Parent Guide > Eyes Looking to the Sky

This week in class, we’re reading "Eyes Looking to the Sky" by Christopher Hallman.

In "Eyes Looking to the Sky," a Polynesian boy travels in a voyaging canoe to settle Rapa Nui (Easter Island).

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

"Why should we value our youth?", "What does it mean to be brave?", and "Who's in control: humanity or nature?"

Ways to support your child:

• Ask your child about this historical fiction at home:
  • What was "Eyes Looking to the Sky" about?
  • What did you learn about Growing Up?
  • What did you learn about Honor & Courage?
  • What did you learn about Human vs. Nature?
• Watch the following clips with your child at home:
  • 'How did Polynesian wayfinders navigate the Pacific Ocean? - Alan Tamayose and Shantell De Silva'
  • 'Sailing Across the World's Oceans with No Tech'
  • '🌊⁠⁠⁠⁠ Moana - We Know the Way [Audio Version with Movie Scene + Lyrics on subtitles] HD'