on the Horse" by Rebecca Zucker.

In this text, Rebecca Zucker describes how a growth mindset can help build resilience, but it takes regular practice to develop.

As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Honor & Courage and Identity as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"What does it mean to be brave?" and "What makes you who you are?"

Ways to support your child:

  • Ask your child about this informational text at home:
    • What was "Cultivate Resilience: How to Get Back on the Horse" about?
    • What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
    • What did you learn about Identity?
  • Watch the following clips with your child at home: