Parent Guide > First Lady of Wildflowers
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 "First Lady of Wildflowers" by Patricia Nikolina Clark.
In "First Lady of Wildflowers," Patricia Nikolina Clark explains how Lady Bird Johnson helped to spread appreciation for wildflowers and the natural beauty of the United States.
As we read, we will be discussing the themes of America, Beauty & Happiness, and Social Change & Revolution as they relate to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :
"How has America changed over time?", "How do we define beauty?", and "How do people create change?"
Ways to support your child:
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Ask your child about this biography at home:
- What was "First Lady of Wildflowers" about?
- What did you learn about America?
- What did you learn about Beauty & Happiness?
- What did you learn about Social Change & Revolution?
- Watch the following clips with your child at home: