Parent Guide > Dancing for Mamá
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 "Dancing for Mamá" by Joanna Lukens.
In "Dancing for Mamá," Margarita makes her mother proud when she dances in the Festival de Las Flores.
As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Friendship & Family as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer this big question :
"What makes a family?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this fiction - general at home:
- What was "Dancing for Mamá" about?
- What did you learn about Friendship & Family?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: