by Laura Sassi 2016

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 "From Sap to Syrup" by Laura Sassi.

In "From Sap to Syrup," Laura Sassi describes how Native Americans learned to make syrup by observing red squirrels.

As we read, we will be discussing the theme of Human vs. Nature as it relates to the text. We are trying to answer these big questions :

"How do we view nature?" and "Who's in control: humanity or nature?"

Ways to support your child: