Parent Guide > Egyptian Pets: Falcons, Monkeys, and Crocodiles, Oh My!
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 "Egyptian Pets: Falcons, Monkeys, and Crocodiles, Oh My!" by Summer Blais.
In "Egyptian Pets: Falcon, Monkeys, and Crocodiles, Oh My!," Summer Blais explains how the ancient Egyptians cared for their pets.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of Community and Human vs. Nature as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How are communities formed?" and "How do we view nature?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this informational text at home:
- What was "Egyptian Pets: Falcons, Monkeys, and Crocodiles, Oh My!" about?
- What did you learn about Community?
- What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: